We would like to congratulate all 39 scholars for their Billie Gannaway Award. Also, a special thank you to the 16 students that were able to attend the award ceremony that took place Tuesday, April 25th. It really means so much for Stepping Stone because it gives us the ability to see students grow.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr One of the most rewarding experiences as a member of society is the opportunity to make a positive impact on those within our community. Seeing the fruit of how one’s time and donations play an instrumental role…Continued
On Tuesday, April 21st, eighty guests gathered to celebrate the latest group of Billie Gannaway Memorial Scholarship (BGMS) award recipients. This year, the BGMS Team awarded 29 scholarships. Also, thanks to the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust (NMPCT), five additional scholarships were awarded concurrently to five of those students. These five awards are called the…Continued
A Stepping Stone is having its annual Cena y Serenata, which sold out a full two weeks in advance! If you do not already know Cena y Serenata is Spanish for Dinner and a Serenade. This event will net A Stepping Stone Foundation $50,000.00 thanks to all of its wonderful sponsors. Also, Cena showcases artists…Continued
Because A Stepping Stone Foundation has been waiting to hire the best preschool assistant possible, we have been holding five more four-year-old slots at our Westwood Elementary teaching site. We hired a lovely new assistant just before the holidays and now have room for five more children and their families. If you have a four-year-old…Continued
Children’s Action Alliance released their State and National Data Book today at a press conference scheduled at 1:30 PM at Wesley Community Center in Phoenix. One of our former preschoolers, Maritza Rosales was featured. Maritza is also a former Billie Gannaway Scholar and Stepping Stone Board Member. Way to go Maritza! And thank you Children’s Action…Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2014 A Stepping Stone’s Literacy Program Earns Support of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Valley’s Most Vulnerable Parents Commit to Bettering Themselves For The Sake Of Their Children PHOENIX, AZ (June 12, 2014) – More than 42 million Americans can’t read. In an effort to combat multi-generational…Continued
A Stepping Stone Foundation will celebrate 25 years of providing high quality preschool with family literacy this coming August. As the years went by, we realized, not only do our children need a great start in life, they need access to higher education. Thanks to the vision of our founder, Rev. Bill Smith and one…Continued
On March 15th, a very happy and sweet group of supporters gathered to help raise funds for A Stepping Stone Foundation preschoolers and their families by having a wonderful fiesta featuring local musical talent and gourmet food produced by local suppliers. A very special thanks is owed to presenting sponsor APS who has supported this…Continued
Last night, it was my great pleasure to join our parents, board and children at the 2014 Parent Celebration. The parents of our Stepping Stone children were honored for their school-year long participation in adult education, parenting classes, time with their children in the classroom as well as participating in our home visiting program. In…Continued