2011
January
Stan & Pam Burwell
Stan & Pam were absolutely invaluable volunteers on our auction committee this year! They procured the most items for the event and volunteered as hosts for two tables. They were a huge part of our event's success!
March
Mark & Meridee Heimlich
In March, Barry, Mark, Meridee, and some local teens helped move 4 of our client families in only 3 days! The group helped the families move out of and clean their old apartments and then helped them move into their new apartments!
Barry Lindgren & Abbey Carpet
Barry Lindgren’s Abbey Carpet Truck was used to transport items. He has used his truck on many occasions to help us move our clients.
May
Lighthouse Christian Center
Lighthouse held a yard sale and donated all of their proceeds to support Step by Step programs. They generously donated over $4,600 which will help provide services to over 460 moms and babies!
We cannot express how thankful we are for Lighthouse's continuing partnership with our organization. They have volunteered their time, talents and treasures to help support our mission again and again. Thank you to every one at Lighthouse who has given of their time, talents, and treasures to make a difference in the lives of the women and families we serve!
november
Hannah Rogers
Thanks to Hannah’s wonderful organizational skills and passion to serve, the 2011 North Christmas party was the largest and best ever!
February
Kristen Jacka
Kristen volunteers every week in our office, and she serves as one of our community meeting mentors. Kristen is also currently mentoring a client to help her pass her GED test! Our office staff says she is "an absolute gem!"
April
Northshore Kiwanis
Northshore Kiwanis teamed up with members from their local high school Key Club to hold a diaper drive for Step by Step. They collected $2,500 worth of baby supplies from the drive. They also fundraised $585.00 from Safeway customers. Thank you Sue Busky for orchestrating the drive!
Bethany Bible Women's Group
The Bethany Bible women's group also held a diaper drive, collecting over 2,000 diapers as well as baby wipes and formula. Many of these items have already been a huge blessing to our clients.
June
City Gate Youth
City Gate Youth teamed up to help serve the meal and provide child activities during our recent life skills classes. They were also a huge help in running this year's Family BBQ & free yard sale for our clients. They were instrumental in making this event run smoothly. They helped make this day extra special for our clients.
August
Dan Shin (left)
Anderson Law Firm
Real Estate Attorney
Jim Choi (right)
ReMax Commercial
Merger & Acquisitions
Dan & Jim worked pro-bono to help us in exploring and negotiating the possibility of being able to expand our services by relocating at a new location.
OCTOBER
Margaret Toop & Drama Troop
Margaret & Jim Toop, Sammie (a client), Tina Bustamante, Bob & Flo King, Dan Clabots, Kimber Toop, Vicki Carlson and Gail Danforth performed a drama – “Building Home Sweet Home,” at our October Fall Celebration. The skit, although humorous, depicted a very real look at some of the everyday challenges facing our clients.
The play emphasized and illustrated the impact Step By Step can have on the lives of women and their families as we serve to help them deliver a healthy baby, start building a safe home and learn positive parenting and life skills.
December
Janis Hanson & Althea and Michael Sanders
Janis, Althea, and Michael were key leaders in orchestrating our South Christmas Celebrations. It is volunteers like these that make these events possible for our clients each year.
GNO Group & Just Cuz
The GNO group, along with members from the local Just Cuz band, helped make the Jell-O parfaits for our Christmas dinner this year. This is GNO’s 5th year helping out!