“Soy la madre de un participante de Stepping Stones. Quiero agradecer al programa por permitir que mi hijo sea parte de él, por darle la oportunidad de ser miembro de la comunidad. He recibido mucha ayuda de Stepping Stones, financiera y moralmente. Mi hijo ha recibido mucha ayuda para subir sus notas y ha mejorado su comportamiento y actitud.

Sin mencionar el personal amable y dedicado que siempre está disponible y dispuesto a ayudar. Incluso si no pueden proporcionar la solución, encuentran a alguien que pueda y siempre responden. Agradezco a todas las personas que hacen posible que este programa permanezca abierto, ayúdennos con nuestros jóvenes para mantenerlos ocupados descubriendo sus habilidades y ser productivos en el futuro. Gracias por ayudar a la comunidad”.

“When I first started at Stepping Stones I had recently moved schools due to intense bullying. I struggled to make friends at my new school and felt there was nowhere I belonged. At Stepping Stones I began to play Dungeons and Dragons which is something I have always wanted to play but never had the chance… Through this, I found people who have similar interests as me and was able to expand my social circle. I can be completely myself at Stepping Stones. Stepping Stones have also supported me through some very challenging mental health struggles I have faced. I know that they are kind and supportive people which makes reaching out for help feel safe… I am a transgender person and all the staff has been wonderful at using my preferred name and pronouns. It really makes me feel seen and like I don’t have to hide that part of myself.”