That’s where these programs come in. They ease the pressure in the moment - and support the bigger journey you’re on.
Through these programs, we reach hundreds of thousands of service members, Veterans, and their families each year - touching lives in the moments that matter most. It starts with a box of groceries, a backpack full of supplies, a conversation about college.
This is how we help clients make it through today, while introducing them to the possibility of a better tomorrow.
Lives touched
Of food distributed
Diapers Distrubited
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Discover our various local community programs designed to support your financial wellness journey.
1 in 4 military families are food insecure. That number is far too high, so we stepped in.
Every month in San Diego, we host dirstributions to:
"I wasn’t sure how we’d get through the week."
"I’ve been skipping meals so my kids could eat."
We hear this too often. Distributions meet families in the moment - and connect them with our Financial Wellness Counseling program. That’s how we fight food insecurity for good.
Education unlocks opportunity. It’s a key step toward long-term financial wellness and breaking the cycle of chronic financial stress. This event brings you expert resources, Pre-K–PHD, to help you and your children navigate that vital step.
This free, family-friendly event is packed with:
When you're just trying to get through the week, adding a holiday meal to the grocery list can be daunting.
That's why our Thanksgiving Distribution provides Thanksgiving meal items, so families, who already spend so much time apart, can share a holiday meal together without the added financial pressure.
We also introduce them to our core program, so they can work on a plan that ensures future holidays are filled with joy, not financial pressure.
The holidays are hard when money’s tight.
We hear it every year - parents who want to give their kids a joyful season but don’t have the means. Sharing the Joy connects those families with donors who shop directly from their wishlists.
It's a one-time program, meant to help families get through the holidays - and introduce them to our core program, so the holidays can become a time of joy, permanently.
At STEP, everything we do centers on long-term financial wellness - through personalized counseling, education, and emergency support. Our programs are designed to support that journey by meeting clients where they are, easing immediate expenses, and building relationships in the community.
