Causes: Homeless & Housing, Housing Development, Construction & Management

Mission: Since 1996, Second Step Housing has been working to help eliminate homelessness in our community. Ending the cycle of homelessness takes many steps. Second Step Housing develops, renovates, and manages affordable housing, provides comprehensive case management, and offers educational opportunities for adults, children, and families who are working towards social and economic self-sufficiency.

Target demographics: homeless and low-income adults and children

Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 450 individuals by providing housing, case management services, life skill classes, rental assistance.

Geographic areas served: Clark County, WA

Programs: transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, nurturing parenting classes, financial literacy classes, employment readiness, re-entry housing program, family self-sufficiency program and mentoring.