BUTLER TWP — The Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently donated $4,000 to Lifesteps.

The money will be used to provide notebook computers and software for 12 participants in the transition program, “The Next Step.”

The program helps youths and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities including autism to be able to live independently and to be employed.

The participants will keep the computers after two years of being in the program.

“Home Savings Charitable Foundation selected Lifesteps Transition Program ... The Next Step as a recipient because of the foundation's focus of supporting nonprofits who serve the needs of disadvantaged children and adults or provide educational programs. With Home Savings mortgage loan center locations in Beaver, Butler and Cranberry, the company and its employees are committed to supporting neighborhood organizations, like Lifesteps, and to help those in need,” said Pamela Kimmel, director of the Home Savings Charitable Foundation.