Stepping Stones has always aimed to create sustainable ways to continue our 24/7/365 advocacy services. One way we have accomplished this goal is through social enterprises.
Social enterprises, like Stepping Stones Thrift Store and the 12-Step Recovery Bookstore, allow the organization to provide services or goods to the community and bring in proceeds that directly support the mission.
Since 1998, we’ve operated Stepping Stones Thrift Store as our primary social enterprise. While we’ve had a range of one to three locations over the years, Stepping Stones Thrift allows us to ensure that we can always keep the lights on and doors open for families to find safety, healing, and hope in our 24/7/365 advocacy services and safe shelter.
Other social enterprises we’ve operated over the years include Step One Coffee House, Next Chapter Recovery Bookstore, Step One Publishing, and our current 12-Step Recovery Bookstore (along with more!). Each of these opportunities allowed Stepping Stones to serve families and our community – a win-win!
Thank you for supporting local families by shopping, donating, and being a part of our community!
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