Stepping Stones News & Events
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"...
Meet our Advocates: Brenda
Meet Brenda Brenda joined the Stepping Stones team three years ago, and she is an awesome advocate because her life experiences allow her to meet people where they are and share her experience, strength, and hope without judgement. Her favorite part of her work is...
Meet our Advocates: Melissa
Meet Melissa Melissa joined Stepping Stones 5 years ago. She's an awesome advocate for families because she's a survivor and relates well to those who come to Stepping Stones for advocacy support and safe shelter. Melissa loves being an advocate because of the chance...














