Step by Step
SPRING 2010
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Go East Step Up!
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Message From Tod Lipka, President & CEO
Pauline Martin
The Step Up Board of Directors wisely adopted a vision statement several
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years ago which we have continued to update periodically. The vision
VICE PRESIDENT
Howard Reback statement covers activities through 2012 and contains the key directions and
n outcomes we hope to make happen as part of our role of providing recovery
TREASURER opportunities to individuals affected by mental illness.
Peter Scholze
n One important component of our vision statement states that we will
SECRETARY replicate Step Up or part of Step Up in other areas of the county. Step Up is
Charles Werner based on a psycho-social model of recovery. There are not many programs
like Step Up throughout Los Angeles County. We know that many people affected
by mental illness throughout the county would greatly benefit if they had access to
Ken Anderson Step Up or similar programs in their area. Certainly with the economy in its
Eric Berkowitz current state, that is quite a challenge but still, we have made very interesting
Joseph Cahn progress in this area.
Sandra De Silva, Ph.D continued on page 2
Wendy Elgin-Silva
Debra Fine
Roni Fischer
Philip Glosserman
Jonathan Greenberg
Richard Hallock
Roberta Howard
Ivan Illan
Les Jones
Anne Johnston
Ronald Levy, MD
Sharon Levy
Robert Liberman, MD
Rebecca Maggard
Anant Patel
Jacob Ramsey
Bruce Rognlien
Lt. Doug Theus
Eric Thornberg
The main rendering of the future Step Up on Vine in Hollywood
Kenneth Waltzer, MD
STEP UP ON SECOND n 1328 Second Street n Santa Monica, CA 90401 n 310.394.6889 n fax 310.394.6883 n www.stepuponsecond.org
H E L P H O P E A N D A H O M E
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Our main services have been based in Santa Monica but near the corner of Vine St. and Santa Monica Blvd. We are
we’ve been moving east. Over the past eighteen months, starting the two year process of converting this circa 1925
we have been working with the City of Beverly Hills in an hotel into a 44 unit permanent supportive housing project
outreach program to individuals who are homeless and for those who are homeless and affected by mental illness
affected by a mental illness in Beverly Hills. Yes, Beverly living on the streets of Hollywood. Within a couple of years,
Hills. There are a number of people who live in the parks that project will be home to many who now make their bed
along Santa Monica Blvd.; the parks are their home. And out in the cold. We are also in escrow to buy another
many have lived there for years. I have to commend the property in Hollywood that, if all the stars align, could be a
City of Beverly Hills for their commitment to address this 100 unit permanent supportive housing project. It’s
issue. certainly only in the early stages, but it’s obviously very
exciting.
Our outreach program has been building relationships and
slowly getting individuals connected with services. We’ve More progress eastward…
even helped a few individuals get housed; some who were
living on the streets and in the parks of Beverly Hills for We have additionally started an exciting dialogue with the
years. The City has been so pleased, they just moved our city of West Hollywood about Step Up opening a permanent
outreach team into Beverly Hills City Hall. We have even supportive housing project in their city and we found the
dialogued with the City about locating services for city extremely welcoming. This is very exciting for us as we
individuals affected by mental illness right in Beverly Hills. know our program and model works. We also know that
What a sign of progress in addressing homelessness and other communities are in great need of programs like Step
mental illness! Up and would welcome Step Up help them address the
issues of homelessness and mental illness. How exciting for
We’ve moved further east with our permanent supportive us to be progressing east!n
housing in Hollywood. Step Up now owns the Galaxy Hotel
Peer Advocate Spotlight on Marcus White...
Daniel’s Place Peer Advocate Receives the Lilly Reintegration Award!
Congratulations to Marcus White, Daniel's Place Peer Advocate, who
received the Lilly Reintegration Award, an annual celebration of the
strength and perseverance of individuals who have overcome the
challenges of mental illness and contributed to their communities!
This past October, Marcus traveled to Indianapolis to receive the
award.
Through Step Up on Second’s and Daniel’s Place Client Run Center
(CRC), peers seek to engage members who are withdrawn and/or
struggling with symptoms preventing them from actively seeking
support. With peer-support, these members are more likely to be
Marcus White
encouraged to access treatment. Step Up on Second Members also
meet weekly in the Member Advisory Council (MAC) and Daniel’s Place
members meet weekly in Daniel’s Place Member Advisory Council (D-MAC). The MAC provides a forum for feedback
and problem-solving. Volunteering is also an essential component of member participation. Peer groups cover a
broad range of social, education, creative, and informational topics. An active monthly member class schedule
offers over sixty peer support groups with topics including: learning how to tell your story; computer basics;
managing medications; yoga; techniques for job interviews; and money management.
Marcus joined Daniel's Place in 2007. Previous to this he volunteered with the members of Didi Hirsch Mental Health
Center and Daniel's Place in creating the “Painted Brain” publication. Marcus tells us: “I like working at Daniel's
Place because I can see firsthand the positive changes my peers go through!“ n
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From the Office of Community Development...
By Carolyn L. Baker, M. Ed. authors touch the lives of others and help bust the stigma
that keeps individuals from getting care and perpetuates
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH misunderstanding about those affected by mental illness.
The poet Virgil said, "The Recovery from mental illness IS attainable. Through fierce
greatest wealth is health". Yet advocacy, clarity of purpose, and bold leadership, Step Up
the magnitude of mental illness on Second effectively provides the Help, Hope, and a Home
in this country is staggering. for individuals and communities affected by mental illness
Mental illnesses are far more on the Westside - and soon moving east. However, with
common than cancer, diabetes, unprecedented, dramatic cutbacks in governmental funding,
heart disease, or arthritis. your personal commitment is needed - now more than ever.
According to the Surgeon
General, 57.7 million American adults-and as many as one in Only with your help can we continue to educate the public,
10 children-have a mental health disorder. These illnesses of provide critical information to change the perception of
the brain affect the individual and the community - mental health issues, and deliver desperately needed
regardless of age, gender, economic status, or ethnicity. housing and support services. Won't you please take this
opportunity to do something significant in the community?
The theme of Mental Health Month is "Live Your Life Well".
This challenges us across the country to promote recovery Please choose to participate. Together, we can kick open
from mental illness, inform those who don't believe it's the door to the essential truth about mental illness: that it's
attainable, and clear up misunderstandings. real, common, and treatable. Help us turn recovery from
mental illness into a reality. Everyone deserves access to
We think there's no better antidote to misunderstanding than good health.n
hearing the real stories of real people affected by mental
illness. The Brainstorm writing group at Step Up on Second Carolyn Baker is Vice President of Community Development
(see story page 4) invites members to break the pain of carolyn@stepuponsecond.org
silence and share their stories. Through their courage, these (310) 576-1308 ext. 243
adopt-a-home ($1-999)
Annual Giving Program
When you adopt-a-home at Step Up on Second, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re sustaining essential
permanent housing with highly effective support services for individuals and communities affected by mental illness.
Your gift provides:
Help: Comprehensive, wraparound support services & programs leading to relapse prevention, self-sufficiency, and
recovery for individuals affected by mental illness. Learn more...(see Phil Glosserman Article, page 4)
Hope: The embrace of community, empowerment to achieve self-determined goals, and advocacy to reduce discrimination.
Learn more...(see Marcus White article, page 2)
Home: Permanent home units with supportive services leading to stability, inclusion, and recovery. Learn more...(see
Housing First article, page 8)
Everyone has the opportunity to do something significant in the community.
Choose to participate.
DONATE now www.stepuponsecond.org
PLEASE BE LOOKING FOR YOUR NON-WALK-A-THON INVITATION IN THE MAIL SOON!
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The Housing First Model
The “Housing First” model recognizes that homelessness is a significant impediment to recovery from mental illness. The
traditional model requires an individual who is homeless and affected by mental illness to first demonstrate success in an
emergency shelter, then transitional housing, over many months or even years before being considered for permanent
supportive housing. The Housing First model recognizes that homelessness is a significant obstacle to recovery. Housing
first turns the conventional model upside down by addressing permanent housing as a first priority and moves people
from the streets into housing. And it works! Even for individuals struggling with a mental illness who have been
homeless for years or even decades. As a strong advocate and provider of housing first, Step Up On Second has
successfully provided permanent supportive home units in the City of Santa Monica for over 15 years.
In addition to the vital role stable housing plays in recovery, the housing first model also has been demonstrated to be a
highly effective and viable economic path for the community at large. All Step Up facilities provide permanent,
supportive, single room occupancy (SRO) home units. Each is small efficiency unit with a kitchenette, full bathroom, and
living space and includes on-site residential managers, life-skills coordinators, and connection to Step Up on Second or
other mental health service providers for support services. In 2009, Step Up on Second assisted over 90 young people and
adults who were formerly homeless in securing supportive housing.n
April is National Volunteer Month! Volunteer Spotlight on Phil Glosserman...
Tell us a little about yourself and real expressions about mental illness, stigma, recovery, and life.
what you do, Phil: I've seen people with very little writing experience articulate
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve been their truth in beautiful, stirring pieces. Some of the pieces
motivated to help other people become completely blow me away! I'm constantly amazed by the writers'
more empowered and successful. artistry, insight, courage, and passion.
Professionally speaking, I’m a business
and sales coach. I work with companies Three or four times a year, we publish their articles in a
and professionals develop the newspaper called Brainstorm. We distribute it to the Santa
strategies, actions, and mindset to grow Monica Library, coffee shops, and local social service agencies.
their businesses. I’m also the author of Some of the articles have even been picked up by the Santa
two business/sales books. Monica Daily Press. We post the articles online at
www.stepuponsecond.org/ourmembers/brainstorm.html. We
Why do you care about the issues of homelessness and mental recently published a compilation of articles in a book called
illness? The Heart Speaks.
My older brother is affected by severe mental illness. His
ongoing struggle has had a profound impact on me and on my How do you feel the writing group benefits the members?
family. Four years ago, I was introduced to the work of Step Up Art heals. It helps channel thoughts and emotions and facilitates
on Second. I was immediately attracted to the agency’s mission self-expression, self-understanding, and self-esteem. One
and the vision and I volunteered to become a board member. I member recently said to me, "I can't tell you how much writing
love serving on Step Up’s board of directors. We all share a this article has helped me process my thoughts and feelings and
passion for alleviating homelessness and facilitating the get clarity around some of my issues.” I was so moved when I
recovery of people affected by mental illness. I also serve as heard that. The members constantly express their gratitude and
chairperson of the Public Relations Committee whose mission is appreciation for the work we do in the writing group and for the
to raise community awareness and eliminate stigma. quality of the support they receive at Step Up.
Tell us more about your connection to Step Up on Second: In what ways has volunteering benefited you personally?
I am a big believer in Step Up's work. The organization is My involvement with the members and the board has been one
nationally recognized for its effective and compassionate of the most rewarding and inspiring experiences of my life. I am
support and recovery services for individuals affected by severe proud to be involved with such a wonderful organization and
mental illness. Most of all it's an organization with heart. After wonderful people. I've become friends with many of the
joining the board, I wanted to get more involved with the members and with my colleagues on the board. Every time I
members and see what was happening on the inside. I volunteer, I feel I am making a difference. I encourage people
volunteered to facilitate a writing group. Every week I come to volunteer their energy to a cause or organization to which
down to Step Up and run the group. It's an amazing experience. they feel a personal connection. Not only will it help your cause
We have animated discussions about the members' challenges and make the world a better place, it will change your life!n
with their illness, recovery, stigma, self-esteem, homelessness,
etc. Then I have them write articles about their personal views Phil Glosserman is a member of Step Up on Second
and experiences. Their articles, stories, and poems are raw and Board of Directors
WE THANK ALL OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATE THEIR VALUABLE TIME AND EXPERTISE.
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H E L P H O P E A N D A H O M E
PARTICIPATION has a name...
“When I spot stigmatizing stories, comic strips, movies, television shows, or even greeting cards, I’ve made it my job to
write letters of protest that identify the problem and offer solutions.”
Louise H.
“Having been disenfranchised for so long, I am now shaking hands with the best”
Daniel C.
“I’m involved with Step Up on Second because, as an Angeleno, the issue of homelessness is relevant to me personally.”
Chris M.
“I’m very happy in my new apartment.”
James H.
"We look for passion and commitment on the part of the organization's leadership..."
one of Step Up on Second’s major foundation supporters
“I’m not a diagnosis – I’m a human being!”
Les J.
“Giving to Step Up on Second is an opportunity to do something significant in my community!”
Anne J.
“If it weren't for Step Up I don't know where I would be. People need to have shelter. We all need a home that will give
structure to our lives, so that we can set goals and move forward. Thanks to Step Up, I have that.'
Craig B.
We need your help.
Private funding becomes vitally important as government funding becomes scarce.
Your gift TODAY is critically needed to help
Step Up on Second & Daniel's Place
continue to provide permanent housing units and vital support services
that lead to recovery from mental illness.
DONATE now
.
Please use the enclosed envelope
to send your contribution
or
go to www.stepuponsecond.org
Please give today.
Every gift helps.
Even a $5 or $10 gift goes a long way!
Thank You.
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A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING 2009 ANNUAL GIVING DONORS
adopt-a-home
Platinum ($750 - $999) Norman Rubin Punam Gohel John & Rebecca Nelson
CPEhr Ruiz Brothers Sherwood Gorbach Kenneth Nieberg
Phil & DeDe Logsdon Construction Co., Inc. Nancy Gordon Shanna O'Brien
Ralphs Grocery Store Saint John's Presbyterian Church Holly Gregory Lauren O'Brien
Keith Renken Robin Shakeshaft Laura Griffin Hanley Roger O'Connell
Dana Sherman Martha Hammet White William Olsson
Gold ($500 - $749) Lew & Vicky Snow Laurie Harmon Barrett & Hope O'Neill
Angeles Investment Advisors Stephen Solomon Charles & Christine Haskell Jean O'Neill
Aryeh & Jennifer Aslan William Southwick Roberta Haskin Mark & Barbara Overland
Richard Beale Stan Stahl Corrine Hatton Pratapaditya & Chitra Pal
Marina Berti Rand Corporation Jane Hedley Lewis & Nancy Palter
William & Shirley Cabeen Union Bank Sophie Hersh Joel & Ellie Pelcyger
Sharon Cahn Unitarian Universalist Church Edward & Vicki Hieronymus Carolyn Perry
Patrick Collins of Studio City Lisa & Alan Horwitz Paul Pollock
Cornelia Daly Sandra Weisman Emily Huber Mary Ann Powell
Susan Dempsay Deborah Ishida Letitia Quinn
Clifford Dernham Bronze ($100 - $249) Murray Jarvik Susan Ramer
Amy Fackelmann Mark & Monica Abrahams John & Christy Jaskiewicz Pamela Rand
John Paul & Lynne Garcia Pauline Abrahams Joseph & Sylvia Jones Catherine Ratner
Brenda & Hugh Gottfried Siv Adams Celinda Jungheim Elyse Resch
Linelle Kennedy Warren & Sally Allen Jim Kaplan Arthur & Frieda Rivin
Christopher Knauf Steven & Sheri Altieri Maschia & Stephen Kaplan Herbert Rorke
Blanche Krietzman Nancy & Narbeh Avedissian Connie Katz Richard & Nancy Ross
Kenneth Langone Carolyn Baker Todd Katz Carol Royce-Wilder
Barbara Linder Jackie Banchik Robin Kay-Wicker Paul Rudnick
David & Arline Lloyd Marlene Barkley Linda Kayland Chretin Michael Sachs
Illah Perrin Mark & Dori Baron Marea & Andy Kelly Midge Sanford
Markel & Amy Petty William & Stephanie Beazley Janice Kessler Andrew & Gaye Saxon
Ralph & Shirley Shapiro Jerome & Marion Berchin Dana Kiesel Otto Schnepp
Donna Shields Hillary Berry-Cahn Karen Kleeman Bonnie Schumann
Carl & Tove Sunshine Antoinette Bill Deborah Klose Oscar & Antonia Scremin
Trans World Alloys Phyllis Billings Christopher & Lorraine Knopf Jean Shank
Blossom Trustman Seymour & Annette Bird Jacqueline Kodish James Shenberg
United Methodist Church of Howard & Natalya Black Katy Kolodziejski Allan & Judy Sher
Santa Monica Elise Block Robert & Susan Kosberg Len Sheridan
Elizabeth & Steve Zaillian Mary Bloomberg Stan & Barbara Krasnoff Bobby Shriver
Fred & Teresa Zullo Deborah & Andrew Bogen Larry & Lisa Kruger Gene Siciliano
Victor & Susan Bracey Elaine Lachman Norman Siderow
Silver ($250 - $499) William Braun Judy LaCoss Mary Lou Smith-Reither
BBPR, Inc. David Brisbin Jean Lancaster Lew & Vicky Snow
Michael Bertrando Adam Bromwich Alicia Lara Lois Snyder
Loren Bloch Marilyn Brooks Richard & Charlene Lawrence Carol & Lionel Sobel
Michael & Sarah Chambers Beverly Brown Jay & Joyce Leanse Harold & Clara Steingold
Thomas Cleys George & Bernice Burns Stanley & Mary Lelewer Sybil Stoller
Susan Coddington Bruce & Ramona Cahn Paul & Marilyn Leoni William Stubbeman
John & Mary Lou Dampman Lora Caldwell Mary Leventhal Jonah Sulak
Richard & Sheila Daum Richard Carrigan Norman Levine David Sutton
Sandra & Rick Deming Jan Chatten-Brown Robert Lindenberg Vita Tannenbaum
Ralph & Jacqueline DiMeglio Jeanne & Jim Cherry William & Marlene Louchheim Brian & Melissa Tarsky
Michael DiPaolo, Ph.D. Christianne & Niels Christiansen Rita Lowenthal Cheryl Tchir
Ralph Dixon Joanne & Jimmie Cohen Ann Lucas Shirley Toolsie Richards
Jeffrey Ellis Kent & Kay Colberg Alice Lynn Jerrold & Ellen Turner
Toyota Motor Sales Betty Cota Stephen & Paula Marder Jeff & Chantal Veale
Paul & Leota Flaten Dennis Crane Scott Marr Suzan Vigil
Jeffrey & Jody Gold William Cutter Robert Marshall Mary Lee Wegner
Jonathan & Natsuko Greenberg Ann Dan Corinne Martin Richard & Carol Weissman
Stephen & Lyn Greenberg Mary & Jean Dekernion Christopher & Barbara May Janice White
Lucie Hinden Malika Edinborough John & Shirley McDaniel Linnea & Dave Wile
John & Patricia Jakle Leon Felus Catherine McEvilly Keith Willis
Richard & Carol Kurland Edward Field John McIntire John Wolcott
Leslie Lanahan George Fisher Michael & Jill McNitt-Gray Helen Wolff
Robert Paul & Janet Liberman Jennifer Flackett Katherine McTaggart Holly Wyman
Mark & Cathy Louchheim Meredith Fox Elenore Meline Harold & Anna Marie Yura
Anne & Curt Massie Ellen Friedman Leah Mendelsohn Carlo & Aglaia Zaniolo
David Meyerson Monroe & Rita Friedman Bruce & Valerie Merritt
Lew & Susan Miller Jon & Eileen Gallo Sally Michaels A special thank you to the
Church Keith & Nancy Gregory & Kathleen Garrison Alex & Renata Miller 207 donors who together gave
Nuechterlein Jeanne Gerson Laurie Miller $7,923 in adopt-a-home gifts
Donald & Nancy Pivnick Jean Gitlin Virginia Miller under $100.
Janice Pober Kristine Gloviak Ankica Milosavljevic
Donna Romens Irvin Godofsky Otto Nakano
PLEASE REMEMBER TO NAME STEP UP ON SECOND IN YOUR WILL!
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On behalf of those we serve, we gratefully acknowledge the following Major Donors for
generous contributions made January 1 - December 31, 2009.
Circle of Hope ($1,000 + up)
Visionary $1,000,000 + Carl and Roberta Deutsch Foundation Advocate ($1,000 - $4,900)
(cumulative lifetime giving) Diane & Guilford Glazer AllianceBernstein
Anonymous Rob & Gabrielle Greenberg Raymond & Barbara Alpert
Ray Irani Bob & Virginia Barber
Founder ($750,000 - $999,999) Ledler Foundation Rick Bayer
(cumulative lifetime giving) Rex & Judy Licklider Ramakrishna Rao
The Annenberg Foundation B.C. McCabe Foundation & Rita Jean Boppana
Morley Group, Inc. Charitable Foundation Susan Brandt
Northrop Grumman Corporation Joseph & Marilyn Cahn
Humanitarian ($500,000 - $749,999) Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
(cumulative lifetime giving) California HealthCare Foundation
Pfaffinger Foundation Stefanie & George Dale
Anonymous Saint John’s Health Center
George Hoag Family Foundation DM Merchandising
Robert Ellis Simon Foundation Michael & Wendy Edlen
Mehran & Laila Taslimi First Presbyterian Church
Patron ($250,000 - $499,999) Saint Matthew’s Thrift Shop Frederick R. Weisman Philanthropic
(cumulative lifetime giving) S. Mark Taper Foundation Foundation
The Ahmanson Foundation David Vickter Foundation Helene Galen
The Weingart Foundation Frank Gruber
Partner ($25,000 - $49,999) Claire Henning
Benefactor ($100,000 - $249,999) (cumulative lifetime giving) Hillcrest Insurance, Inc.
(cumulative lifetime giving) Joy Anderson Ivan Illan
Anonymous Cannon Family Foundation Todd & Tatiana James
Donor Advised Gifts through Larry & Carol Clemmensen Anne Johnston
California Community Foundation Gelson’s - Food For All Jeffrey & Susie Kaufmann
California Wellness Foundation William H. Hannon Foundation Richard Kettler
The California Endowment Joseph & Roberta Howard Jennifer Kiser
Dora Freedman Levit Fund Norris Foundation Kevin Kozal
for People Prudential California Realty Barbara Lange
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Jeanne & Robert Segal Michael & Joanne Levin
Marjorie Kaufmann Unity West Church Macerich Company
United Way of Greater Los Angeles Rebecca Maggard
Arnie & Emma Klein Pacesetter ($10,000 - $24,999) Kevin & Pauline Martin
Bruce & Marleen Rognlien Anonymous Dennis & Marilyn Martin
The California Endowment Dolphin Change Program Fund Tom & Samira Moran
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Ernest G. Herman Foundation Alfred Moses
Arthur & Audrey Greenberg Chauncey & Marion D. McCormick Family Anne Marie Mueller
Karisma Foundation Foundation Gloria Neidorf Charitable Foundation
Giles W. and Elise G. Mead Foundation Stephanie Ramer
Fellow ($50,000 - $99,999) The Moe - Life Foundation Henry Reynolds
(cumulative lifetime giving) Donald T. Sterling Charitable Foundation Lois Rozet
Anonymous Thomas Safran
Angell Foundation Steward ($5,000 - $9,999) Peter & Beth Scholze
Attias Family Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Donald & Nancy Schort
Boomer Family Fund Fred L. Hartley Family Foundation Efstathios & Jean Serafetinides
Henry & Janne Burdick Howard Reback Marcia Stein
Dorothy Carpenter David & Barbara Rognlien The Siegel Group, Inc.
City National Bank Taslimi Construction Co., Inc. Patrisha Thomson
Corporation for Supportive Housing John & Carolyn Tipton
We apologize for any names misspelled or omitted.
Please call the Office of Community Development at 310.576.1308 x 241 with any corrections. Thank you!
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Step Up on Second in the News...
Phil Mangano, the former Executive Director of the United States
Interagency Council on Homelessness, visits Step Up on Second’s
permanent supportive housing facilities, speaks to Board of
Directors, and becomes Honorary Board member.
Mangano, who is founding Executive Director of the Massachusetts
Housing and Shelter Alliance, and nominated one of TIME Magazine's
100 Most Influential People, is a national advocate for “housing
first”, which is Step Up on Second’s model (see article page 4).
Phil Mangano
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