Stepping Stones News & Events
June is all about Potential
“The abuse started happening slowly, not realizing he was tearing me down until it was too late. He started by coming up with excuses why I couldn’t go see my friends and family. Then, he would tell me I wasn’t worth anything as a person. By the time he started...
Potential to Achieve Goals
From rebuilding self-worth to growing in self-sufficiency, adults are working hard to create futures full of potential and free from abuse. Adults in our programs take an anonymous survey upon exit to provide feedback. From Jan 1- March 31, 2020, those who...
Making a Difference: Volunteers Share Why they Serve
Below are two notes from volunteers who gave back by serving with Stepping Stones! Embry Riddle Aeronautical University hosted the Cal Pac Conference, and student athletes volunteered along with other attending teams at Stepping Stones. Read what they had to say about...
Thank you – Thrift Stores and Services Open
THANK YOU - we are so grateful to our awesome customers and friends who continue to support local families with us! We reopened our thrift stores on May 8 following the guidelines set by the state governor and the CDC. Even while our stores have been closed, we...
A Ripple Effect: 40 years of support from you
Our Stepping Stones shelter (formerly known as Faith House) was the first rural shelter in the United States. It started with an idea in the 70’s when there were no resources for women dealing with abuse. In 1980, the shelter opened with a simple goal: to support...
Meet Our Advocates: Cathy
Meet Cathy Cathy's been with Stepping Stones for two years, and her own life experience is what makes her a great advocate. Cathy knows the importance of second chances, and she shares those experiences with people who are living their own "make or break"...