Stories

Mentee Helpers

Mentee Helpers

We had a truly wonderful 21st Annual STEP Christmas Toy Store in December thanks to toy and financial donations from our partner churches, individuals, and James Greene & Associates! The STEP CHRISTmas Toy Store is an annual event in which low-income families in...

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DonArieal Hits Her Goal!

DonArieal Hits Her Goal!

STEP Summer Literacy Camp in August was a huge success! It is truly a multi-dimensional learning program! For two weeks from 9 a.m. - noon, neighborhood children are provided each day with one-on-one tutoring in reading, along with an engaging bible story lesson,...

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Giving the Gift of KAA Camp

Giving the Gift of KAA Camp

Because of our church partners and donors, STEP was able to provide 25 children with a free, top-quality Christian camp experience earlier this month at Kids Across America (KAA) camp. There were elementary students, middle schoolers, and even seniors who excitedly...

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Jermiah’s Experience

Jermiah’s Experience

This summer, twenty-five of our STEP young people had an incredible week at Kids Across America (KAA) Camp! Because of donors, they are able to experience a top-quality camp experience at no cost including activities like boating, swimming, zip-lining, and archery, as...

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My Tonya

My Tonya

Just recently, Latasha, a STEP alum, reached out to STEP via Facebook message to send a photo and say "thank you" for the lifelong mentor God provided to her through the STEP mentoring program: "This is 17 years and counting. This is 'My Tonya.' Cannot thank STEP...

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Unexpected Visitors

Unexpected Visitors

Recently, there were loud knocks on the STEP gym door. Two alumni of STEP who are now in their 20's - siblings, Aaron and Abriannia - wanted to come by to say hello and express to Mr. Rob and Ms. Nikita how much STEP meant to them.  Aaron went into the military...

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A Change of Heart

A Change of Heart

Elise’s Story | In the beginning, my mentee and I did not click. She rarely talked to me, and didn’t want to do Bible study with me or pray afterwards. It didn’t feel like a match between the two of us.

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All the Difference in the World

All the Difference in the World

Marcus’s Story | It took some time for my mentee to open up to me. But during Bible study one week, he began asking me questions not only about the passage we were studying, but about other things in the Bible, too.

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