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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 the Recycling Depot at 6th and Yerxa Avenue in Umatilla 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

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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Board Meeting

August 13 @ 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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nights of shelter Provided in Sleep Center (2025)
nutritious meals served to guests in 2025
days/year shuttle service is offered

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.

#fundraiser #countdown #annualgala #sponsorshipopportunity Our annual fundraising gala is only 18 weeks away! Tickets are available now. 🎫 Thank you to our Bedrock sponsor; @amazonwebservices! Want to support us through sponsorship? There are opportunities at the Flagstone ($5000), Hearth ($1000), and Cobblestone ($500) levels as well as branded coasters ($250), branded napkins ($300), Heads or Tails game ($350), bar ($400), branded drinkware ($500), DJ ($1500), and impact video ($2000) still available. Reach out to executivedirector@stepping-stones-alliance.org for more information! ¡Solo faltan 18 semanas para nuestra gala anual de recaudación de fondos! Las entradas ya están a la venta. 🎟️ ¡Gracias a nuestro patrocinador principal, AWS ! ¿Le gustaría apoyarnos a través de un patrocinio? Hay oportunidades disponibles en los niveles Flagstone ($5000), Hearth ($1000) y Cobblestone ($500), así como posavasos personalizados ($250), servilletas personalizadas ($300), el juego de «Cara o Cruz» ($350), la barra ($400), vasos personalizados ($500), el DJ ($1500) y el video de impacto ($2000). ¡Comuníquese con executivedirector@stepping-stones-alliance.org para obtener más información!

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Happy June and happy Friday! ☀ We extend our congratulations to area graduates and happy wishes for the future ahead. 👩‍🎓 Thank you to the many community members who continue to support us and offer our guests and members hope on their current journeys. 🥰 ¡Feliz mes de junio y feliz viernes! 🏖️ Felicitamos a los graduados de la zona y les deseamos lo mejor para el futuro. 🧑‍🎓 Agradecemos a los numerosos miembros de la comunidad que continúan apoyándonos y brindando esperanza a nuestros huéspedes y miembros en sus trayectorias actuales. ❤ #community #homeless #donations #support #hope

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#thankfulThursday We recently received grant funding from two organizations toward our member garden for this season. 🥰 We are grateful for the support that gives our members a productive activity with tangible results they then use in the kitchen. Thank you WalMart @walmart and The Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation! https://barbaraknudsonfoundation.org/ Recientemente recibimos fondos de subvención de dos organizaciones destinados a nuestro jardín comunitario para esta temporada. 👩‍🌾 Agradecemos el apoyo, que brinda a nuestros miembros una actividad productiva con resultados tangibles que luego utilizan en la cocina. ¡Gracias, WalMart y The Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation!

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