The campaign network has agreed to use the Insight Center for Economic Development research that shows a family of two adults with a pre-school age child would need to earn three times the Federal Poverty level to make ends meet in Santa Clara County. Step Up Silicon Valley will track our strategies in five areas of food, housing, healthcare, education, and income in order to measure our success.
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Food Every person should have adequate food and water to nourish their bodies. This is essential to the dignity of the human person. It is unacceptable in a nation as bountiful as ours that children, adults, and senior citizens experience food insecurity that puts their physical, mental, and developmental health at risk. Learn More » |
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Housing Every person should have a safe, decent, affordable place to live. The home is the very foundation for raising children, seeking comfort, and preparing oneself to participate in broader society through work, education, and civic engagement. Learn More » |
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Healthcare Every person should have access to equitable and affordable healthcare. This is essential to safeguard human life, and is a basic human right. Special attention must be given to meeting the basic health needs of the poor and marginalized. Health care reform that addresses such needs is a matter of fundamental justice. Learn More » |
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Education Education is the key to unlocking a person's full potential and breaking the cycle of poverty. Families in poverty face significant challenges in education and employment training. Language skills have a critical impact on learning and economic opportunity. Learn More » |
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Income Every person should have the opportunity to adequately provide for themselves and their families. The family is the indispensable and essential unit of our society. Policies must promote and strengthen the economic security of families. Learn More » |