HISTORY
A New Era America was built deliberately, not overnight. Beginning in the summer of 2022, ANEA committed to a three-year research and development process to ensure its work would be effective, humane, and scalable. During this period, we conducted hundreds of field interviews with unhoused individuals, families, and service providers; tested multiple versions of our 4WARDSTEPS model with individuals, couples, and families across all ages and backgrounds; and collaborated closely with mental-health professionals, wellness advisors, community leaders, and local organizations.
Our pilots operated across Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Monica, and San Francisco, allowing us to refine real-world interventions in diverse environments. We developed and distributed mental-health-centered materials that were rigorously tested for clarity, accessibility, and impact, while simultaneously building the organizational infrastructure required for long-term success. Core staff were hired, systems were established, and multi-year strategic plans were created using data-driven findings gathered directly from the communities we serve.
This deep research foundation prepared ANEA to officially launch publicly in December 2025, ready for sustainable growth and meaningful partnerships. Today, ANEA delivers 4WARDSTEPS to individuals navigating humanitarian crises including people experiencing housing instability and displacement, and other destabilizing life barriers. Our work centers mental-health services while providing holistic, wellness-focused support (mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual), grounded in compassion, structure, and evidence-informed practices.