ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMS

STEAC helps residents overcome barriers to becoming employed.

STEAC Road to Independence Facts
(FY 2020-2021)

How do we help individuals overcome barriers to employment?

160 bus passes were provided to individuals in need.
108 families received assistance with legal documents.
89 low income community college students received textbook grants.
8 Individuals received work boots.
8 medicine or eyeglasses purchased.
4 individuals received interview and work clothes.
3 individuals acquired certification for employment as a food handler or forklift operator.

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Do programs like these make a difference?

79% of students receiving aid completed a degree
or certificate or were still enrolled.
61% of individuals receiving interview outfits found employment.

(Source: STEAC Program Evaluations 11/18)

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What is the need?

22% of American households making less than $30,000 fell behind on their bills in the last 12 months.
25% of California's child poverty is generated by medical, child care, and other work related expenses.

Data credit: FDIC Survey of Banked and Underbanked and Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality.

How can you help?

Donate money to STEAC online or by sending a check in the mail. A $35 donation pays for a driver's license or a birth certificate.
Join over 570 volunteer donors who contribute food every two months through the STEAC Food Project.
Join our community partners like: Boy and Girl Scouts, Postal Workers, Davis Realtors, schools and religious organizations during their food drives, or sponsor a food drive.
Join our volunteers who staff and support the STEAC Food Pantry, food drives and our office work. Volunteer Application