Last spring, John moved into a studio apartment, marking the end of nearly a decade of homelessness. Struggling with chronic health issues and limited mobility, John, a 62-year-old Thai-American, found himself unhoused – at times sleeping upright in his wheelchair overnight in an abandoned elevator for safety – with only social security income to support himself.

It was at this crucial moment that John was referred to IOA and assigned a Care Manager. Together, they took small steps through a complex system, ultimately securing a housing voucher through the Office of Supportive Housing and finding John a home.

John’s IOA Care Manager is part of an innovative program dedicated to helping some of the most vulnerable members of our community by providing enhanced care management. IOA Care Managers can assist with everything from finding housing, doctors, and food, to understanding medications, arranging transportation, and connecting vulnerable adults to other vital community programs and services. Alone, these are small steps, but together, they are giant leaps that have transformed thousands of lives.

Taking the simple action of making a gift today can lead to life-changing results for people like John. Your support will help vulnerable Californians find the peace and stability they deserve.

Take the first step in creating better futures for aging adults across California today.