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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 Umatilla Landing Park in Umatilla on A Street near 5th Street 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

November 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
81535 Lind Road
Hermiston, OR 97838 United States
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Board Meeting

December 10 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
81535 Lind Road
Hermiston, OR 97838 United States
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Board Meeting

January 14, 2027 @ 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.

Here we are at Friday again. Please see our most needed items. We feel the chill in the air. 🍂 Thank you for the continued support! 🥰 Ya estamos de nuevo a viernes. Por favor, consulten los artículos que más necesitamos. Se empieza a notar el frío en el ambiente. 🧤 ¡Gracias por su apoyo continuo! ❤ #homeless #community #donate

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We are celebrating Socktober this year! 🧦New socks are one of the most requested items at Stepping Stones. This October, we're asking you to donate socks that will be distributed to the men, women and children we serve at Stepping Stones. Donation totes are located in Hermiston at the Community Center, Library, Fire Department, DV Office at Good Shepherd Medical Center, and Euvalcree. Also find collection totes at the Irrigon Library, the Stanfield Library, Echo Library/City Hall, the SAGE Center in Boardman, and Umatilla City Hall. Share a pair to show you care! 🥰 #socktober #homeless ¡Este año celebramos «Socktober»! 🧦Los calcetines nuevos son uno de los artículos más solicitados en Stepping Stones. Este mes de octubre, les pedimos que donen calcetines, los cuales serán distribuidos entre los hombres, mujeres y niños a quienes atendemos en Stepping Stones. Encontrarán contenedores para sus donaciones en Hermiston, ubicados en el Centro Comunitario (Community Center), la Biblioteca, el Departamento de Bomberos, la oficina de atención a víctimas de violencia doméstica (DV Office) en el Good Shepherd Medical Center, y en Euvalcree. También hay puntos de recolección en la Biblioteca de Irrigon, la Biblioteca de Stanfield, la Biblioteca/Ayuntamiento de Echo, el SAGE Center en Boardman y el Ayuntamiento de Umatilla. ¡Regala un par y demuestra tu apoyo! ❤

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#thankfulThursday We would never be able to put on such a successful, professional, fun, beautiful event without the help and support from our vendors making the magic happen before and during the gala. 💃🕺Enormous thank you for their continued partnership. Please support their businesses. 🥰 @tipsy_boards 3rd Story Creations CG Public House and Catering Specks Copy and Print Center DJ Montes Midway Bar & Grill High Performance Signs & Graphics Sassafras Flowers by Shera Aden Blake Films Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center No habríamos podido lograr un evento tan exitoso, profesional, divertido y hermoso sin la ayuda y el apoyo de nuestros proveedores, quienes hicieron posible la magia tanto antes como durante la gala. 🤩 Les estamos inmensamente agradecidos por su colaboración constante. Por favor, apoyen sus negocios. ❤ #community #support #supportlocal #fundraiser #homeless

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