Foster youth are challenged by not having the support needed as they transition into adulthood. Some of their needs include: grocery store gift cards Walmart or Target gift cards bedding that is BRAND NEW!! pots and pans towels hygiene products cleaning supplies blankets alarm clock plates glasses silver wear basic food shopping (this includes taking [...]
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Foster youth needs
POSTED May 6th, 2010
Pancake Breakfast on Sunday!
POSTED March 11th, 2010This Sunday (March 14th) at the Rock Church (2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA, 92106) we’ll be holding a pancake breakfast to raise funds for foster youth. The funds will go towards senior pictures, yearbooks, cap and gowns and summer programs! The cost is $5 for pancakes, sausage and orange beverage. We’ll be grilling from [...]
Generous donation from D.U.H. Recycling Ministry!
POSTED January 27th, 2010
On Monday, January 18th we received a generous donation from the D.U.H. Recycling Ministry (Desperate, Underpriviledged and Hungry) of the Rock Church! A HUGE thank you goes out to Tara and her wonderful team! Check them out at: http://www.therocksandiego.org/ministries/recycling/
New Mileage Reimbursement Form
POSTED January 27th, 2010For all of you who are signed up with the Foster Youth Mentor Program through San Diego County, there is a new mileage form that must be hand-written. Here is an excerpt from Tin Le’s email: Effect immediately, please use the mileage form I attached in this email. Please PRINT it out and HANDWRITE when [...]
Do Something Celebration at Rock Church
POSTED January 27th, 2010
We all had a great day on Saturday, January 23rd at the Rock for the Do Something Celebration. Fabulous food, jovial company, excellent tunes & big love made us all feel welcome and appreciated at an event designed to specifically honor the Rock volunteers who have spent countless hours serving San Diego. All of the [...]
Featured on “Do Something World: Make Your Life Count”
POSTED December 8th, 2009
Pastor Miles McPherson recently launched the Do Something World campaign to moblize churches around the world to take action in their communities. Several ministries at the Rock are featured on the site, including Step Up! Please check out link below to find out more and watch the video: http://www.dosomethingworld.org/ph-dos/foster-youth-mentoring
Mind, Body & Soul: A New Way To Roll
POSTED December 1st, 2009We are all excited about the new component of the ministry. We have a wonderful team that provides workshops for girls in group homes all around the county. Their series covers topics such as independent living, first impressions, social living and much more. If you are a group home staff interested in signing up your [...]
Fundraising Efforts
POSTED December 1st, 2009Step Up strives to raise awareness and funds for the needs of foster youth in San Diego county. We hope to fill the gap as much possible between State & County funding and the actual cost of life. To access our resources please contact us directly.
Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
POSTED December 1st, 2009
Due to the generosity of Jacques Cesaire Step Up has been sending foster youth & mentors to all the San Diego Home Games. The 50 greatest Chargers were announced before the games began. We all enjoyed the complimentary lunch and the excitement of watching the Chargers win another one.
