UTILIZING THE STEPS (ALL)

“STEPS Stories” are true accounts of real people. Most stories are naturally encouraging and inspiring, but others can break your heart. I know they break mine.

Trials create fear, but they can lead to transformation and hope. Those painful experiences gave me a special connection with parents of teenagers who are struggling.

Across Alabama, and particularly in Birmingham’s underserved communities, there is a growing crisis among disadvantaged youth.

Terrell is a nice-looking 15-year-old with a glint in his eye and a quick wit. He comes across as sharp and interesting as he talks about his ideas and dreams. But that first impression is the tip of an iceberg that is much different beneath the surface.

Take a look at what STEPS has been doing in the first quarter of 2024.

I glanced up when the laundry room door opened, and I couldn’t glance down. It was The Girl, and she looked as drop-dead gorgeous in a Virginia Tech sweat shirt… Read More »The Girl in the Laundry Room

Welcome to the STEPS Parenting Community! This is a new blog where you will get tips and resources to help parents and caregivers equip their kids to stay healthy, happy, and… Read More »Welcome to the STEPS Parenting Community!

In the last 10 weeks, STEPS Ministries has distributed over one third of a million digital ads to every household with kids in Walker County, Alabama. Why did we do… Read More »Two Months in Walker County + STEPS Newsletter