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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.

Our shuttle picks up guests each evening at 1100 NE 4th Street/Sunset Park in Hermiston at 6:15pm. Check-in for the Sleep Center begins each evening at 6:30pm and ends at 8:30pm. 

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"Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you."

– Mother Teresa

"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal."

– Albert Pike

"A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of."

– Nelson Mandela

"People who are homeless are not social inadequates. They are people without homes."

– Sheila McKechnie

"If you're not making someone else's life better, then you're wasting your time. Your life will become better by making other lives better."

– Will Smith

"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

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

– Gandhi
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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.

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Our Upcoming Events

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

Board Meeting

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

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

April 8 @ 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. 

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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.

Cold weather is predicted for the foreseeable future. ❄ We appreciate you helping us keep our guests warm. Thank you for your ongoing support! 🥰 Se pronostica tiempo frío para los próximos días. ☃️ Agradecemos su colaboración para que nuestros huéspedes se mantengan abrigados. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo! 🩵 #homeless #shelter #community #support #donate

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#ThankfulThursday We appreciate the individuals, churches, schools, offices, and families that participated in our first Reverse Advent calendar in December. ❄ The supplies you collected and donated are helping so many guests and members daily. Thank you! 🥰 Agradecemos a todas las personas, iglesias, escuelas, oficinas y familias que participaron en nuestro primer calendario de Adviento inverso en diciembre. 🎄Los artículos que recolectaron y donaron están ayudando a muchísimos huéspedes y miembros a diario. ¡Gracias! ❤ #homeless #community #support #grateful

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Happy Friday! 🙂 Thank you for your ongoing support. Here are our most needed items this week. We appreciate you! ❤ ¡Feliz viernes! 🥰 Gracias por vuestro continuo apoyo. Aquí tenéis los artículos que más necesitamos esta semana. ¡Nos lo agradecemos mucho! 🥳

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