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Moving Families Forward

Stepping Stones Shelter provides emergency food and shelter to Montgomery County families experiencing homelessness. Located in the historic Dawson farmhouse in Rockville, Maryland, Stepping Stones has been serving the community for over 30 years. Learn more

Since 1982, Stepping Stones Shelter has provided emergency shelter to over 1,035 Montgomery County families experiencing homelessness.

Are you a family seeking shelter?

Stepping Stones accepts families referred by Montgomery County Department of Human Services. Learn how to access shelter services here.

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Latest News

Donate a Meal this Summer!

Stepping Stones Shelter is currently in need of dinner donors for the upcoming summer months! Please consider making or ordering a meal for the families at Stepping Stones Shelter this June, July, and August!

Click Here to Sign-up to Donate Dinner

Join Us For Trivia Night at Give A Hoot!

Think you've got what it takes to be a Trivia Champion? Join us for a fun and exciting Night of Trivia at Give A Hoot Comedy Club on Sunday, June 21st at 7:00 PM! 

All proceeds benefit Stepping Stones Shelter!

Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Support Stepping Stones Shelter When You Dine Out in Rockville This June!

For the entire month of June, Explore Rockville: Global Bites invites you to experience global cuisines at participating Rockville restaurants. Every meal you enjoy helps support a local nonprofit like Stepping Stones Shelter. Upload your receipt and choose Stepping Stones!

Click Here to Learn More & Upload your Receipts

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