LSS Awarded $1 Million Grant

We received final approval yesterday for a $1 million long-term forgiveable loan from EHAP (Emergency Housing Assistance Program) to purchase and renovate the house next door. Once renovated, the house will become “permanent transitional” housing for youth aging out of the foster care system. Support services will be offered to assist them in strengthening life skills and transitioning from foster care to true independence or permanent supportive housing. The home will also become a permanent address for these youth – even after their two-year stay, Mi Casa will remain for them a home away from home, a place to which they can return for connection and community, their own intentional family.

LSS Adolfo Program Will Double Clients Served

Because of our strong success in the Adolfo program, LSS has won a competitive bid to increase its size. We'll now be able to serve twice as many emancipated foster youth with disabilities in Sacramento. Most participants have never had a bank account or written a check. They have never paid a PG&E bill, nor have they ever planned a grocery budget.

LSS case managers do many kinds of life skills training, including household cleaning, grocery shopping, money management and budgeting. LSS staff also helps clients create a positive support system. The program assists them in moving to an independent apartment and provides intensive case management services to help them achieve their goals and remain in permanent housing.

Project Hope Takes Off in Stockton

Project Hope, our brand new program in Stockton, will serve 25 to 35 youth emancipating from the foster care system, equipping these youth with the life skills necessary to make the transition to independent living.

We’ll begin the intake process in the middle of July and placements will begin in August.

LSS Annual Phonathon

Our annual phonathon is underway and to date, two Thrivent chapters and over 250 people have pledged nearly $20,000! Thank you!

We are grateful to Al, Jerry, Sylvia, Barbara, Sherry, Diane, Donna, Alana, Beth, Paul, and Don for volunteering their time to connect with current and prospective donors. You're amazing!

If you haven't already, we hope you'll consider a donation to support our wonderful programs. It's easy to give online!

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