Stepping Stones Alliance

Changing the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

Our vision as an organization is to create a community where all individuals have a safe place to shelter and have access to supports necessary to create stability.

ATTENTION: Our shuttle picks up guests each evening at 11th and Poplar outside of the COPES building at 6:15pm. Check-in for the Sleep Center begins each evening at 6:30pm. 

"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier."

– Mother Teresa

"You will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and the other for helping others."

– Audrey Hepburn

"No one deserves to be discarded."

– Alan Graham

"Do small things with great love."

– Mother Teresa

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."

– Ghandi
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Volunteers constructing shelter unit
Dinner being served at Sleep Center
Our Vision

Join us in providing individuals in need with security & stability.

Stepping Stones Alliance's vision is to establish a community where everyone has access to a secure shelter and essential supports, fostering stability and self-reliance. Committed to this vision, our mission is to provide a comprehensive pathway, encompassing immediate shelter, necessary resources, and transitional housing.

A special thank you to all our partners.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated partners, whose continuous support and commitment have enabled us to fulfill our vision. Through their generous contributions, we are actively creating a community where every individual has access to critical services and the opportunity to thrive.

Our Upcoming Events

Join us at our upcoming events and become an active part of our mission.

Board Meeting

May 14 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
81535 Lind Road
Hermiston, OR 97838 United States
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Board Meeting

June 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
81535 Lind Road
Hermiston, OR 97838 United States
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Board Meeting

July 9 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
81535 Lind Road
Hermiston, OR 97838 United States
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Making a Difference

We are committed to making a profound and far-reaching impact on our community.

Through our collective efforts, we have made a significant impact, providing shelter to individuals, serving hot meals daily, and assisting in securing permanent housing. With your continued support, we can amplify our impact and positively transform the lives of even more individuals in need.

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The site rendering for the initial 21 individual shelter units Lind Road.

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With average nightly stays ranging from 6-16 guests on any given evening, the Sleep Center is offering a much-needed service in the region. 

1,000 Volunteer Hours

Well over 1,000 volunteer hours have been documented on constructing the initial 21 Individual Shelter Units.

21 Individual Shelter Units

Thank you to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for funding and support from AWS, Marlette, Tillamook and countless individuals.

2,300 Night Stays

Sleep Center is offering a much-needed service in the region. Over 2,300 night stays have occurred from December to July.

Connect with us on Facebook.

Stay updated with the latest developments and events by connecting with us on Facebook. By following our page, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about our initiatives, hear inspiring stories, and find out how you can get involved and make a difference.

World Book Day! 🤓 Our professional development shelf encourages lifelong learning for staff and board members. Thanks to The Next Chapter Bookstore for keeping us stocked on relevant material! 📚 ¡Día Mundial del Libro! 🥳 Nuestro estante de desarrollo profesional fomenta el aprendizaje continuo del personal y los miembros de la junta directiva. ¡Gracias a @thenextchapterhermiston por mantenernos abastecidos con material relevante! 📖 #worldbookday2025 #lifelonglearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #community #supportlocal

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Happy Friday! Here are our most needed items this week. Thank you for continuing to support us! 🌷 ¡Feliz viernes! Aquí están nuestros artículos más necesarios esta semana. ¡Gracias por seguir apoyándonos! 🌺 #homeless #donations #grateful #groceries

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Spring weather is here and with the sunshine comes the rain. 🌦 We are so grateful for the continued support as we offer overnight shelter to our guests 365 days/year and have 23 members staying on campus making progress on their goals toward self-sufficiency. 🌷 YOU are making a difference in lives and offering hope to many. Thank you! ❤ Llegó la primavera y con el sol llega la lluvia. 🌦 Agradecemos enormemente el apoyo continuo, ya que ofrecemos alojamiento a nuestros huéspedes los 365 días del año y contamos con 23 miembros alojados en el campus que avanzan hacia la autosuficiencia. USTEDES están marcando la diferencia en la vida de muchas personas y ofreciendo esperanza. 🌼 ¡Gracias! 🥰 #homeless #shelter #community #support #donate #grateful

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