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# Stepping Stones Shelter

Moving Families Forward

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [Home](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/) - 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
- [Donate In-Kind Goods](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/donate-in-kind-goods/) - Donate In-Kind Goods Donations of goods, clothing, and food are accepted every day of the week between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. Stepping Stones Shelter is located at 1070 Copperstone Court, Rockville, MD 20852. Upon arrival, ring the front door bell and staff on duty will accept your donation and provide you with a tax
- [Staff](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/about-us/staff/) - Staff Stacey Gold Executive Director Tammy Bond Director of Finance Marcedes Brant Director of Community Engagement Claudia Fofie Director of Operations Natika Thorne Case Manager Rhonda Bailey Resident Assistant Supervisor Gloria Kissiedu Resident Assistant Theresa Lovell Resident Assistant Tyka Ferguson Resident Assistant Mary Beth St. Dennis Resident Assistant Tamarra Brewster Resident Assistant
- [Events](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/) - Events Gather and Grill for Good at Smokey Glen Farm Sunday April 26, 2026, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm Spend the day with us celebrating community and compassion while raising critical funds for families experiencing homelessness. The event features delicious BBQ, cornhole games, line dancing, inspiring speakers, a silent auction, and more. It's a perfect opportunity
- [Events for Next Year](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events-for-next-year/) - Events Gather and Grill for Good at Smokey Glen Farm Sunday April 26, 2026, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm Become a sponsor or purchase your tickets today! Spend the day with us celebrating community and compassion while raising critical funds for families experiencing homelessness. The event features delicious BBQ, cornhole games, line dancing, inspiring speakers, a
- [Events-Simple Cart](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events-simple-cart/) - Events Gather and Grill for Good at Smokey Glen Farm Sunday April 26, 2026 Become a sponsor or purchase your tickets today! Spend the day with us celebrating community and compassion while raising critical funds for families experiencing homelessness. The event features delicious BBQ, cornhole games, line dancing, inspiring speakers, a silent auction, and more.
- [Events-WC](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events-copy-2/) - Events Gather and Grill for Good at Smokey Glen Farm Sunday April 26, 2026 Become a sponsor or purchase your tickets today! Spend the day with us celebrating community and compassion while raising critical funds for families experiencing homelessness. The event features delicious BBQ, cornhole games, line dancing, inspiring speakers, a silent auction, and more.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/terms/) - Terms and Conditions Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our website and services. 1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. 2. Use License Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials
- [Privacy Policy](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/privacy/) - Privacy Policy This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. 1. Information We Collect We collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us for support. This may include your name,
- [Shop](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/shop-2/)
- [Shop](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/shop/)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/terms-2/) - Terms and Conditions Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our website and services. 1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. 2. Use License Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials
- [Privacy Policy](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/privacy-2/) - Privacy Policy This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. 1. Information We Collect We collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us for support. This may include your name,
- [Footer](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/footer/) - Keep In Touch Join our email list. Stepping Stones Shelter PO Box 712 Rockville, MD 20848 Phone: 301-251-0567 Fax: 301-762-0040 Email: info@steppingstonesshelter.org #75101 © Stepping Stones Shelter. All rights reserved.
- [Test](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/test/)
- [Events - for future reference](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events-copy/) - Events Join us for an unforgettable afternoon featuring Smokey Glen's famous barbecue, refreshing drinks (soft drinks, beer, and wine), live music, a silent auction, inspiring speakers, and fun activities for children. We'll be there rain or shine! Location: Smokey Glen Farm, 16407 Riffleford Rd., Gaithersburg, MD Date: Sunday April 27, 2:00 - 6:00p.m., Rain or Shine! Tickets Advance
- [2024 Annual Fundraising Event at Smokey Glen Farm - Advanced Tickets](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/2024-annual-fundraising-event-at-smokey-glen-farm-advanced-tickets/) - Featuring all you can eat BBQ plus unlimited beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks), moon bounce, mini-golf, other sports & games, face painting, raffle, and live music and dancing. Location: Smokey Glen Farm, 16407 Riffleford Rd., Gaithersburg, MD Date: Sunday April 28, 2:00 - 6:00p.m., Rain or Shine! Tickets Advanced tickets on sale now: $50 adults; $25
- [Ticket Reference Code](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/ticket-reference-code/) - Reference for the shopping cart code The code below shows the shopping cart after someone has added something to their cart. The code below shows a generic button. You can change the name and the price to create new buttons. The code below is a table so it's sometimes necessary to edit in "text" mode
- [Contact](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/contact/) - Contact Us info@steppingstonesshelter.org 301-251-0567 Mailing address: PO Box 712 Rockville, MD 20848
- [2024 Annual Fundraising Event at Smokey Glen Farm](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/2024-annual-fundraising-event-at-smokey-glen-farm/) - Featuring all you can eat BBQ plus unlimited beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks), moon bounce, mini-golf, other sports & games, face painting, raffle, and live music and dancing. Location: Smokey Glen Farm, 16407 Riffleford Rd., Gaithersburg, MD Date: Sunday April 28, 2:00 - 6:00p.m., Rain or Shine! Tickets Advanced tickets on sale now: $50 adults; $25
- [Board of Directors](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/about-us/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors Marilyn Massey-Ball, President President, Massey-Ball Enterprises Bill Buskirk, Treasurer Multifamily Segment CFO, Freddie Mac Allison Barber VP, Innovation and Engagement AviationManuals, LLC Judith Carrithers, J.D. Retired, Project Manager, Advarra Andrea Jolly, MSRetired, President, Rockville Chamber of Commerce Raj Kumar, J.D. Partner, Astra Capital Management Michael O'Hearn Director, Case Design and Remodeling, Inc.
- [Volunteer](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer/) - Volunteer Stepping Stones welcomes individual and group volunteers age 15 and older who wish to help at Stepping Stones Shelter in a variety of different ways. Volunteers are required to complete the appropriate form below. Students can earn SSL hours for most volunteer activities. Opportunities for Individual Volunteers Individual Volunteer Application & Waiver Form Tutor/Child
- [Make a Financial Contribution](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/make-a-financial-contribution/) - Make a Financial Donation Your tax-deductible contribution will help families experiencing homelessness move from crisis to stability quickly, and in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Donate Online Donate Now! Donate by Mail Please send checks to Stepping Stones Shelter, P.O. Box 712, Rockville, MD 20848 Matching Gifts Check to see if your company participates
- [SSL Hours](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/ssl-hours/) - SSL Hours Stepping Stones Shelter provides Student Service Learning (SSL) hours to students depending on the volunteer activities they perform. Help Tutoring, Childcare, and Fun Night and Earn 1 SSL Per Hour of Service Students aged 15 years or older can earn SSL hours by tutoring, childcare, and hosting "Fun Night" with the children at
- [Deliver a Prepared Meal or Make a Meal](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/make-a-meal/) - Deliver a Prepared Meal or Make a Meal Prepare a nutritious and delicious dinner for six families (est. 8 adults and 17 children) to be delivered by 5:30 p.m. daily. Dinner should include a meat, starch, and a vegetable. Dessert and beverages are optional. Students can earn 3 SSL hours per delivered meal. Please include reheating
- [2023 Holiday Boutique](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/2023-holiday-boutique/)
- [Post-Shelter Support](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/programs/post-shelter-support/) - Post-Shelter Support Families who exit Stepping Stones Shelter often remain vulnerable and in need of our Post-Shelter Support Program. However, Stepping Stones recognizes that sometimes former residents move out into the community with little support and remain at risk. Our post-shelter program serves as a resource for families to ensure that they remain stably housed
- [Emergency Shelter](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/programs/emergency-shelter/) - Emergency Shelter Stepping Stones Shelter provides emergency food and shelter for up to 6 families at a time, on average for 60-90 days, each with rooms within the house that are customized to meet the family's needs before arrival. There's a central kitchen, family room, playroom, numerous bathrooms and showers, a laundry room, a large
- [Mission and History](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/about-us/mission-and-history/) - Mission and History Mission Stepping Stones Shelter's mission is to provide emergency shelter, food, and case management services to families experiencing homelessness to help them move from crisis to stability quickly and in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. 95% of families served at Stepping Stones Shelter move on to stable housing within 90 days.
- [Need Shelter?](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/need-shelter/) - Need Shelter? We're sorry, but Stepping Stones does not accept walk-ins. All families are referred to Stepping Stones by Montgomery County Department of Human Services. If you are a family from Montgomery County in need of shelter, call or walk into one of the three Montgomery County offices between Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m.
- [Rockville Rewards](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/rockville-rewards/) - Rockville Rewards is BACK! Buy now and use your card at local Rockville businesses and restaurants until August 31, 2015! Rockville Rewards is BACK! Buy now and use your card at local Rockville businesses and restaurants until August 31, 2015! Save money everytime you use your card and the proceeds from card sales help
- [Thank You for Your Donation](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/thanks-for-your-donation/) - Thank you for donating to Stepping Stones Shelter. Stepping Stones Shelter is a tax exempt, 501(c)(3) organization, EIN: 52-1281647. Donations are tax deductible under the extent of the law. Your donation will help Montgomery County homeless families move from crisis to self-sufficiency and stability.
- [Harvest Hoedown](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/harvest-hoedown-2/) - Location: Rocklands Farm & Winery Date: Saturday November 8th, 2014 Time: 6pm to 10pm Address: 14525 Montevideo Rd, Poolesville, MD Online ticket sales have ended! But do not worry you can still purchase tickets and wine at the door for the SAME price! Think you make the best pie for
- [Cart](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/cart/)
- [2020 Annual Fundraising Event at Smokey Glen Farm](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/2020-annual-fundraising-event-at-smokey-glen-farm/) - Featuring all you can eat BBQ plus unlimited beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks), moon bounce, mini-golf, other sports & games, face painting, silent auction, and live music and dancing. Location: Smokey Glen Farm, 16407 Riffleford Rd., Gaithersburg, MDDate: Sunday October 11, 2:00 – 6:00p.m., Rain or Shine! Tickets Advanced tickets on sale now: $40 adults; $20
- [Programs](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/programs/)
- [My account](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/my-account/)
- [Stepping Stones Fundraisers](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/fundraisers-for-stepping-stones/) - Rockville Rewards Rockville Rewards is a discount card sold for $25 by area nonprofits valid for 1 year of discounts at Rockville area businesses. Stepping Stones is selling them again this year; 100% of the profits go toward Stepping Stones programs to help homeless and former homeless families in our community move towards stable housing. Rockville Rewards
- [Harvest Hoedown - Best Pie Competition Entry Form](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/harvest-hoedown/) - Fill out my online form. Online contact and registration forms from Wufoo.
- [Back to School Picnic](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/back-to-school-picnic/) - Back to School Picnic 2015 At our Annual Back to School Picnic on Sunday the 23rd, we celebrated with our current and former residents the start of the new school year, which for some has begun and for others is right around the corner. With non-stop sunshine, a Moon-bounce, field games, crafts, face-painting, and more,
- [Checkout](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/2019-spring-bbq-family-fun-day-fundraiser/checkout/)
- [Purchase Tickets](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/2019-spring-bbq-family-fun-day-fundraiser/purchase-tickets/) - Advanced tickets on sale now: $40 adults; $20 children (5-11); children 4 and under are free. At the door, $50 and $25 (for kids) [Product_Table ID='4109' name='BBQ Tickets']
- [Past Events](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/past-events/) - Thank you to all our sponsors, supporters, and volunteers for helping make our Back to School event a major success ! Our BBQ fundraiser was a great success! Our BBQ fundraiser was a great success! Despite the chilly weather over 200 adults and children came out to Smokey Glen Farm to support the shelter! Our family
- [Spring Fundraiser](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/spring-fundraiser/) - Online registration is closed. Tickets available at the door! Tickets are $75 (includes food & 2 drink tickets per guest) or Grab 4 friends and get the "Team Package" Team of 5 people + 5 drink tickets for $250 March Madness 2015 Location: St Raphael Catholic Church Date: Friday, March 20th, 2015 Time: 6:30 PM
- [2019 Annual Fundraising Event at Smokey Glen Farm](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/2019-spring-bbq-family-fun-day-fundraiser/) - 2019 Annual Fundraising Event at Smokey Glen Farm Tickets Advance ticket(s) are no longer available. Please join us Sunday and purchase your ticket(s) at the door! At the door, $50 and $25 (for kids) Children 4 and under are free. I'm sorry I cannot attend the event but I would like to make a donation.
- [2018 Spring BBQ Family Fun Day Fundraiser](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/2018-spring-bbq-fundraiser/2018-spring-bbq-family-fun-day-fundraiser-thank-you/) - Thank You! Thank you for your support! Please note that tickets will not be distributed. Upon arrival to the event, stop at the the registration table to check in. Contact Stacey Erd at stacey@steppingstonesshelter.org with any questions.
- [2018 Spring BBQ Family Fun Day Fundraiser](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/events/2018-spring-bbq-fundraiser/) - Featuring all you can eat BBQ plus unlimited beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks), moon bounce, mini-golf, other sports & games, face painting, silent auction, and deejay. Location: Smokey Glen Farm, 16407 Riffleford Rd., Gaithersburg, MD Date: Sunday April 29, 2:00 – 6:00p.m., Rain or Shine! Tickets: $50 Adults; $25 Kids (5-11); Children 4 & under
- [Get Involved](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/) - Other Ways to Help Events & Fundraisers Through-out the year, Stepping Stones Shelter hosts several events and fundraisers each geared at educating our community on homelessness, thanking our volunteers & donors or giving back to our families both present and past. A few of these events and fundraisers are: Open House Back To School Picnic
- [About Us](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/about-us/) - Mission and History Staff List Board of Directors Reports

## Products

- [Adult Ticket](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/product/adult-ticket/)
- [Child Ticket](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/product/child-ticket/) - (5-11)
- [Silver Sponsorship ($500)](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/product/silver-sponsorship-500/) - 4 event tickets, table signage, and listing in our event program and web promotions.
- [Gold Sponsorship ($1,000)](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/product/gold-sponsorship-1000/) - 6 tickets, small banner placement, table signage, audio mention by deejay, and listing in our event program and web promotions.
- [Sapphire Sponsorship ($5,000)](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/product/sapphire-sponsorship-5000/) - 12 tickets, activity/game signage, large banner placement, table signage, audio mention by deejay, and listing in our event program and web promotions.
- [Platinum Sponsorship ($2,500)](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/product/platinum-sponsorship-2500/) - 8 tickets, large banner placement, table signage, audio mention by deejay, and listing in our event program and web promotions.
- [Diamond Sponsorship ($10,000)](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/product/diamond-sponsorship-10000/) - 14 tickets, speaking role, activity/game signage, large banner placement, table signage, audio mention by deejay, and listing in our event program and web promotions.

## Product categories

- [bbq-sponsor](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/product-category/bbq-sponsor/)
- [bbq-ticket](https://steppingstonesshelter.org/product-category/bbq-ticket/)