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Continuum of Care Advisory Board: Press Release

Sacramento Steps Forward announces the formation of a new Continuum of Care Advisory Board. This Board will be a new mechanism for addressing funding and services for the region’s individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Read press release»

  
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HEARTH - Ready? Set. Go!

To help prepare our region for the transition to HEARTH, Sacramento Steps Forward is pleased to host the upcoming HEARTH Academy on March 1st and 2nd.
Click here to learn more about the event.

  
Homeless Connect Event

Homeless Connect

Volunteer sign-ups being mid-April via
Hands On Sacramento!
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Changes to come in April

In early April 2012 SSF will be taking over one-half (20) of the HUD-funded contracts currently handled by the County Department of Human Assistance with local non-profit community based organizations

  • These grants total $4.3 million with 11 agencies
  • SSF will be taking on the responsibility for facilitating and monitoring these federal grant dollars
  
US Bank

U.S. Bank is a Sacramento Steps Forward Partner

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Programs and Solutions

Wheels to Work

Wheels to Work

Wheels to Work is an innovative program dedicated to helping homeless and low-income individuals in the Sacramento area with transportation and employment services.
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Winter Sanctuary

This coming winter, Winter Sanctuary will begin on December 1, 2011 and run through March 31, 2012. We are still accepting donations for Winter Sanctuary. Read More»

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Sacramento Homeless Connect 2011

On Saturday, May 21st we hosted our 4th annual Sacramento Homeless Connect event at Sacramento City College. Read More»

Check Back Often!

We will be adding new programs throughout 2011.

Finding Help

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Employment and Public Assistance

Find information on job training, one-stop career centers, General Assistance, CalWORKS, Social Security and Veterans Benefits. Read More»

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Food & Shelter

Find information about food banks, free meals, transitional shelters and emergency shelters. Read More»

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Health

Find medical clinics, drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs and mental health programs in Sacramento County. Read More»

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Housing

Find information on housing organizations and providers in Sacramento County. Read More»

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Transportation

Find information on bus passes, transportation for homeless students to Sacramento area school districts, regional transit information and disability services… Read More»

Success Stories

The Winter Sanctuary Program

Winter Sanctuary is a rotating, nightly, interfaith shelter that operates during Sacramento’s winter months. Led by Volunteers of America and Sacramento Steps Forward, it involved the participation of 24 congregations that opened their doors to 100 homeless individuals each night this winter. Read More»

The SMART Program

In 2008, the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) Task Force was created as part of the Interagency Council to End Homelessness. The Task Force was formed to implement the national SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery) model. … Read More»

the Lara Family

The Lara Family

Margie and Alex Lara and their four children were living what some might call the American Dream. “We were just your average family,” says Alex of their happier days in Oroville. “We had a nice home with plenty of property. We were truly blessed, and seemed to be pretty comfortable. We definitely spent a lot of time together as a family.… Read More»

 

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