STEP IN THE PRESS
Podcasts Featuring STEP:
Award-Winning Organization Steps Up to Assist Junior Active-Duty Enlisted and Recently Discharged Veterans Facing Financial Crises
​By: Spotlight on the Community | March 21, 2022
Helping Military Families Find Financial Freedom with Tony Teravainen (STEP)
By: VETS-Beyond The Uniform | February 9, 2021
Interview With Mr. Tony Teravainen
By: The Spirit of San Diego | July 11, 2021
From Submarines to Military Social Work - Tony Teravainen
By: Armed & Ready | May 28, 2021
How to Find Yourself Again After Leaving the Military
By: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things | September 16, 2019
Lakewood Rotary supporting military moms
By: The Suburban Times | Mar 15, 2024
Support The Enlisted Project receives $50,000 grant from Callaway foundation
By: North Coast Current | Feb 27, 2024
Feeding San Diego Names New CEO
By: SDBJ | Feb 26, 2024
Support The Enlisted Project Receives a $50,000 Grant
By: Patch | Feb 23, 2024
Country Friends gives nearly $260000 to area charities, including to help flood victims
By: SD Union Tribune | Feb 15, 2024
The Country Friends marks 70 years of giving
By: Rancho Santa Fe Review | Feb 9, 2024
Soapy Joe’s opens 2 new express wash locations in San Diego
By: PCD Staff | Jan 29, 2024
Soapy Joe’s opens 2 new express wash locations in San Diego
By: PCD Staff | Jan 29, 2024
San Dieguito Chapter of National Charity League announces Annual Membership Drive
By: Encinitas Advocate | Jan 24, 2024
By: PR Newswire | Jan 22, 2024
Opinion: Financial insecurity is all too common among military families. Here’s how we’re helping
By: SD Union Tribune | Jan 22, 2024
Navy Life, Surf Culture Offer Management Lessons - San Diego Business Journal
By: SDBJ | Jan 12, 2024
Coronado Junior Woman’s Club Makes Donation To STEP
By: Coronado Eagle & Journal | Jan 4, 2024
Encinitas Country Day School supports military families with big clothing drive
By: Encinitas Advocate | Dec 20, 2023
Local military families in need receive holiday gifts
By: ABC10 | Dec 16, 2023
By: Coronado Times | Dec 14, 2023
Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation awards over $100K in grants at holiday luncheon
By: SD Union Tribune | Nov 21, 2023
Music, Theater, School Programs Among Recipients of Rancho Bernardo Community Grants
By: Times of San Diego | Nov 18, 2023
Association of Washington Business Honors Exceptional Employers
By: 425 Business | Nov 18, 2023
35 San Diego Charities and Nonprofits to Donate to on Giving Tuesday
By: SD Magazine | Nov 15, 2023
Soapy Joe's Car Wash Celebrates the Grand Opening of 21st Location in Vista
By: PR Newswire | Nov 15, 2023
By: CBS8 | Nov 13, 2023
STEP provides financial help to military families in crisis
By: CBS8 | Nov 12, 2023
Free Pop-Up Grocery Market for San Diego Veteran's Families
By: KPBS | Nov 13, 2023
U.S. Navy Veteran Finds ‘Home’ in Serving Others
By: USD Newsletter | Nov 8, 2023
Living Better in San Diego - Support the Enlisted Project launches Capacity Building Campaign
By: KSON | Nov 7, 2023
November is Military Appreciation Month at Classy Chassis
By: The Suburban Times | Nov 3, 2023
Support The Enlisted Project Launches $6.5 Million Campaign
By: Patch | Oct 31, 2023
Local orgs team up with Soapy Joe’s to honor pets and vets
By: The Coast News | Oct 5, 2023
Come Experience Local Island Fare In The Ocean Air At Taste Of Coronado
By: There San Diego | Oct 3, 2023
The Rotary Club of Lakewood – A Year in Review
By: The Suburban Times | Sept 29, 2023
Recipients Honored for Commitment to Service Members, Families
By: US Dept. of Defense | Sept 22, 2023
Hotel Del Announced As The Presenting Sponsor For “A Taste Of Coronado”
By: Coronado Eagle & Journal | Sept 18, 2023
Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) to receive Spirit of Hope Award at the Pentagon
By: The Suburban Times | Sept 10, 2023
By: The Suburban Times | Sept 7, 2023
Support The Enlisted Project(STEP) Receives The Navy’s 2023 Spirit of Hope Award
By: NBPL Public Affairs | Sept 5, 2023
New program accelerates military spouses’ job opportunities
By: MilitaryTimes | Aug 25, 2023
Mission Beach Women’s Club gives a record $53,000 to nonprofit groups
By: SD News | Aug 16, 2023
Octavia D. Harris, MS, Recognized by Marquis Who's Who
By: Press Release | Aug 16, 2023
San Diego Elks Lodge #168 donates to six charities
By: SD News | Aug 15, 2023
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Awards More Than $350,000 in Grants
By: Patch | Aug 1, 2023
Grants by Rancho Santa Fe Foundation to Benefit 14 Local Military, Veterans Programs
By: Times of San Diego | Jul 30, 2023
Lacey Veterans Services Hub reports success in assisting Thurston County vets
By: JOLT | Jul 28, 2023
SDG&E Supporting Our Military and Community
By: CBS8 | Jul 26, 2023
The Battle for Food Security Among SD’s Military Families
By: San Diego Magazine | Jul 6, 2023
The 26th Running Of The Rotary Low Tide Ride & Stride
By: Coronado Eagle & Journal | Jul 6, 2023
San Diego community-based nonprofits receive grants totaling $10 million from SDG&E
By: The Suburban Times | June 28, 2023
By: The Suburban Times | June 1, 2023
Easing Financial Stress for Military Families – Step by STEP - San Diego Business Journal
By: SDBJ | May 18, 2023
CCA student among two recipients announced for 2023 Peter Chortek Leadership Award
By: Del Mar Times | May 6, 2023
STEP and Omni Financial kickstart diaper drive for military families
By: The Suburban Times | Mar 15, 2023
Local realtor Sharon Anderson and colleagues donate 6.5 tons of food to help military families
By: Del Mar Times | Jan 14, 2023
Realtors run food drive for Support The Enlisted Project, 6.5 tons donated ...community news
By: Union Tribune | Jan 6, 2023
2022 VIB Conference - Community Outreach Partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb, Goodr and STEP
By: VIB | Dec 23, 2022
ALTA Good Deeds Foundation Awards $140K in Grants
By: Newswires | Oct 14, 2022
Saving Sailors from Suicide: USS Carl Vinson Supports Suicide Prevention Month with Wellness Fair
By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeffrey Kempton | Sept 16, 2022
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Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Award Winners Named for 2022
By: SDBJ | Sept 9, 2022
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By: Coronado Eagle | August 13, 2022
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OC Community Foundation Raises $262K to Support Veterans and Military Families
By: Newport Beach Independent Newspaper | July 20, 2022
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This Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Saved 9 People in Disabled Boat From Freezing to Death
By: Diana Stancy Correll | July 12, 2022
By: PRNewswire | June 23, 2022
“Stand & Salute” Giving Day to support veterans and military families
By: Orange County Community Foundation | June 22, 2022
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7th Annual Soapy Joe’s Day Returns, Bringing Free Washes to All,
By: Accesswire | April 7, 2022
FOCUS Celebrates San Diego Military
By: Coronado Times | Mar 18, 2022
FOCUS Celebrates 40 Years Of Helping Children
By: Imperial Beach News CA | Mar 28, 2022
The Midway Foundation Awards More $305,000 in Grants
By: Miday Currents | Feb 2, 2022
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Assistance League STEPS up With a Sneaker Giveaway For Military Kids
By: Miday Currents | Jan 21, 2022
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My Kind of News: Support The Enlisted Project | Southwest Airlines
By: Southwest Airlines | December 8, 2021
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New Crockpots Donated to Local Military Families in Need
By: Presidio Sentinel | December 4, 2021
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Increasing Number of Military Families in San Diego Experiencing Food Insecurity
By: cbs8 | November 16, 2021
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By: Ranch and Coast | November 15, 2021
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Southwest Donates Over $1 Million in Travel Awards To Nonprofits
By: Travel Pulse | November 12, 2021
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Veterans Draw Business Lessons From Service
By: San Diego Business Journal | November 8, 2021
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We Welcome Tony Teravainen S.T.E.P. Founder as a Guest Writer
By: Auto News | November, 2021
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By: There San Diego | November 2, 2021
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Harrah's Resort awards $100,000 in grants to a dozen nonprofits - The San Diego Union-Tribune
By: The San Diego Union-Tribune | September 24, 20
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Community Foundation Asks Donors to Stand Salute Veteran Support Groups This Thursday
By: Daily Pilot | June 15, 2021
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VFW Post 5985 in North Pacific Beach to Reopen on Armed Services Day
By: SD News | May 11, 2021
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Women honored as Part of Mayor’s Women’s History Month Celebration
By: SD News | March 27, 2021
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Feeding San Diego partners with STEP as a part of its feeding heroes initiative
By: KUSI | March 16, 2021
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Husband Surprises Wife With Large Donation to Support The Enlisted Project
By: KTVN | March 11, 2021
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2021 Art of Fashion Event Set for Sept. 16
By: Rancho Santa Fe Review | February 25, 2021
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What Six Local Charities Can Do With Your Donations
By: SD MAG | February 9, 2021
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Finding the Inspiration to Empower Your Community
By: Tony Teravainen | February 3, 2021
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Soapy Joe’s Car Wash Opens 14th Location in Mission Valley
By: Cision PRWeb | January 14, 2021
PGA Tour Selects San Diego’s Support The Enlisted Project As Charity Of The Year Finalist
By: Digital Journal | January 7, 2021
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Community Collects 8,400 Pounds of Food
By: The San Diego Union-Tribune | December 14, 2020
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Support The Enlisted Project
By: San Diego Veterans Magazine | December 1, 2020
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The Most Influential People in San Diego: Special Edition
By: San Diego Business Journal | November 30, 2020
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Hundreds of Military Families to Get Thanksgiving Fixings
By: NBC7 | November 14, 2020
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Serving holiday meals to those in need during the holidays
By: CBS8 | November 13, 2020
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Daily Briefing
By: SDNews | November 13, 2020
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Veterans Museum at Balboa Park names Tony Teravainen Veteran of the Year
By: KUSI Newsroom | November 12, 2020
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Free Veterans Day Car Wash
By: San Diego Reader | November 11, 2020
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Soapy Joe's- Free Veterans Day Car Wash
By: The Patch | November 9, 2020
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Soapy Joe's Car Wash to Support San Diego's Veteran Community
By: Benzinga | October 28, 2020
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New Pivot for The New Children’s Museum in San Diego
By: Times of San Diego | October 13, 2020
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Support for Military Families in Pandemic
By: NBC7 | September 20, 2020
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US Troops See A Halt To Social Security Deduction, For Now
By: KBPS | September 15, 2020
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Need for Food Assistance Has Skyrocketed In San Diego Communities
By: KBPS | September 14, 2020
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How to donate to displaced sailors impacted by USS Bonhomme Richard fire
By: ABC10 | July 15, 2020
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How to donate to displaced sailors impacted by USS Bonhomme Richard fire
By: ABC10 | July 15, 2020
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San Diego community rallies around USS Bonhomme Richard sailors who lost possessions in the blaze
By: Star & Stripes | July 13, 2020
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STEP program prepares for big donation drive for San Diego military families
By: CBS8 | July 11, 2020
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President Harris, Seven Alumni Honored for COVID-19 Impact in "SD 50"
By: USD News Center | June 29, 2020
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ICYMI: Programs, Gifts, Special Events East Pandemic’s Impact in San Diego
By: Times of San Diego | June 16, 2020
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In age of coronavirus, can an online fundraiser for Orange County veterans still make goal?
By: OC Register | May 19, 2020
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Stand and Salute Giving Day
By: LA TIMES | May 14, 2020
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STEP Builds Financial Self- Sufficiency Among Active Duty Military and Veterans
By: SUPPORTING OUR MILITARY WITH SDMAC | Apr 22, 2020
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San Diego firefighters donating $57K to local groups
By: 10 NEWS | Apr 21, 2020
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COVID-19 Roundup: April 17, 2020
By: Steve Vilkas (He/Him/His) | Apr 17, 2020
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For Young Military Families, The Financial Effects Of The Pandemic Can Be Severe
By: Steve Walsh, Texas Public Radio | Apr 13, 2020
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Military Families Caught In Coronavirus Travel Ban Struggle To Make Ends Meet
By: Steve Walsh, KBPS | Apr 9, 2020
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Local Non-Profit STEPs Up to Help Military Families
By: Audra Stafford , NBC7 | Apr 9, 2020
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San Diego military families receive much-needed supplies
By: Tim Blodgett, CBS8 | Apr 2, 2020
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Daily COVID-19 Military Support Update
By: Blue Star Families & Association of Defense Communities | Apr 2, 2020
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SoCal Nonprofit Provides Critical Assistance to Service Members in Flux
By: Association of Defense Communities | Apr 1, 2020
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Pandemic upending plans for military families, nonprofits stepping in to help
By: Amanda Brandeis, ABC 10 News | Mar 27, 2020
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CUs Support Community Members Battling Hunger, Financial Hardship
By: Tahira Hayes, Credit Union Times | Jan 24, 2020
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Strike Force Launch Community Spotlight Program
By: Tori Pizzuto | Jan 20, 2020
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