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# Stepping Stones (Ohio)

Pathways to Independence for People with Disabilities

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- [Stepping Stones Supporter Spotlight](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/06/stepping-stones-supporter-spotlight-3/) - Meet Steve & Sabrina Mennen - Stepping Stones SupportersSteve and Sabrina Mennen have been longtime supporters of Stepping Stones for nearly 15 years. Steve is the event chair for The Golf Classic and currently serves on the board of trustees. Steve and Sabrina support Stepping Stones throughout the year by volunteering and attending our special
- [Adult Day Services Program Calendar](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/02/adult-day-services-monthly-calendar/) - Stepping Stones operates Adult Day Services for ages 18 - 65+ with disabilities at three Greater Cincinnati locations. Learn more in our monthly calendar.
- [Former Camp Allyn Counselor's Novel "Range of Motion"](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2026/07/former-camp-allyn-counselors-novel-range-of-motion/) - A former Camp Allyn counselor, Brian Trapp, recently wrote a novel titled Range of Motion. It is partly inspired by his experience as a counselor at Camp Allyn and growing up alongside his twin brother Danny who had cerebral palsy. The first part of the book takes place at camp for individuals with disabilities that
- [Golf Classic Foursome](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2026/03/golf-classic-foursome/) - The Golf Classic for Stepping StonesStepping Stones' annual Golf Classic raises funds to support life-strengthening programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities. If interested in purchasing a foursome for the 25th Annual Golf Classic, please complete the form below.
- [Stepping Stones 2024 Annual Report](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2025/08/stepping-stones-2024-annual-report/) - We’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report: A Future of Possibilities! This year’s report is a video-driven, interactive website for all to see. To learn more about the great things that are happening at Stepping Stones, please visit: www.steppingstones23.myportfolio.com.
- [Stepping Stones to Putt on 20th Annual Golf Classic](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/03/stepping-stones-to-put-on-20th-annual-golf-classic/) - Stepping Stones will host the 2021 Golf Classic on Monday, June 7 at the O’Bannon Creek Golf Club in Loveland. The morning flight will tee off at 8 a.m. and the afternoon flight will tee off at 1 p.m. Stepping Stones and event chair Steve Mennen invite you to enjoy a beautiful day with great
- [Breakthrough Cincinnati and Schneider Electric Volunteer at Summer Day Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2024/07/breakthrough-cincinnati-and-schneider-electric-volunteer/) - Breakthrough Cincinnati and Schneider Electric volunteers united to support Stepping Stones' Summer Day Camp for children and teens with disabilities.
- [Stepping Stones Partners With Target Circle](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2024/07/targetcircle/) - We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target's donation to Stepping Stones!Now through September 30th, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine
- [Stepping Stones 2023 Annual Report](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2024/07/annualreport23/) - We’re excited to share our 2023 Annual Report: Stories of Inspiration & Connection! This year’s report is a video-driven, interactive website for all to see. To learn more about the great things that are happening at Stepping Stones, please visit: www.steppingstones23.myportfolio.com.
- [2024 Summer Day Camp Work and Volunteer Opportunities Open House](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2024/04/2024-summer-day-camp-work-and-volunteer-opportunities-open-house/) - To share more information on Summer Day Camp work and volunteer opportunities, Stepping Stones is hosting an upcoming Open House at our Indian Hill site.
- [Cincinnati State Occupational Therapy Students Partner with Step Up](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2024/03/cincinnnati-state-students-partner-with-step-up-alternative-education-program/) - Cincinnati State Occupational Therapy Students partner with Stepping Stones to support students with autism in developing vocational skills and independence.
- [Stepping Stones Supporter Spotlight](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2024/03/stepping-stones-supporter-spotlight-8/) - Meet Gail & Fred Fischer - Stepping Stones SupportersGail and Fred Fischer have been involved with Stepping Stones since 1983. Fred was first introduced to Stepping Stones through the Rotary Club of Cincinnati. He served as a longtime board member and as board President several times. During their time with Stepping Stones, they have seen
- [16th Annual Open Your Heart Event Nets Over $86,000](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2024/02/16th-annual-open-your-heart-event-nets-over-86000/) - Stepping Stones hosted its 16th annual Open Your Heart fundraiser on February 6, 2024, in a, hybrid format. Stepping Stones netted more than $86,000 to benefit year-round programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities.Supporters gathered in person at Eddie Merlot’s for a cocktail hour and a delicious dinner with a premier raffle, artwork created by
- [Stepping Stones Supporter Spotlight](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/12/stepping-stones-supporter-spotlight-7/) - Meet Nancy Aichholz - Stepping Stones SupporterNancy Aichholz and her family have been active supporters of Stepping Stones for many years, but Nancy's history with the agency goes back even further. Nancy was first introduced to Stepping Stones as a child when her dad was a volunteer. She recalls going with him to visit the
- [Shop at Kendra Scott to Support Stepping Stones: November 16](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/11/shop-at-kendra-scott-to-support-stepping-stones-november-16/) - Join us for an event with the Kendra Scott store in Kenwood Towne Centre on Thursday, November 16th from 5:00-7:00pm. During this time, 20% of all proceeds will benefit Stepping Stones and our year-round programming. Enjoy macarons and champagne will you shop! The Kendra Scott store is located directly above the food court in the
- [2024 Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/12/2024-summer-camp-registration-now-open/) - Registration for Stepping Stones' 2024 Summer Camp program season is open - serving youths and adults with disabilities at two Greater Cincinnati locations.
- [Stepping Stones Supporter Spotlight](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/09/stepping-stones-supporter-spotlight-5/) - Meet Barbara & Jay Wittenbaum - Stepping Stones SupportersBarbara and Jay Wittenbaum have supported Stepping Stones through their work with the Cincinnati Dreams Come True since 2011. After hearing about Stepping Stones, they reached out to see how they could help. Since then, the Wittenbaums have funded around 96 Summer Day Camp camperships for children
- [Stepping Stones Supporter Spotlight](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/10/stepping-stones-supporter-spotlight-6/) - Meet Mark & Dianne Hill - Stepping Stones SupportersMark and Dianne Hill have been actively supporting Stepping Stones for over 6 years. But Mark was first introduced to Stepping Stones nearly 50 years ago at Summer Day Camp. Mark was in high school and his employer at the time, who was active with Stepping Stones,
- [Bloom Raises Over $375K for Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/09/bloom-raises-over-375k-for-stepping-stones/) - Stepping Stones hosted its 19th annual Viva La Bloom fundraiser on Saturday, September 9th at the Little Miami Brewing Company Event Center in Milford. The event raised more than $317,000 Net to benefit year-round programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Event chair Nancy Aichholz hosted the “Viva La Bloom” themed evening with casino-style games,
- [Stepping Stones 2021 Annual Report](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/07/stepping-stones-2021-annual-report/) - We're excited to share our 2021 Annual Report: A Community That Inspires! This year's report is a video-driven, interactive website for all to see. To learn about the great things going on at Stepping Stones, please visit bit.ly/44lwhph. Special thanks to Borne Content for donating video work for this report!
- [Stepping Stones 2022 Annual Report](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/08/stepping-stones-2022-annual-report/) - We're excited to share our 2022 Annual Report: Engagement in the Community! This year's report is a video-driven, interactive website for all to see. To learn more about the great things that are happening at Stepping Stones, please visit: https://steppingstones2022.myportfolio.com/
- [Join the Stepping Stones Camp Community](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/12/join-the-stepping-stones-camp-community/) - Stepping Stones' summer camp community has been the place to be since 1963!The countdown to Summer 2023 is officially underway and we can't wait for a new season of day and overnight recreation programs to begin! Our camp community offers an engaging and inclusive environment where individuals with disabilities enjoy summer adventures. The nine-week camp
- [Stepping Stones Supporter Spotlight](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/07/stepping-stones-supporter-spotlight-4/) - Meet Terri Seurkamp Hogan - Stepping Stones SupporterTerri Seurkamp Hogan has been a longtime, dedicated supporter of Stepping Stones. She currently serves on the board of trustees and has been a Bloom committee member for many years, chairing the event in 2017. She served as the auction chair in 2022 and is doing so again
- [Lilly Pulitzer Fundraiser for Stepping Stones on June 24th](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/06/support-stepping-stones-at-lilly-pulitzer-on-june-24th/) - Shop for a Cause at Lilly PulitzerShop for Stepping Stones on June 24th from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm at the Lilly Pulitzer store in Kenwood Towne Centre. 10% of proceeds will be donated to Stepping Stones! Can't make it on the day of the event? Customers can pre-shop two days prior to the event, on June
- [July 19: Camp Kindness Day With Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/07/july-19-camp-kindness-day-with-stepping-stones-2/) - The American Camp Association invites you to participate in a national event highlighting the practice of intentional kindness that happens every day at American Camps. Here is your opportunity to demonstrate to the world how Stepping Stones has made an impact in your life![pdf-embedder url="https://steppingstonesohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Camp-Flyer-Kindness-Day-Flyer-2023-compress.pdf" title="Camp Flyer Kindness Day Flyer 2023 compress"]
- [15th Annual Open Your Heart Was a Success](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2023/02/15th-annual-open-your-heart-was-a-success/) - 15th Annual Open Your Heart is a success!On Tuesday, February 7th, Stepping Stones hosted the 15th Annual Open Your Heart, presented by Convalescent Hospital Fund for Children. The event netted more than $91,500 to benefit year-round programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities. The Valentine-inspired evening was chaired by Patti Zesch and held in
- [Stepping Stones to Host 15th Annual Open Your Heart Event](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/12/stepping-stones-to-host-15th-annual-open-your-heart-event/) - Stepping Stones will host the 2023 Open Your Heart dinner, presented by Convalescent Hospital Fund for Children, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023! Celebrate the event’s 15th year benefiting Stepping Stones’ mission to build pathways to independence and promote inclusion for people with developmental and physical disabilities.“We’re excited for the event this year, particularly as we
- [Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP Bring Holiday Cheer to Saturday Kids Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/12/calfee-halter-griswold-llp-bring-holiday-cheer-to-saturday-kids-club/) - Ho, ho, ho! The spirit of the holidays was definitely in the air as participants of Stepping Stones’ Saturday Kids Club received a bounty of gifts from Calfee, Halter & Griswold, LLP. Spreading holiday cheer, Calfee’s Partner-in-Charge John Mongelluzzo and Office Manager Jennifer Diers organized a recent shopping spree for Stepping Stones. With some careful planning
- [Stepping Stones Will Celebrate #GivingTuesday on November 29th!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/11/stepping-stones-will-celebrate-givingtuesday-on-november-29th/) - Stepping Stones is joining millions around the world and participating in the global movement, Giving Tuesday. This year’s event will be held on November 29, 2023 and Stepping Stones welcomes your support to help us make a larger impact on the individuals that we serve.Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of
- [Full Time Intervention Specialist and Educational Aide Job Openings Available](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/06/full-time-intervention-specialist-educational-aide-job-opening/) - Stepping Stones has full-time Intervention Specialist and Educational Aide job opening available in our Greater Cincinnati program for students with autism.
- [Step-Up Celebrates Class of 2022 Graduation](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/08/step-up-celebrates-jps-graduation/) - The class of 2022 gained a new member as Stepping Stones’ Step-Up Autism Alternative Education program applauded the accomplishments of John Schneider (JP) this summer. Founded in 2004, Step-Up was the first program of its kind in the region and offers individualized educations for students with severe autism. Stepping Stones partners with local school districts to
- [July 19: Camp Kindness Day With Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/07/july-19-camp-kindness-day-with-stepping-stones/) - The American Camp Association invites you to participate in a national event highlighting the practice of intentional kindness that happens every day at American Camps. Here is your opportunity to demonstrate to the world how Stepping Stones has made an impact in your life![pdf-embedder url="https://steppingstonesohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/7.5-Camp-Flyer-Kindness-Day-Flyer-2022.pdf" title="7.5 Camp Flyer Kindness Day Flyer 2022"]Click here to make a gift to support
- [The Golf Classic Raises Over $85K For Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/06/the-golf-classic-raises-over-85k-for-stepping-stones/) - Stepping Stones hosted its 21st Annual Golf Classic on June 6, 2022 at the O’Bannon Creek Golf Club. Stepping Stones netted more than $85,000 to benefit year-round programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Golfers participated in a raffle with 14 excellent packages and four challenges with luxury prizes. As the tournament came to
- [Mount Notre Dame Student Leads Capstone Project at Summer Day Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/06/mount-notre-dame-student-leads-capstone-project-at-summer-day-camp/) - It's official! Summer Day Camp is back in session at Stepping Stones' Given Campus in Indian Hill -- providing children and teens with nine weeks of fun and adventure.In the second week of camp, Mount Notre Dame student Catherine Graue provided refreshing fun for campers as she led a capstone project at the waterfront. Camper
- [Support Stepping Stones at Mariemont Jersey Mike's](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/04/support-stepping-stones-at-mariemont-jersey-mikes/) - Enjoy a delicious meal from Jersey Mike’s & support Stepping Stones in the process! On May 19th, a portion of all sales at the Mariemont location will be donated to Stepping Stones.[pdf-embedder url="https://steppingstonesohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4.19-Jersey-Mikes-Flyer-2022.pdf" title="4.19 Jersey Mikes Flyer 2022"]Click here to learn about more ways to support our programs for individuals with disabilities.
- [Stepping Stones to Host 18th Annual Bloom Fundraiser](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/06/stepping-stones-to-host-18th-annual-bloom-fundraiser/) - Stepping Stones will host the 2022 Bloom fundraiser on Saturday, September 10 at the Valley View Foundation in Milford. Event chair Nancy Aichholz invites you to enjoy a fabulous evening with dancing, a silent auction featuring premiere packages and dinner by Cincinnati’s best food trucks. Enjoy award-winning whiskey from Horse Soldier Bourbon and live music
- [Summer Camp Volunteer Opportunities](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/06/summer-camp-volunteer-opportunities/) - Stepping Stones has summer camp volunteer opportunities at two Greater Cincinnati locations. Create a magical summer for individuals with disabilities!
- [Step Up Autism Alternative Education Students Hunt for Easter Eggs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/04/step-up-autism-alternative-education-students-hunt-for-easter-eggs/) - Ahead of their spring break, students of Stepping Stones' Autism Alternative Education program enjoyed an inclusive Easter Egg Hunt in Indian Hill, Ohio.
- [Raise A Glass of Support for Stepping Stones!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/03/raise-a-glass-of-support-for-stepping-stones/) - Join us for Giveback Wednesday at Little Miami Brewing Company! Raise a glass of support on April 27th from 5-8 pm at Little Miami Brewing Co. in Milford. $1 per pint sold will benefit Stepping Stones![pdf-embedder url="https://steppingstonesohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Little-Miami-Giveback-Wednesday-Flyer.pdf" title="Little Miami Giveback Wednesday Flyer"]Click here to learn about more ways to support our programs for individuals with disabilities.
- [Pathways Newsletter: Summer 2022](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/05/pathways-newsletter-summer-2022/) - Click below to read our summer edition of the Pathways Newsletter and learn how participants & staff members cultivate their curiosity at Stepping Stones:[pdf-embedder url="https://steppingstonesohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Compressed-SA-Newsletter-Final-2022.pdf" title="Compressed SA Newsletter Final 2022"]Click here to make a summer gift to support our programs for individuals with disabilities.
- [Now Hiring 2022 Summer Overnight Camp Counselors and Early Applicants Receive a $500 Bonus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/12/now-hiring-2022-summer-overnight-camp-counselors-and-early-applicants-receive-a-500-bonus/) - Stepping Stones has summer camp counselor openings in Greater Cincinnati. Early applicants receive an additional $500 bonus for the Summer 2022 season!
- [Apply To Be A Special Events Summer Intern](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/02/apply-to-be-a-special-events-summer-intern/) - "Stepping Stones is an exciting place to work because every day is different. Whether it be building connections, enhancing skills, or learning new ones you are constantly growing. The skills you learn interning for Stepping Stones are ones you will carry with you throughout your entire career." - Adrianna Henderson, 2020 Summer Intern Special Events/Development
- [Stepping Stones to Put on 21st Annual Golf Classic](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/03/stepping-stones-to-put-on-21st-annual-golf-classic/) - Stepping Stones will host the 2022 Golf Classic on Monday, June 6 at the O’Bannon Creek Golf Club in Loveland. The morning flight will tee off at 8 a.m. and the afternoon flight will tee off at 1 p.m. Stepping Stones and event chair Steve Mennen invite you to enjoy a beautiful day with exciting
- [Learn More About Full-Time Job Openings at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/01/full-time-job-openings-cincinnati/) - Stepping Stones has full-time job openings available in Greater Cincinnati for a licensed Intervention Specialist and Direct Support Proessionals.
- [Stepping Stones’ First Hybrid Event Nets Over $86K](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/02/stepping-stones-first-hybrid-event-nets-over-86k/) - Stepping Stones hosted its 14th annual Open Your Heart fundraiser on February 8, 2022, in a brand new, hybrid format. Stepping Stones netted more than $86,000 to benefit year-round programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities.Supporters gathered in person at Eddie Merlot’s for a cocktail hour and a delicious dinner with a premier raffle
- [Now Hiring Educational Aides and Direct Support Professionals](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/08/cincinnati-summer-job-openings/) - Stepping Stones is an impact and United Way partner agency with outstanding Cincinnati summer job opportunities as well as full-time openings. Join our team!
- [2022 Weekend Volunteer Opportunities at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2022/01/2022-weekend-volunteer-opportunities-at-stepping-stones/) - Stepping Stones has 2022 weekend volunteer opportunities at two Greater Cincinnati locations. Earn service hours while supporting people with disabilities!
- [Stepping Stones 2020 Annual Report](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/12/stepping-stones-2020-annual-report/) - We’re excited to share our 2020 Annual Report! This year’s report is completely online in a video-driven, interactive format for all to see. To learn about the great things going on at Stepping Stones, please click below:
- [Pathways Newsletter: Summer 2021](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/04/pathways-newsletter-summer-2021/) - Click below to read our summer edition of the Pathways Newsletter and learn how campers & staff members prepare for summer camp:[pdf-embedder url="https://steppingstonesohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Final-Newsletter-Compressed.pdf" title="Final Newsletter Compressed"]Click here to make a summer gift to support our programs for individuals with disabilities.
- [Pathways Newsletter: Winter 2021](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/11/pathways-newsletter-winter-2021/) - Click below to read our winter edition of the Pathways Newsletter and learn how participants, staff members, volunteers and local organizations come together at Stepping Stones to create a community:[pdf-embedder url="https://steppingstonesohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/PRINT-WA-Newsletter-Final-2021.pdf" title="PRINT WA Newsletter Final 2021"]Click here to make a winter gift to support our programs for individuals with disabilities.
- [Stepping Stones to Host Hybrid Open Your Heart Event](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/11/stepping-stones-to-host-hybrid-open-your-heart-event/) - Stepping Stones will host the 2022 Open Your Heart dinner on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in a new, hybrid format! Celebrate the event’s 14th year benefiting Stepping Stones’ mission to build pathways to independence and promote inclusion for people with developmental and physical disabilities.“We’re thrilled to bring this beloved event back in person this year,”
- [Stepping Stones Hosts Most Successful Sporting Clays Tournament To Date](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/11/stepping-stones-exceeds-expectations-with-most-successful-sporting-clays-tournament-to-date/) - Stepping Stones hosted its 5th anniversary Sporting Clays Tournament on October 22, 2021, at the Sycamore Pheasant Club in Loveland. The event netted more than $114,000 to benefit year-round programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities, making this their most successful clay shoot ever!Attendees hit the course for a clay shoot featuring 75 targets,
- [Stepping Stones To Celebrate 10th Annual #GivingTuesday On November 30th](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/10/stepping-stones-celebrates-10th-annual-givingtuesday/) - Stepping Stones is responding to the meet the needs of Cincinnati area individuals with disabilities by participating in GivingTuesday, joining millions around the world participating in the global movement on November 30, 2021.GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick
- [New Full-Time Job Opening for a Recreation Coordinator to Join Our Team](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/10/recreation-coordinator-full-time-job-opening/) - Stepping Stones pleased to announce a new full-time job opening for a Recreation Coordinator to lead programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities.
- [Xavier Community Action Day Comes to Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/10/xavier-community-action-day-comes-to-stepping-stones/) - On Oct. 23, Stepping Stones was delighted to participate in the Xavier University Community Action Day -- an event with students, faculty and family completing service projects around Greater Cincinnati as well as alumni joining in across the country!A team of seven volunteers joined us for a beautiful morning in Saturday Kids Club! This popular
- [Stepping Stones Fall 2021 Volunteer Opportunities at Two Locations](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/10/fall-2021-volunteer-opportunities/) - Stepping Stones now has fall 2021 volunteer opportunities available in programs for individuals with disabilities at two Greater Cincinnati locations.
- [Cincinnati Country Day Students Volunteer in Stepping Stones Adult Day Program](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/10/cincinnati-country-day-students-volunteer-in-stepping-stones-adult-day-program/) - On September 24, forty Cincinnati Country Day students visited Stepping Stones for a day of community service!Groups of juniors visited our Allyn Campus (Batavia) and Drex Campus (Norwood) for some fun and learning in our Adult Day program. They enjoyed beautiful weather while partnering up with participants on the basketball court and rounds of outdoor
- [Lilly Pulitzer To Hold Fundraiser For Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/09/lilly-pulitzer-to-hold-fundraiser-for-stepping-stones/) - Shop for Stepping Stones on October 16th from 12 pm - 4 pm at the Lilly Pulitzer store in Kenwood Towne Centre. 10% of proceeds will be donated to Stepping Stones! Can't make it in? Give the store a call at 513-791-0098 to place an order and they'll make sure your purchase is included in the
- [Stepping Stones Brings Bloom Back In Person To Raise Over $236K](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/09/stepping-stones-brings-bloom-back-in-person-to-raise-over-236k/) - Stepping Stones hosted its 17th annual Bloom fundraiser on Saturday, September 11 at the Valley View Foundation in Milford. This was the first Bloom held in person since before the pandemic, helping Stepping Stones to raise more than $236,000 Net to benefit year-round programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities.Event chairs Mendy and Dr.
- [Bloom is Back In-Person This Summer!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/05/bloom-is-back-in-person-this-summer/) - Stepping Stones’ signature event, Bloom, is back LIVE and completely reimagined!
- [AAA/Bob Sumerel Tire & Service Golf Outing Benefits Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/07/aaa-bob-sumerel-tire-service-golf-outing-benefits-stepping-stones/) - Miss our Golf outing? Here's your 2nd chance to golf for Stepping Stones! AAA/Bob Sumerel Tire & Service’s 2021 Annual Golf Outing will take place on Saturday, August 28th at 1:30 pm at Fairfield Greens South Trace in Fairfield, Ohio. All proceeds will benefit Stepping Stones! The event will feature split the pot, a raffle, a barrel of cheer, mulligans,
- [Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP Spreads Holiday Cheer in Saturday Kids Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/12/calfee-halter-griswold-llp-spreads-holiday-cheer-in-saturday-kids-club/) - Spreading holiday cheer, Cincinnati law firm Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP donate presents to children with disabilities attending Stepping Stones on Dec. 12.
- [Stepping Stones to Put on 5th Anniversary Sporting Clays Tournament](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/07/stepping-stones-to-put-on-5th-anniversary-sporting-clays-tournament/) - Stepping Stones will host the 2021 Sporting Clays Tournament on Friday, October 22nd at 11:30 a.m. at the Sycamore Pheasant Club in Loveland. Co-chairs Peter Borchers and Brian Folke welcome new and experienced shooters for a fun day in the great outdoors, benefiting year-round programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities.Attendees will hit the
- [Summer Overnight Staycations are Back in Action with Updated Amenities](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/06/summer-overnight-staycations-amenity-updates/) - Stepping Stones Summer Overnight Staycations have exciting amenity updates for an enhanced program experience for teens and adults with disabilities.
- [Golfers From Around The Nation Raise Over $82K For Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/06/golfers-from-around-the-nation-raise-over-82k-for-stepping-stones/) - Stepping Stones hosted its 20th Annual Golf Classic on June 7, 2021 at the O’Bannon Creek Golf Club. Stepping Stones netted more than $82,000 to benefit year-round programming for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Golfers participated in a raffle with eleven excellent packages and four challenges with luxury prizes. As the tournament came to
- [Ways To Support Stepping Stones Right Now](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/05/ways-to-support-stepping-stones-right-now/) - During this challenging time, we wanted to share three ways that you can support Stepping Stones during the weeks and months of uncertainty ahead. Together, we are a community that promotes inclusion and builds pathways to independence for individuals with disabilities.Thank you for your support! Go Krogering for Stepping Stones Enrolling your Kroger Plus Card
- [Step-Up Celebrates Class of 2021 Graduation Season](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/06/2021-graduation-step-up/) - Spring 2021 graduation ceremonies celebrate students with autism at Stepping Stones' Step Up program in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Stepping Stones' Adult Day Program Participants Complete Community Service Projects -- from a Distance!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/04/cincinnati-nature-center-community-service/) - Stepping Stones' Adult Day programs for adults with developmental disabilities are completing a community service project for the Cincinnati Nature Center.
- [Summit Country Day Students Share the Gift of Art](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/04/summit-country-day-students-share-the-gift-of-art/) - Summit Country Day leads a community services project for Stepping Stones' students with autism in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Join the Summer Overnight Staycation Staff Team](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/02/join-the-summer-overnight-staycation-staff-team/) - As we look forward to another Summer Overnight Staycation season, Stepping Stones is recruiting members to join our seasonal staff team!We are an impact organization that has been serving individuals with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati since 1963! Our Summer Overnight Staycation program invites teens and adults for an enriching 5-day retreat in a scenic and
- [Now Recruiting Lifeguards to Join Our Dynamic Summer Team](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/04/summer-lifeguard-job-openings/) - Stepping Stones has summer lifeguard job openings at two Greater Cincinnati locations! Gain leadership skills in a highly inclusive atmosphere.
- [Register Now for 2021 Weekend Recreation Programs at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/11/2021-weekend-receation-programs/) - The New Year has arrived! Register now for 2021 Saturday Club and Weekend Respites Dates. Are you glad to welcome the New Year? If so, we have wonderful news! With COVID-19 modifications in place, registration for 2021 Saturday Club and Weekend Respite dates is open. Our popular Saturday Kids and Saturday Young Adult Club programs operate
- [Stepping Stones Is Now Hiring for Weekend Programs Throughout the School-Year](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/07/weekend-job-openings/) - Are you looking for weekend job openings throughout the school-year?Join Our Weekend Creative Crew! While things may look a little different this year than usual, Stepping Stones is hiring seasonal staff members for our weekend recreation programs throughout the school-year! Our Weekend Respite and Saturday Clubs offer outdoor adventure and recreation activities to children, teens
- [Stepping Stones 2019 Annual Report](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2021/01/stepping-stones-2019-annual-report/) - We're excited to share our 2019 Annual Report! This year's report is completely online in a brand new, interactive format for everyone to see. Please note that the material presented in this annual report is from 2019 (pre-pandemic). To read about the great things going on at Stepping Stones, please click below:
- [Stepping Stones Celebrates the Holidays With Ethicon of Johnson & Johnson](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/12/stepping-stones-celebrates-the-holidays-with-ethicon-of-johnson-johnson/) - Ethicon of Johnson & Johnson partnered with Stepping Stones to celebrate the holidays with their Adult Day program for people with disabilities in Cincinnati.
- [Adult Day Services Stays Connected Over Zoom](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/11/adult-day-services-zoom/) - Like so many this year, Stepping Stones has joined the Zoom bandwagon! The video call platform has been a fantastic tool to keep our program community together while otherwise not being able to meet in person.Zoom has been especially useful in Adult Day Services, connecting small groups at our three program locations with those who
- [Students with Autism Benefit from Weekly Martial Arts Classes](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/11/students-with-autism-benefit-from-weekly-martial-arts-classes/) - Every Thursday, calls of "Kiai" are heard on the grounds of our Given Campus in Indian Hill! The Japanese term echoing through the air is a joyful sound as students of the Step-Up Autism Alternative Education program have resumed in-person martial arts classes this fall. With COVID-19 modifications in place, Master Strickland of Cincinnati Marital Arts
- [Stepping Stones Celebrates 9th Annual GivingTuesday](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/11/stepping-stones-celebrates-9th-annual-givingtuesday/) - Stepping Stones is responding to the meet the needs of Cincinnati area individuals with disabilities by participating in GivingTuesday, joining millions around the world participating in the global movement on December 1, 2020.GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick
- [Saturday Young Adults Club Returns for the Fall 2020 Season](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/10/saturday-young-adults-club-fall-2020/) - After breaking for the summer camp, Stepping Stones' Saturday Young Adults Club is back in full swing! The popular recreation program invites teens and young adults with disabilities for an evening of connecting with their peers over seasonal activities. Saturday Young Adults Club operates every weekend from 3 to 8 pm at Stepping Stones' Given Campus
- [Meet Intervention Specialist Alex Perry](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/10/intervention-specialist-alex-perry/) - Meet Our Step-Up Autism Alternative Education Services Team:Alex Perry, Intervention SpecialistWith a Bachelor's in Special Education, Alex Perry is a certified Intervention Specialist and leads our Transition classroom at the Given Campus in Indian Hill.She has worked with Stepping Stones since 2019 as a Waterfront Specialist in Summer Day Camp. This summer, she served as
- [Meet Intervention Specialist Jennifer Schneider](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/10/jennifer-schneider-intervention-specialist/) - Meet Our Step-Up Team:Jennifer Schneider, Intervention SpecialistJennifer Schneider is a certified Intervention Specialist and a member of our Step-Up Autism Alternative Education team. She has a degree in Elementary and Special Education from Northern Kentucky and has been working with Stepping Stones for three years. This school-year she is leading the Annex classroom at our
- [Local Lowe's Heroes Donate $2K in Wishlist Items to Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/10/lowes-heroes-support-stepping-stones/) - On Thurs. Oct. 22, two local Lowe's store managers spread goodwill at Stepping Stones! Samantha Attinger of the Mason store and Travis Caldwell of the Beechmont location made a special delivery to our Given Campus in Indian Hill. With them, they brought a bounty of tools from our agency wishlist -- valued at $2,000!The donation
- [Fall Respites Begin!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/09/fall-respites-begin/) - It was so much fun starting off respites at our Allyn campus this season!The first respite’s theme was Wild Wilderness. It was a beautiful end of summer weekend! We were still able to do a lot of “summertime” activities. We had an evening campfire and s’mores on Friday night, and we did archery, played on
- [REALTORS with Heart Donate AED's to Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/02/realtors-with-heart-gift-two-life-saving-aeds-to-camp-allyn/) - Stepping Stones Receives Gifts to Save Lives!Yesterday, February 11th, Stepping Stones Allyn Campus received two Automated External Defibrillators, also known as AED, from the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors' REALTORS with Heart program. Realtors with Heart was founded by Laurie Nippert Leonard with a mission to make Greater Cincinnati a heart-safe community through CPR/AED Training,
- [Weekend Respites Offer Fun and Recreation at Camp Allyn](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/03/weekend-respites-offer-fun-recreation-camp-allyn/) - Spring has finally arrived and Stepping Stones' Weekend Respite program is reflecting back on all the fun they've had over the last couple of months. Held at our scenic 46-acre Camp Allyn campus in Batavia, the programs provide teens and adults with a stimulating social environment, engaging recreational activities, and the opportunity to build new
- [Movement Mortgage Employees Launch Volunteer Effort at Camp Allyn](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/05/movement-mortgage-volunteer-camp-allyn/) - On May 6, Movement Mortgage staff and their families set out to beautify Camp Allyn!A team of 60 volunteers completed a variety of projects around campus to spruce up the grounds for the busy summer camp season ahead! They spread mulch, removed tree stumps, worked on landscaping and stained picnic tables and benches. "We are thrilled
- [Michelman Volunteers Lend Helping Hands at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/09/michelman-volunteers-at-stepping-stones/) - On Sept. 25, Stepping Stones was glad to host a team of Michelman volunteers for a day of community service! A small but mighty 6-man crew visited our Given Campus in Indian Hill, as our very first volunteer group since March. They took advantage of clear skies and sunshine, spending a beautiful fall day completing
- [New Saturday Club Dates Added for the Fall 2020 Season at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/09/new-saturday-club-dates-added-for-the-fall-2020-season/) - Fall has arrived! Along with it? The return of Stepping Stones' popular Saturday Club programs.On Sept. 19th, Saturday Kids Club and Saturday Young Adults Club kicked off a season of fall adventures at our Given Campus in Indian Hill. With 23 acres, this scenic natural setting is the perfect environment for participants to get active
- [Meet Our Educational Services Director: Megan Wingerberg](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/09/educational-services-director-megan-wingerberg/) - Meet Our Step-Up Autism Alternative Education Services Team:Megan Wingerberg, Educational Services DirectorAfter receiving her Bachelors of Education from the University of Cincinnati, Megan joined Stepping Stones' team and has been working with us for two years. She is also currently enrolled in the Masters of Education Leadership program at UC.Prior to beginning her teaching career,
- [Step-Up Program Celebrates Graduation with Drive-By Parade](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/05/step-up-drive-by-graduation-parade/) - Class of 2020 added a new member last week when Kristen R. graduated from Stepping Stones’ Step-Up Autism Alternative Education program! The Step-Up program was founded in 2004 and serves students with severe autism who have been unable to succeed in a typical classroom setting. Currently, the program serves students from 13 school districts –
- [LaSalle Partners with Stepping Stones for Community Service Day](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/09/lasalle-high-school-community-service-project/) - On Sept. 18, four LaSalle High School freshmen and their fathers were called to serve their community with a visit to Stepping Stones' Drex Campus in Norwood. The volunteer team lent helping hands to our maintenance crew with an outdoor car wash, the first volunteer project to be completed at one of our campuses since
- [Thank You to Our Summer Superheroes](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/08/thank-you-to-our-summer-superheroes/) - As we wrap-up a somewhat different summer season, Stepping Stones extends heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated staff members of our Day Camp and Overnight Staycation programs. It's been a year of adapting and our talented team did so beautifully, working diligently every day to provide a safe program experience for the individuals we were fortunate to
- [Virtually Tour Stepping Stones' New Parkcrest Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/06/stepping-stones-parkcrest-campus/) - In late 2019, Stepping Stones broke ground on a Western Hills property with plans of relocating our North Bend Rd. program to a much bigger, fully renovated space. After months of construction and a number of curveballs from 2020, we are delighted to have participants settling in to the new site!The fully accessible Parkcrest Campus
- [An Update on Our Summer Rec & Leisure Program Season](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/06/summer-camp-covid-19/) - To our camp community,Over the last few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has touched all of our lives, shaping a new normal that is very different from where we were a year ago. As the crisis evolved, Stepping Stones watched with growing concern and questions on how we could safely provide the traditional summer camp experience
- [Updates on the Summer 2020 Program Season](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/05/summer-2020-updates/) - Dear Families and Caregivers, We hope this finds you well. We also wanted to reach out to you with an update on our summer season. After much thoughtful consideration, and given the uncertainty of current conditions, Stepping Stones has come to the tough decision that we will need to postpone the opening of camp this
- [Adult Day Program Inspired by Northside's Scarecoronas](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/05/scarecoronas-adult-day-program/) - Putting a twist on the traditional scarecrow, members of the Northside community have been designing “scare-coronas” to scare the coronavirus away! It’s an initiative that’s caught on quickly, with more than 260 submissions on display around Northside for local residents to enjoy on walking or driving tours.Making Scarecoronas at Stepping StonesWhen Adult Day Services Coordinator
- [Adult Day Services Starts to Slowly Reopen](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/05/adult-day-services-slowly-reopens/) - Two months after closing our program doors in response to COVID-19, Stepping Stones has received approval from the State of Ohio and local counties to slowly reopen Adult Day Services. This is great news of progress and on May 18, we were thrilled to start welcoming small groups back to program at our Allyn, Drex
- [Cincinnati Social Resources During COVID-19 Crisis](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/03/cincinnati-social-resources-during-covid-19-crisis/) - For additional information on resources in our area, please click the link below.https://docs.google.com/document/d/119-gF1MBYTGJpJkmXdmCMUrLXElEaW3JR_-PREDsGbs/edit?usp=sharing
- [Activities to Do at Home](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/04/activities-to-do-at-home/) - Stepping Stones hopes you are staying healthy and safe! During this period of sheltering in place, we wanted to recommend some engaging activities families can participate together in safely at home. Please review our suggestion of activities to do at home below. We look forward to seeing everyone again soon! Activities to Do at HomeCelebrate
- [Stepping Stones Supporter Spotlight](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/03/stepping-stones-supporter-spotlight-2/) - Meet Michelle Jones - Longtime Stepping Stones' SupporterQ: How long have you supported Stepping Stones? A: My love for Stepping Stones blossomed when my three boys, Harrison, Colin and Palmer volunteered as elementary children at summer camp. Now, my boys are 23, 20 and 19 years old. Stepping Stones has been a wonderful part of
- [Stepping Stones Program for Adults Visits The Learning Kitchen](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/03/the-learning-kitchen-stepping-stones/) - On Feb. 27, adult participants of Stepping Stones developed their cooking skills while preparing an African feast at The Learning Kitchen. Located in West Chester, the business offers cooking classes that are fun and social on a variety of cuisines from around the globe.Master Chefs in the MakingAt personal cooking stations, each participant set out
- [Stepping Stones' Open Your Heart a Huge Success](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/02/stepping-stones-open-your-heart-a-huge-success/) - Open Your Heart to Stepping Stones!On Tuesday, February 4th, more than 250 guests attended the 12th annual, presented by Convalescent Hospital for Children, at Eddie Merlot’s fine restaurant in Montgomery. The elegant Valentine-inspired evening was chaired by Patti Zesch and netted more than $104,000 to support Stepping Stones’ programs for children and adults with disabilities.The
- [Chair Yoga Comes to Adult Day Services](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/02/chair-yoga-adult-day-services/) - Participants of Adult Day Services at Stepping Stones' Drex Campus in Norwood have been enjoying the benefits of chair yoga! Community volunteer and certified instructor Michael Lau has been leading regular Wednesday classes in the year-round program since Fall 2019. Participants are given the opportunity to attend chair yoga over other afternoon activities and the
- [Step-Up Students Study Shakespeare with Ensemble Theatre](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/02/hunter-heartbeat-method-ensemble-theatre/) - Students of our Step-Up Autism Alternative Education are studying Shakespeare with the Hunter Heartbeat Method at weekly classes led by Ensemble Theatre. The Hunter Heartbeat Method The theatre workshop classes use the renowned Hunter Heartbeat Method – a series of sensory games Kelly Hunter developed for youth with autism to explore Shakespeare’s works through expression.
- [Stepping Stones Celebrates Acts of Kindness](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/12/stepping-stones-celebrates-acts-of-kindness/) - A smile. A helping hand. An encouraging word. As simple as they are, these gestures can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one. At Stepping Stones, acts of kindness are fundamental to our mission of increasing independence and promoting inclusion for children and adults with disabilities. Regardless of our roles — program participant, staff
- [Stepping Stones Supporter Spotlight](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2020/01/stepping-stones-supporter-spotlight/) - Meet Patti Zesch – 2020 Open Your Heart Chair and Stepping Stones Board of Trustees MemberMission Enthusiast, Charismatic Leader & Stepping Stone SustainerFor Patti Zesch, the mission is clear, “I enjoy giving back to my local community to keep myself and my family grounded and productive members of the community.” Patti Zesch, chair of Stepping
- [Start Your New Decade Early and Register 2020 Programs, Now](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/11/2020-program-registration/) - As we are in the home stretch of 2019, start your new decade early by registering for Weekend Respite and Saturday Club programs in 2020! Stepping Stones' weekend recreation programs run through the winter and spring seasons at two Greater Cincinnati locations. Learn more about these program options below and start registering for your 2020 dates,
- [Lowe's Heroes Spread Goodwill at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/12/lowes-heroes-cincinnati/) - On Dec. 3, employees of Lowe's Mason and Beechmont locations joined forces for a tremendous service project at Stepping Stones. 25 skilled volunteers, ranging from inventory control staff to front-end supervisors and store mangers, spent a full day working hard at our Given Campus in Indian Hill. The service event was part of Lowe’s Heroes,
- [Christ College of Nursing Students Volunteer at Weekend Respites](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/12/christ-college-nursing-students-volunteer/) - Students of The Christ College of Nursing are learning the value of a volunteer experience at Stepping Stones! This fall, the nursing students have been routinely spending their Saturdays volunteering in our Weekend Respite program. As volunteers, the students befriend participants while joining them in skill-building and creative activities. For the nursing experience, this real-life
- [Register Now for Fall Adventures at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/07/recreation-program-registration/) - CREATE Your Adventure at Stepping StonesDuring the school-year, Stepping Stones offers a variety of weekend recreation programs - filled with adventure for children, teens and adults with disabilities.Our popular Kids and Young Adult Saturday Clubs are available at the Given Campus (Indian Hill) and Overnight Adventures are offered at our scenic 46-acre Allyn Campus in
- [Stepping Stones Choice Charity!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/11/24594/) - Joe Creighton Danced for Stepping Stones Stepping Stones is extremely grateful for Joe Creighton and his dance moves he showed on November 9th at the Dance with your Heart Charity Gala. Joe, Owner of Creighton Concepts, Let's Oggo, Cheapside Cafe and Mecca OTR, chose Stepping Stones as his charity of choice. Six additional local Cincinnati celebrities
- [Record-Breaking Fishing Derby Raises Support for Adult Day Services](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/10/fishing-derby-benefits-stepping-stones/) - On October 5, 44 fishermen and their families raised support for Stepping Stones at the Fishing Derby!Held at our scenic Given Campus in Indian Hill, the annual event raised a record $2,890 to benefit the Adult Day Services program. This is tremendous growth over last year's derby - with a 71 percent increase! Fishermen enjoyed
- [Saluting Our Summer Volunteer Champions](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/10/summer-volunteer-champions/) - Despite a very rainy start, volunteer engagement was at a record high in Stepping Stones' 2019 Summer Camp season! More than 2,600 group and individual volunteers accumulated 16,345 hours of service in both our Day Camp and Overnight Staycation programs. We are blown away by their generosity and thank everyone for sharing their time and talents
- [Stepping Stones' Camp Allyn Steps Into National Spotlight](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/10/american-dream-network-camp-allyn/) - Last month, Stepping Stones' Camp Allyn received national recognition when InFocus Real Estate Group's Principal Broker Kristen Hess-Winters toured the 47-acre Batavia property in her debut episode of The American Dream.The national television series has thirty-eight successful spinoffs and highlights the lifestyle and real estate of cities across the country. Cincinnati's show on The American Dream
- [Adult Participants Enjoy First-Hand Look at New Accessible Voting System](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/10/accessible-voting-system/) - A new accessible voting system has come to Cincinnati and participants of Stepping Stones got an advanced look ahead of next month's election!In September, two Hamilton County Board of Elections representatives visited Stepping Stones and led a presentation at our UCP Campus in Norwood about the accessible voting system. The new machines will help individuals
- [Stepping Stones Bloom Gala Was A Success!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/09/stepping-stones-bloom-gala-was-a-success/) - Stepping Stones'annual Bloom gala raised over $245,000 on Saturday, Sept 7th.Presented by Huntington, Bloom was held at Greenacres Arts Center in Indian Hill on a beautiful September evening. It was the perfect setting filled with beautiful art, live music, great food, dancing and entertainment. We can't thank you enough for being a part of this special
- [Learn About the New Stepping Stones Volunteer Champions Program](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/05/volunteer-champions-program/) - The new Volunteer Champions program offers a long-term service opportunity that will help rising student leaders achieve their full potential. At Stepping Stones, we recognize the importance of training, mentoring and supporting the student volunteers who support our recreation programs.To appreciate our most dedicated volunteers, the agency has launched a new “Volunteer Champions” program! This new
- [Kings High School Students Visit Adult Program for 'Senior Service Day'](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/09/kings-high-school-senior-service-day/) - On Wed., Sept. 11, twelve seniors from Kings High School stepped out of the classroom for a day of service at Stepping Stones' Camp Allyn location in Batavia, Ohio. Kings High School "Senior Service Day"The volunteer experience was part of Kings High School's "Senior Service Day", an annual tradition that teaches the value of giving back
- [Summer Day Campers Enjoy the Gift of Music Therapy](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/08/summer-day-camp-music-therapy/) - Children and teens with disabilities enjoyed the gift of music in Stepping Stones' Summer Day Camp music therapy program. Sponsored by Terri Hogan and Contemporary Cabinetry East, the camp program addition united Stepping Stones with Melodic Connections. The partnership was a perfect fit, bringing together two nonprofits who are both dedicated to serving individuals of
- [Stepping Stones Celebrates Camp Kindness Day with FC Cincinnati](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/08/camp-kindness-day-fc-cincinnati/) - On July 23, Stepping Stones partnered with FC Cincinnati to celebrate National Camp Kindness Day at Summer Day Camp. What is Camp Kindness Day?Founded by the American Camping Association, the Camp Kindness Day is a national celebration of the intentional kindness that happens every day at camp. To join Stepping Stones in celebrating the occasion, FC Cincinnati's Ambassador
- [Construction Professionals Unite for Day of Volunteering at Summer Day Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/08/construction-come-together-day-volunteer-event/) - On Friday, August 9, Greater Cincinnati construction companies came together in the spirit of giving back and making a positive difference in their community! A team of thirty-three professionals from thirteen agencies spent the day volunteering at Stepping Stones' summer day camp for children and teens with disabilities.In its seventh year, "Construction Come Together Day"
- [Stepping Stones Thanks Our Summer Camp Volunteers](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/08/summer-camp-volunteers/) - As we conclude another fantastic summer season, Stepping Stones extends a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped us create a positive experience for the individuals we serve. Hundreds of volunteers came to Stepping Stones this summer from across Cincinnati and around the country. With more than 15,000 hours of service, the level of
- [Overnight Staycation Program Explores Creativity](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/07/overnight-staycation-camp-allyn/) - In Stepping Stones' Summer Overnight Staycation program, teens and adults with disabilities move into Camp Allyn for six-day retreats! Located in Batavia, the scenic 46-acre property is the perfect setting for outdoor recreation activities. While our summer program season got off to somewhat of a rainy start, that in no way dampened the level of fun
- [Stepping Stones & Pizza Hut Partner for Independence](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/07/stepping-stones-pizza-hut-partner-for-independence/) - Spring of 2019, Stepping Stones partnered with Pizza Hut Franchisee CFL Pizza, LLC to raise awareness and support towards our programs. The campaign started on April 3rd and closes on June 17th, 2019. With 32 Greater Cincinnati locations, over $13,000 was raised to support children, teens, and adults with disabilities.We are humbled by the compassion,
- [Stepping Stones & CABR at the 45th Annual Operation Sunshine](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/07/cincinnati-board-of-realtors-45th-annual-operation-sunshine/) - Operation Sunshine!Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors delivers more than sunshine to Stepping Stones' Camp Allyn.On July 25th, the CABR hosted the annual Operation Sunshine picnic for participants of our Overnight Staycation. 52 teens and adults with disabilities enjoyed a fried chicken meal, deli sandwiches, savory sides and a beautiful 'sunshine' cake served by the realtors
- [Now Open: Summer 2019 Program Registration](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/11/summer-2019-program-registration/) - Registration for Sumer 2019 Programs is Now Open!Summer 2019 will be here before we know it and Stepping Stones is ready! Our nine-week summer camp calendar is filled with new and exciting adventures for children, teens and adults with disabilities. From blasting off to space, to walking on the wild side and traveling through time, each
- [The Golf Classic Nets More than $82K for Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/06/golf-classic-2019/) - Stepping Stones' 18th annual Golf Classic was presented by Niagara Bottling and netted more than $82,500 for programs serving individuals with disabilities. On Monday, June 10, tournament chair Steve Mennen welcomed more than 180 guests at O'Bannon Creek Golf Club for a beautiful day of golf and surprises. The golf outing featured both a morning and
- [Adult Day Programs Show Appreciation of Local First Responders](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/06/stepping-stones-first-responders/) - Participants of Stepping Stones' Adult Day program showed their support for local police officers and firemen this spring! Clermont Co. Sheriff's Office Located in Batavia, Stepping Stones' Camp Allyn program assembled a care package for the Clermont Co. Sheriff's Department.In the wake of losing one of their own, Deputy Brewer, in the line of duty,
- [Adults Around Town Program Enjoys Spring Sock Hop Dance](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/06/sock-hop-dance/) - To celebrate the end of a successful season of outings, our Adults Around Town program put on their dancing shoes for a traditional sock hop dance! The spring event was held in the gymnasium of our UCP Campus in Norwood and featured a live DJ, refreshments and crafting station. Getting in the spirit of the
- [Cappy's Tap Room to Raise Support for Stepping Stones on June 9](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/05/cappys-loveland/) - Support Stepping Stones at Cappy's Wine & Spirits!Located in downtown Loveland, Cappy's Wine & Spirits is the perfect location to relax with friends and family by the Little Miami River.On Sunday, June 9, the local hot spot is hosting a fundraiser to raise support for Stepping Stones! Wind down your weekend in their covered outdoor
- [3rd Annual Sporting Clays Tournament Nets More Than $80K for Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/05/sporting-clays-tournament-stepping-stones/) - Stepping Stones' 3rd annual Sporting Clays Tournament was held at Sycamore Pheasant Club in Loveland and netted more than $80,000 for programs serving people with disabilities. On Friday, May 10, thirty-three teams enjoyed a beautiful spring day in the great outdoors! The event began at noon with a Jersey Mike's lunch followed by a safety training.
- [Stepping Stones and Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship Partner to Empower Adults with Disabilities](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/09/cincinnati-therapeutic-riding-horsemanship-program/) - Participants of Stepping Stones’ Adult Day Services are enjoying the benefits of an exciting new partnership with Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship.Together, the two nonprofits launched the “H.O.P.E. (Horses Offer Purpose and Empowerment) for Adults with Disabilities” program. Funded by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, this innovative program is the first of its kind in the
- [An Experience at Stepping Stones Summer Camp Casts a Ripple Effect - Impacting Countless Lives](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/05/summer-camp-ripple-effect/) - Casting a Ripple Effect at Stepping StonesFor 19 year-old college sophomore Katie Perry, witnessing 'moments of victory' with Stepping Stones' campers was the stone that cast a ripple effect - inspiring her to major in special education."I realized after getting to know these incredible campers on a one-on-one basis, watching them grow and growing with
- [14th Annual Bloom Gala Raises Support for Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/09/bloom-gala/) - The 14th annual Bloom gala was held Saturday, September 8 at Greenacres Arts Center in Indian Hill. More than 400 guests raised support for Stepping Stones’ programs serving people with disabilities and enjoyed a joyous evening of live-entertainment, a Signature Photo Booth and menu of tapas and desserts by more than 25 Cincinnati restaurants and
- [Visionaries + Voices Partners with Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/04/visionaries-and-voices/) - Students of Step-Up are benefiting from a new partnership between Stepping Stones and Visionaries + Voices. Founded in 2003, the local nonprofit is committed to creating a more inclusive arts community. The partnership with Stepping Stones is a perfect fit and empowers our students with severe autism to channel their behaviors into a creative outlet. Every Friday,
- [Stepping Stones Celebrates National Volunteer Week](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/04/national-volunteer-week/) - Every year, organizations around the country choose to celebrate National Volunteer Week in April to honor those individuals who choose to give others their time so generously. This tradition has many origins, but in the United States in specifically grew from the popularity of Points of Light by the late President George Bush. The nonprofit coordinates thousands
- [SmartBoards Introduce Interactive Programming to Adults with Disabilities](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2019/02/smartboards-interactive-programming-adults-with-disabilities/) - On December 17, participants of Stepping Stones' Adult Day Services received the gift of technology at a ceremony at our UCP Campus in Norwood. During the presentation, two new CleverTouch Pro smartboards were unveiled - a generous gift from the Margot Dinerman Gift of Hope program. Gretchen and Robert Dinerman established the giving tradition to honor
- [Holiday Magic Arrives at Camp Allyn](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/12/holiday-magic-at-camp-allyn/) - On Dec. 11, participants of Stepping Stones’ Adult Day Services program enjoyed a heart-warming holiday celebration at Camp Allyn.The holiday bash featured a full day of festivities and was thoughtfully organized by community volunteer Todd Little. For Todd, the goal was to bring holiday magic to Camp Allyn and through a series of thoughtful surprises
- [Stepping Stones Programs Provide Routine and Serve the Whole Family](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/12/stepping-stones-programs-serve-cincinnati-families/) - This holiday season, Stepping Stones invites you to celebrate the true family affair we see in our programs for people with disabilities! Meet Jaiden and Rylan Jaiden and Rylan have attended Summer Day Camp since 2015. They first enrolled at Stepping Stones as foster children. In May 2016, their loving foster parents Amy and Russ
- [Holiday Shopping to Support Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/12/holiday-shopping-support-stepping-stones/) - The most magical time of the year is upon us! It's time to deck the halls, shop for treasured gifts for loved ones and celebrate all the season has to offer.During this giving season, Stepping Stones is excited to share two great opportunities to support our programs for people with disabilities with your holiday shopping.
- [This Giving Season, Support Families at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/11/support-cincinnati-families-disabilities/) - This holiday season, Stepping Stones invites you to celebrate the true family affair we see in our programs through two sisters who have found a second home at the Allyn Campus in Batavia, Ohio.Sara and Amanda, ages 42 and 28 respectively, participate in Adult Day Services and Overnight Respites throughout the year. The sisters are
- [Adult Participants of Stepping Stones Mail Care Packages to Our Troops](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/12/adults-support-our-troops/) - Participants of Stepping Stones' BeauVita West Adult Day Services program understand how important it is to support our troops.This giving season, they completed their second annual 'Care Package' project. Collecting food, batteries and personal hygiene items, the adults assembled and mailed twelve packages to members of the 3rd Platoon from 259 HR Co. In addition
- [Stepping Stones Board President John Mongelluzzo Receives 'Volunteer of the Year' Award](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/11/john-mongelluzzo-volunteer-of-the-year/) - On November 8, Stepping Stones was proud to see our board president John Mongelluzzo named "Volunteer of the Year" at AFP Cincinnati's National Philanthropy Day luncheon. With his involvement at Stepping Stones dating back to 2004, Mongelluzzo has championed the agency's mission of building pathways to independence for people with disabilities and raised support for
- [Mariemont Art Exhibit to Support Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/07/mariemont-art-exhibit-to-support-stepping-stones/) - In August, acclaimed local artists Eileen McConkey, Gina Stevenson, Jan Wiesner and Mark Wiesner are coming together to support Stepping Stones with a two-week art show in Mariemont. Hosted by the Mariemont Woman's Art Club and Cultural Center, the Makers' Mark Painting & Sculpture exhibit will be on display at The Barn through September 2. On
- [Sporting Clays Tournament Raises More than $56,000](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/05/sporting-clays-tournament-raises-more-than-56000/) - On Friday, May 11, 134 shooters attended Stepping Stones' Sporting Clays Tournament at Sycamore Pheasant Club in Loveland, Ohio.With sunny skies, the second annual event was a beautiful day in the great outdoors. Guests enjoyed lunch by Jersey Mike's and a safety training before hitting the course for a 27-station clay shoot. The tournament also
- [Pizza Hut Supports Stepping Stones with Time, Talent and Treasure](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/07/pizza-hut-supports-stepping-stones/) - Greater Cincinnati Pizza Hut stores have supported Stepping Stones' programs for people with disabilities with their time, talent and treasure in 2018.Eight-Week Fundraiser Raises $16,000In late March, CFL Pizza, LLC's thirty Greater Cincinnati Pizza Hut stores kicked-off an eight-week fundraising campaign that invited the Tri-State community to add $1, $3, $5 and $10 donations onto
- [Thank You to Our 2018 Summer Volunteers](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/08/summer-volunteers-thank-you/) - This summer, hundreds of volunteers from across Cincinnati and around the country volunteered at Stepping Stones' summer day camp! We are so grateful for all of the tremendous group and individual volunteers who shared their time and talents to create magical summer memories for our participants.Our dedicated volunteers bring joy and compassion to Stepping Stones
- [Now Open: Summer 2018 Program Registration](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/11/summer-2018-registration-open/) - Summer 2018 Registration is Now Open!Summer 2018 will be here before we know it and Stepping Stones is ready! Our nine-week summer camp calendar is filled with new and exciting adventures for children, teens and adults with disabilities. From blasting off to space, to walking on the wild side and traveling through time, each session has
- [Support Stepping Stones at Pizza Hut, April 4th through May 31st](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/04/cincinnati-pizza-hut/) - Greater Cincinnati Pizza Hut locations are raising support for Stepping Stones this spring. Support our programs for children and adults with disabilities by calling or visiting your nearest store.A Slice of Independence in Every BoxStepping Stones is proud to be the exclusive charity partner of CFL Pizza, LLC and the beneficiary of an eight-week fundraising
- [Step-Up Students Enjoy Visits from Therapy Dog](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/05/autism-students-therapy-dog/) - Every Monday, students of Stepping Stones' Step-Up Autism Alternative Education program start the week with special guest visitors. Local fireman Larry Bennett and his American black lab Frye visit the program to spread joy and bond with participants.Adopted from Cincinnati Lab Rescue and certified by Therapy Pets of Greater Cincinnati, two-year-old Frye brings positive energy
- [Raptor, Inc. Makes a Special Visit to Stepping Stones' Adult Day Program](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/03/raptor-inc-adult-day-program/) - To celebrate the final days of winter and start of spring, Stepping Stones hosted several exciting guests from Raptor, Inc. at our Allyn Campus in Batavia.Before an eager audience that included participants from all three of Stepping Stones' Adult Day program locations (BeauVita West, UCP and Allyn), the local raptor preservation introduced a Falcon named
- [Kendra Scott Grand Opening Supports Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/01/kendra-scott-kenwood-towne-centre/) - On Thursday, January 25th, Stepping Stones exclusively partnered with Kendra Scott for the Grand Opening of their Kenwood Towne Centre location. It was a joyous evening, raising $1,700 to support Stepping Stones' programs for children and adults with disabilities. Kendra Scott Gives Back to Stepping StonesFrom 5 to 9 pm, more than sixty supporters of Stepping
- [Open Your Heart Celebrates 10 Years and Raises More than $100,000](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/02/open-heart-celebrates-10-years/) - On Tuesday, February 6th, more than 250 guests attended the 10th Anniversary Open Your Heart, presented by SPA, Inc., at Eddie Merlot’s fine restaurant in Montgomery. The elegant Valentine-inspired evening was chaired by Patti Zesch and netted more than $100,000 to support Stepping Stones’ programs for children and adults with disabilities.The evening also honored Open Your
- [Adult Day Program Debuts 'The Love Project'](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/02/love-project-short-film-by-adult-day-program/) - In time for the Valentine's season, participants of Stepping Stones' Adult Day program in Norwood are debuting their short film "The Love Project." The Love ProjectParticipants of Stepping Stones' Adult Day program partnered with videographer Jeff Cooper to answer one question: what does the world need today?Jeff, who is also a parent of a Stepping
- [Pizza Hut Makes Festive Deliveries to Stepping Stones Families](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2018/01/pizza-hut-holiday-gifts/) - Pizza Hut Spreads Holiday Cheer in Cincinnati!Donning Santa hats and bearing gifts that ranged from a microwave to a fish tank, Pizza Hut managers granted holiday wishes in December to four families with individuals that attend Stepping Stones' programs.Since 2016, Greater Cincinnati's Pizza Hut franchisee CFL Pizza has raised more than $35,000 for Stepping Stones.
- [Step-Up Students Celebrate a Great First Quarter](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/12/step-up-autism-education-graduation/) - As students of Step-Up prepare for holiday break, we wanted to share some program highlights and special milestones from the first quarter of our new school year. Launched in 2004, Stepping Stones' Step-Up program was founded as the region's first alternative education program for students with severe autism. Today, the program serves 26 students in four
- [Stepping Stones Hosts First Bowling Night with Movement Mortgage](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/12/stepping-stones-bowling-event/) - On Monday, December 4, Stepping Stones partnered with Movement Mortgage to host a Bowling Night!Local families, participants, supporters and staff put on their bowling shoes for a fun night at Eastgate Lanes in Loveland. With unlimited bowling from 5 to 8 pm, a crowd of 45 bowlers enjoyed a friendly competition for the highest score
- [Champion Stepping Stones for Giving Tuesday!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/11/giving-tuesday-champion-stepping-stones/) - Has Stepping Stones Made an Impact In Your Life?On Giving Tuesday, help Stepping Stones impact even more lives by being our champion!On November 28, hit your social media and use the tag #GivingTuesday to let your friends and family know about the importance of Stepping Stones and invite them to make a gift - to be matched
- [Adult Day Program Hosts Successful Food Drive](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/11/stepping-stones-food-drive/) - This fall, participants of Stepping Stones' Adult Day Services program rallied support across the Norwood community and hosted a Fall Food Drive! Following the theme 'One Can Can Make a Difference,' they collected countless non-perishable food and personal care items for St. George Food Pantry in Clifton. The largely successful food drive was truly a team effort, with
- [Support Adults with Disabilities at Fishing Derby](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/08/fishing-derby-adult-day-services/) - Stepping Stones' annual Fishing Derby is the perfect day of fishing for the entire family!Enjoy a beautiful day of fishing in the great outdoors - while support Stepping Stones' Adult Day program. Our lake sits upon 23 wooded acres and is well-stocked! Biggest Catch prizes will be awarded for the largest Catfish, Blue Gill and
- [Student Volunteers Learn Life Lessons at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/09/student-volunteers-learn-life-lessons/) - As students return to the classroom this fall, many will share memories of vacations and summer leisure activities. Others will relate a life-changing experience of volunteering at Stepping Stones.From June 5 through August 4, our summer day camps in Indian Hill and Batavia were home to 1,276 volunteers, generating more than 2,862 visits. This sizable
- [Construction Workers Unite to Volunteer at Summer Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/08/cincinnati-construction-volunteer-summer-camp/) - On Friday, August 4 - Greater Cincinnati construction companies spent the day volunteering at Stepping Stones' summer day camp for children and teens with disabilities."Construction Come Together Day" organized by Allied Construction Industries and Jostin Construction, provided administrative and finance employees with an opportunity to trade office time for summer camp and give back to
- [Thank You to Our Summer 2017 Volunteers!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/08/thank-summer-2017-volunteers/) - This summer, hundreds of volunteers from across Cincinnati and around the country volunteered at Stepping Stones' summer day camp! We are so grateful for all of the tremendous group and individual volunteers who shared their time and talents to ignite the spirit of sunshine at Stepping Stones and create magical summer memories for our campers.
- [Cincinnati Realtors Deliver More than Sunshine to Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/07/cincinnati-realtors-operation-sunshine/) - Operation Sunshine!Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors deliver more than sunshine to Stepping Stones' Camp Allyn.On July 27, the CABR hosted the annual Operation Sunshine picnic for participants of our Overnight Staycation. 65 teens and adults with disabilities enjoyed a tremendous meal of fried chicken, sandwiches, savory sides and a beautiful 'sunshine' cake with the realtors
- [Picnic Comes with own Sunshine](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/08/picnic-comes-with-own-sunshine/) - Cincinnati Board of Realtors' through Operation Sunshine picnic for people with disabilities at Stepping Stones' Allyn Campus, in Batavia, Ohio.
- [Stepping Stones' Bloom Gala was a Great Success!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/10/stepping-stones-bloom-gala/) - Stepping Stones' 12th annual Bloom gala was held October 1, 2016 at the stunning Greenacres Arts Center, in Indian Hill. More than 400 guests attended the signature fundraiser, joining together to raise more than $270,000 to support Stepping Stones' year-round programs for people with disabilities. The event was presented by Huntington Bank and featured live-music
- [Adults with Disabilities Explore Employment Options in Adult Day Services](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/07/adult-disability-employment-options/) - Expanding Horizons and Exploring New Opportunities Stepping Stones' programs are known for creating fun memories in the summertime, but they also open doors and enable participants to explore new opportunities they had not yet considered. Take our Adult Day Services program for example, where adults with a wide-range of disabilities engage in regular Employment Exploration
- [Students with Autism Thrive at Stepping Stones this Summer](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/06/autism-students-extended-school-year/) - Stepping Stones' Extended School-Year Program Allows Students with Autism to Thrive While Stepping Stones' Given Campus is home to our original summer day camp, it's also home to 22 students with severe autism who are thriving in our extended school-year program.These students are part of our Step-Up program, which launched in 2004 as the region's first alternative
- [Now Open: Summer Camp Registration](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/11/summer-camp-registration-open/) - Are you ready for summer camp?Summer 2017 will be here before we know it and Stepping Stones is ready! Our nine-week summer camp calendar is filled with new and exciting adventures for children, teens and adults with disabilities. From blasting off to space, to walking on the wild side and traveling through time, each session has
- [The Perks of a Summer Camp Job over an Internship](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/01/summer-camp-job-benefits/) - Stepping Stones offers seasonal summer camp job opportunities with perks you won't find at a typical summer internship! Why work at Stepping Stones' Summer Camps?We asked our summer camp staff what they enjoy about working at Stepping Stones' day and overnight camps for people with disabilities and they rejoiced in the many perks. "There are endless reasons
- [Pizza Hut Campaign Raises $25,000 for Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/06/pizza-hut-campaign-raises-25000-stepping-stones/) - On Friday, June 30, CFL Pizza presented Stepping Stones with $25,000 to support programs for children and adults with disabilities!The large donation from Greater Cincinnati's Pizza Hut franchisee was the result of a successful nine-week fundraising campaign, with all 31 Tri-state Pizza Hut stores promoting Stepping Stones and inviting customers to make a $1, $3, $5
- [Golfers Support Stepping Stones at 2017 Golf Classic](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/06/2017-golf-classic/) - The 2017 Golf Classic was a Swingin’ Success!On Monday, June 12, 160 golfers hit the green to support Stepping Stones at the 2017 Golf Classic! The 16th annual event netted $80,000 and was presented by Niagara with player gifts sponsored by Republic Plastics. Held at O’Bannon Creek Golf Club in Loveland, golfers enjoyed morning and afternoon flights with exciting hole challenges and
- [Ignite the Spirit of Sunshine at Stepping Stones this Summer](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/05/summer-gift-stepping-stones/) - As summer nears, we'd like to introduce you to a young lady who is described by her parents as 'sunshine'. Sarah faces a lifetime of physical and intellectual challenges. She has limited verbal communication abilities and an uneven surface can knock her off balance, sending her falling to the ground. These challenges could be a
- [Participant of Stepping Stones Makes His Directorial Debut!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/06/ada-video-directorial-debut/) - What does the Americans with Disabilities Act mean to you? Film director Robert Burgess set out to find the answer to that question in his directorial debut, People with Disabilities: A Lesson Learned.On July 26, the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 27. With an inquiring mind, Robert interviewed staff of Stepping Stones on the impact
- [Pizza Hut Extends Stepping Stones Campaign through June 12th!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/06/pizza-hut-extends-stepping-stones-campaign-june-12th/) - Pathways to Independence, Start One Slice at a TimeGood News! Pizza Hut has extended their spring fundraising campaign to support Stepping Stones through Monday, June 12th! Stepping Stones is the exclusive charity partner of CFL Pizza, LLC and the local Pizza Hut franchisee has been promoting and raising funds for our programs through their in-store and delivery services. You
- [Adult Day Program Participants Volunteer at Gabriel's Place](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/05/gabriels-place-adults-volunteer/) - When was the last time you made a meal with fresh herbs you planted and potatoes you grew yourself? For individuals of Stepping Stones' Adult Day program, the answer is Monday.Each week, a group of adults from our BeauVita West Campus reaps the many rewards of a volunteer partnership with Gabriel's Place. Located in Avondale,
- [Stepping Stones Named Top 50 Nonprofit in Greater Cincinnati](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/05/stepping-stones-top-50-nonprofit/) - This spring, Stepping Stones was named a Top 50 nonprofit organization in Greater Cincinnati by VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm and was featured in LEAD Cincinnati magazine. Since 1946, VonLehman has served the Tri-State community. Their 'VL Cares' committee conducted an audit of more than 300 local nonprofits to identify leading organizations. During a thorough
- [Sporting Clays Tournament Kicks-Off with a Bang](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/05/sporting-clays-tournament-kicks-off-bang/) - On Friday, April 28, 100 shooters gathered at the world-class Elk Creek Hunt Club for the first Sporting Clays Tournament for Stepping Stones, presented by PLK Communities. Spearheaded by event co-chairs Peter Borchers and Brian Folke, the first-time event expanded support for Stepping Stones and netted more than $35,000 for our year-round programs for people
- [Looking for a Job? Visit Stepping Stones at the Cincinnati Nonprofit Career Fair](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/03/cincinnati-nonprofit-career-stepping-stones/) - As a local nonprofit, Stepping Stones is thrilled to return to the upcoming Greater Cincinnati Nonprofit Career Fair! The annual fair is in its third year and will be held March 21st at Crossroads Church in Oakley, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Stepping Stones offers a variety programs to youths and adults with disabilities at 4 Greater
- [Support Stepping Stones at Pizza Hut this Spring](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/03/stepping-stones-pizza-hut-campaign/) - Pathways to Independence, Start One Slice at a TimeThis spring, support Stepping Stones at your local Pizza Hut!Stepping Stones is proud to be the exclusive charity partner of CFL Pizza, LLC. The local Pizza Hut franchisee owns and operates 31 stores throughout Greater Cincinnati and will be promoting our innovative year-round programs for children and adults with
- [Stepping Stones Hosts 1st Sporting Clays Tournament](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/03/sporting-clays-tournament-cincinnati/) - Stepping Stones invites you to the first Sporting Clays Tournament! Co-chaired by Peter Borchers and Brian Folke, the event will be held on Friday, April 28th at the renowned Elk Creek Hunt Club and Sporting Clays Resort in Owenton, Kentucky. Both new and experienced shooters will love this fun event! Hit the course for a 14-station
- [Support Stepping Stones at the Cincinnati Wine Festival](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/01/cincinnati-wine-festival-support-stepping-stones/) - Attend the Cincinnati Wine Festival & Support Stepping Stones' Programs for People with Disabilities!In early March, the Cincinnati Wine Festival is a beloved annual tradition that serves wine from all over the globe - while giving back to our Greater Cincinnati community. Stepping Stones is proud to be among 35 local nonprofits supported by the
- [9th Annual Open Your Heart for Stepping Stones!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2017/01/open-your-heart-stepping-stones/) - The 9th annual Open Your Heart for Stepping Stones, presented by SPA, is just around the corner!On Tuesday, February 7th, join us at Eddie Merlot's restaurant in Montgomery for an elegant Valentine-inspired evening. The night begins at 6 pm, with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Then, guests will enjoy a seated Surf n'Turf dinner, followed by
- [Participants Receive the Gift of Technology and Hope](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/12/participants-receive-gift-technology-hope/) - Participants of Stepping Stones' Adult Day Services program received gifts of technology this holiday season!"I told myself this year I wouldn't cry," said Gretchen Dinerman as she wiped a tear. She and her family were listening to a 35-year-old man who struggles to speak tell them how their gift gave him a voice. Last year, Robert
- [Stepping Stones Celebrates a Successful Partnership with Pizza Hut](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/12/stepping-stones-pizza-hut-partnership/) - On December 14th, Stepping Stones and CFL Pizza celebrated the latest milestone in their growing partnership with a reception at the UCP Campus in Norwood. The local Pizza Hut franchisee presented Stepping Stones executive director Chris Adams with $10,000 check. This fall, the partnership began with Pizza Hut managers and employees across the Tri-State volunteering at
- [Stepping Stones Hosts Fall Food Drive](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/11/stepping-stones-hosts-fall-food-drive/) - In the spirit of giving thanks and giving back to our local community, Stepping Stones' Adult Day program participants organized a fall food drive to stop hunger in Greater Cincinnati!Adopting the mantra 'One Can Make a Difference', participants of our UCP Campus Adult Day program coordinated with local businesses RCL Benziger, Kroger and Whole Foods
- [Stepping Stones wins Torch Award for Ethical Practices in Marketplace](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/10/stepping-stones-torch-award-winner/) - Stepping Stones is proud to be one of four 16th Annual Better Business Bureau Torch Award winners for Marketplace Ethics, presented on Thursday, October 20 at JACK Cincinnati Casino.The Torch Award recognizes ethical practices in dealing with clients, staff and the community and is awarded to for-profit businesses and nonprofit charitable organizations that make it
- [Adult Day Program Hosts Scarecrow Contest](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/11/scarecrow-contest-adult-day-services/) - At our UCP Campus in Norwood, adults stretched their creativity and organizational skills in the 2nd annual Scarecrow Contest! Partnering with the community, participants asked local businesses to sponsor a scarecrow to be uniquely designed to represent each store. Working together, participants developed creative design concepts for each scarecrow and organized shopping lists. On community
- [Discover Your Voice and Make an Impact](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/11/discover-voice-make-impact/) - What was the last thing you said? It could have been as trivial as asking for coffee. It could have been as powerful as a declaration of love. You said the words and someone understood. Robert has the words. He has the desire to share his feelings and needs. But he has cerebral palsy, which
- [Stepping Stones Kicks-Off New Partnership with Pizza Hut](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/08/stepping-stones-announces-new-partnership-pizza-hut/) - Stepping stones is thrilled to announce an exclusive charity partnership with CFL Pizza, LLC! CFL Pizza is a local Pizza Hut franchisee owning and operating 31 stores throughout the Tri-State area. The franchise has selected Stepping Stones as the charity beneficiary of the Greater Cincinnati region and will be promoting Stepping Stones’ programs in restaurants
- [Support Stepping Stones at The Bacchanalian Society Fall Gathering](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/10/stepping-stones-bacchanalian-society-wine-event/) - Stepping Stones is thrilled to be named the charity beneficiary of the Bacchanalian Society's fall gathering on November 3rd at The Phoenix in downtown Cincinnati. Close to 1,000 guests will enjoy a fun night of wine-tasting, accompanied with delicious food and Q102's JonJon as DJ. 100% of the ticket sales will support Stepping Stones' year-round programs for
- [Stepping Stones Thanks Our Supporters](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/09/stepping-stones-thanks-supporters/) - At Stepping Stones, more than 1,000 children and adults with disabilities build pathways to independence each year.Please take a minute to review this incredible list of individuals, businesses and organizations that have supported Stepping Stones this year: *List includes supporters who made a cash gift of $250 or more, prior to September 20, 2016. 84.51 45/46
- [Summer Magic at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/08/summer-magic-stepping-stones/) - Summer magic at Stepping Stones is a yearly tradition. Since 1963, people with disabilities have created magical memories, expanded their abilities and built strong friendships in our programs. This summer, Stepping Stones asked others to join us in creating a summer of magic and possibility for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Our call was answered,
- [Thank You to Our Incredible Summer Volunteers!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/08/thank-incredible-summer-volunteers/) - Thank You, Volunteers! This summer, hundreds of volunteers from across Cincinnati and around the country spent their summer at Stepping Stones! We are so grateful for all the tremendous group and individual volunteers who shared their time and talents to help build a summer of magic in our summer programs. On behalf of the more
- [VonLehman Beautifies Stepping Stones as a New Volunteer Initiative](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/08/vonlehman-beautifies-stepping-stones-new-volunteer-initiative/) - When it came time to celebrate their 70th anniversary, VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm looked to support their Greater Cincinnati community and Stepping Stones. Launching a new "VL Cares" community outreach initiative, professionals volunteered on August 19th at six Cincinnati nonprofits - including Stepping Stones. For the inaugural "VL Cares Make a Difference Day", a team of
- [Cool Critters at Camp Allyn](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/07/cool-critters/) - Here at Camp Allyn, we are lucky enough to get some awesome visitors. One of our favorites are the people from Cool Critters who bring us visitors of the four-legged variety! Brian and Mackenzie are always crowd-pleasers with their animals. They are even gracious enough to hold a session for both our day camp program and
- [Marjorie Book Previews Stuart Little Musical for Adult Day Services](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/08/marjorie-book-stuart-little-musical/) - Participants of Stepping Stones' Adult Day Services program were in for a special treat when Marjorie Book stopped by to preview their upcoming musical adaptation of Stuart Little on Wednesday, August 10th. The cast visited our UCP Campus to perform a preview of their upcoming show and hold discussion with participants of Stepping Stones on favorite musicals
- [Jumping in to Summer!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/06/jumping-in-to-summer/) - Summer Camp 2016 has officially started! The first week of camp has been a blast! The beautiful weather is absolutely perfect for camp, and we have spent lots of time outdoors enjoying the sunshine. We have loved meeting lots of new friends as well as seeing wonderful familiar faces!Our kids groups have been very active
- [Specialty Day Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/07/specialty-day-camp/) - June had the first week of Camp Allyn's awesome new program, Specialty Camp!This week was our Sensory Integration program! All of our participants had a blast enjoying all things sensory related!We did activities that included slime making, making water bead squish balls, making rain drums, painting with our feet and making and eating skittle ice cream! As
- [Try a NEW Summer Adventure with Specialty Day Camps!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/03/try-a-new-summer-adventure-with-specialty-day-camps/) - NEW this summer--Specialty Day Camps will allow participants to explore new interests, learn new skills, and develop hobbies and enthusiasm. Our wide array of offerings have something for everyone--ages 5-22. Explore the outdoors at Adventure Camp! Go zip lining at Camp Joy, sleep in tents for one night, learn to build campfires, develop archery skills, and
- [Adult Day Services Grow Vegetable Garden](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/06/adult-day-services-grow-vegetable-garden/) - Stepping Stones' Adult Day Services program is growing fresh vegetables in Norwood, Ohio to use in cooking projects for people with disabilities.
- ['Construction Come Together Day' Brings Smiles to Day Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/06/construction-come-together-day-brings-smiles-to-day-camp/) - Greater Cincinnati construction companies came together to volunteer at Stepping Stones' summer day camp for children and teens with disabilities.
- [The Golf Classic Raises Record Funds to Support Stepping Stones!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/06/the-golf-classic-raises-record-funds-to-support-stepping-stones/) - Stepping Stones' Golf Classic, presented by Niagara, raised more than $82,000 for programs for children and adults with disabilities.
- [Stepping Stones Thanks Supporters at Beautiful Reception](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/06/stepping-stones-thanks-supporters-at-beautiful-reception/) - On June 7th, Stepping Stones hosted a reception for supporters in appreciation of their continued efforts in helping us build pathways to independence for people with disabilities.
- [Step-Up the Beat with Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/05/step-up-the-beat-with-stepping-stones/) - Students with autism of Stepping Stones' Step-Up program designed a colorful rain barrel as part of the Save Local Waters' annual project in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Hiring Summer Camp Counselors!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/02/now-hiring-summer-camp-counselors/) - Are you looking for a summer job that is fun and unique? Do you like to be outside and enjoy nature? Do you enjoy learning new things and changing lives? Apply to work at Stepping Stones' summer camps!Stepping Stones hires over 140 seasonal staff members to work at day camps in Indian Hill and Batavia
- [Rachel Glows at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/05/rachel-glows-at-stepping-stones/) - Support Stepping Stones in seeing the possibility and creating programs that make people with disabilities grow!
- [Team Stepping Stones Returns to the Flying Pig Marathon](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/05/team-stepping-stones-returns-to-the-flying-pig-marathon/) - Team Stepping Stones returned to the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon to raise more than $6,000 to benefit people with disabilities.
- [Stepping Stones Recognizes Supporters at Annual Meeting](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/04/stepping-stones-recognizes-supporters-at-annual-meeting/) - Stepping Stones' annual meeting celebrated achievement in 2016 as we build pathways to independence for children and adults with disabilities.
- [Clark Montessori Students Raise $1.3K for Stepping Stones at Steel Band Concert](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/04/clark-montessori-students-raise-1-3k-for-stepping-stones-at-steel-band-concert/) - Clark Montessori steel band concert raises $1.3k for Stepping Stones' programming for people with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati.
- [Stepping Stones Annual Meeting](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/05/stepping-stones-annual-meeting/) - Stepping Stones hosted the Annual Meeting at our UCP Campus, with board members, staff, participants and supportors.
- [CityBeat Recognizes Stepping Stones in their Nonprofit Spotlight!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/04/citybeat-recognizes-stepping-stones-in-their-nonprofit-spotlight/) - Cincinnati CityBeat featured Stepping Stones in their Nonprofit Spotlight! Learn about our work for people with disabilities and how to join our volunteer team.
- [Register Your Kroger Plus Card to Support Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/04/register-your-kroger-plus-card-to-support-stepping-stones/) - Go Krogering for Stepping Stones!Annual enrollment in Kroger's Community Rewards program begins on April 1! Take two short minutes and register your Kroger Plus card to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities through your routine grocery shopping. "The Kroger Family of Stores is committed to bringing hope and help to our local communities,"
- [Eagle Scouts Construct Flower Beds for Adult Day Services](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/03/eagle-scouts-construct-flower-beds-for-adult-day-services/) - Eagle Scouts build raised flower beds for adults with disabilities at Stepping Stones' UCP Campus in Norwood, Ohio.
- [Join Team Stepping Stones at the Cincinnati Flying Pig!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/03/join-team-stepping-stones-at-the-cincinnati-flying-pig/) - Team Stepping Stones is hitting the 2016 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon and wants you as a runner or walker on our team. Have fun and support a great cause!
- [Win an Exclusive Trip with Hyundai at the 2016 Golf Classic](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/03/win-an-exclusive-trip-with-hyundai-the-2016-golf-classic/) - Stepping Stones adds Hyundai as exclusive automotive sponsor for the 2016 Golf Classic, benefiting programs for people with disabilities.
- [Clark Montessori Steel Band Hosts Concert for Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/03/clark-montessori-band-concert-to-support-stepping-stones/) - Clark Montessori's steel band concert benefits Stepping Stones programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities.
- [Learn about Stepping Stones' Job Opportunities at Upcoming Career Fair](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/03/learn-about-stepping-stones-job-opportunities-at-upcoming-career-fair/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit with full-time, part-time and seasonal job opportunities working with people with disabilities at four locations in Greater Cincinnati!
- [What is camp like during the winter?](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/03/whats-camp-like-during-the-winter/) - At our Allyn campus, people often ask, "what's camp like in the winter?" Good question! Our Allyn campus is still a place where our participants have tons of fun. This cold weather can't stop us from having great programs--our weekend respites happen all winter! During the winter, the campus looks like a whole new place. You
- [Cincy Wine Festival Benefits Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/01/cincy-wine-festival-benefits-stepping-stones/) - Stepping Stones will be among 35 local charities to benefit from half of the ticket sales at the Cincinnati International Wine Festival in 2016.
- [Stepping Stones Wins First Financial Bank Grant](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/03/stepping-stones-wins-first-financial-bank-grant/) - Stepping Stones received a grant from First Financial Bank, to benefit year-round programs for people with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati!
- [Adult Day Services Design Flower Vases for Open Your Heart](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/02/adult-day-services-design-flower-vases-for-open-your-heart/) - Participants of Stepping Stones' Adult Day Services program designed personalized flower vases for purchase at the 8th annual Open Your Heart event in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Support Stepping Stones with Kroger Shopping](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/06/kroger-shopping-to-help-stepping-stones/) - Help Stepping Stones by registering your Kroger Plus Card in the Community Rewards program, to benefit our year-round programs for people with disabilites.
- [Romualdo Opens Their Doors to Stepping Stones!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/02/romualdo-opens-their-doors-to-stepping-stones/) - Romualdo Shopping for Stepping Stones! On Thursday, February 18 - Romualdo raised $1,350 to support Stepping Stones by donating a share of daily sales to our year-round programs for people with disabilities. Located in the heart of Madeira, the men's clothing and tailor shop is a close neighbor to our Given Campus and is committed to
- ['Movers & Makers' Feature the 8th Open Your Heart Event](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/02/movers-makers-feature-open-your-heart/) - Stepping Stones' Open Your Heart event raised more than $70,000 for year-round programs for people with disabilities. The event was February 2 at Eddie Merlot's.
- [Make a Difference, Change a Life](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/05/make-a-difference-and-change-a-life/) - We'd like you to meet Jack and consider supporting the programs that are changing his future. Meet Jack Jack is 15 and has autism and cerebral palsy. Last summer, he was a first-time camper at Stepping Stones' day camp for children and teens with disabilities. It was not a happy beginning. During his pre-camp visit,
- [Seeing the Possibility](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/12/seeing-the-possibility/) - Give a possibility to someone with a disability! Thank you for supporting Stepping Stones! Through your support, we create pathways to independence, improve lives and promote inclusion for more than 1,000 youth and adults with disabilities each year. You help countless individuals to see the possibility. We want to introduce you to five amazing participants that discovering
- [New Campus in West Cincinnati](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/02/adult-day-services-in-western-hills/) - Stepping Stones expands to Cincinnati's west side as BeauVita West becomes part of the Stepping Stones family.
- [Open Your Heart Celebrates Success](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2016/02/open-your-heart-celebrates-success/) - The 8th annual Open Your Heart event raised more than $70,000 for Stepping Stones' programs to help people with disabilities.
- [Stepping Stones Celebrates Thanksgiving](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/11/stepping-stones-celebrates-thanksgiving/) - Stepping Stones celebrates Thanksgiving with 150 staff, participants and board members. We're grateful for all of our blessings and wish everyone a great holiday.
- [The Gift of Hope and Technology](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/12/the-gift-of-hope-and-technology/) - A diminutive young lady with a pixie haircut rolled forward in her wheelchair to accept magical gifts – an iPod, head phones and a support that can hold the equipment on the arm of her wheelchair. Nikki does not talk, and the technology will open new worlds for her - allowing her to listen
- [Gift Shop to Support Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/12/gift-shop-to-support-stepping-stones/) - This holiday season, there are two exciting ways your holiday shopping can turn into a donation to support Stepping Stones vital, year-round programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Every little bit makes a big difference in providing services for over 1,000 individuals each year. Amazon Smilehttp://smile.amazon.com/Are you a fan of Amazon? Rather than visiting Amazon.com,
- [Register for Fall, Winter & Spring Programs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/07/register-for-fall-winter-spring-programs/) - Stepping Stones offers year-round recreation programs to children, teens and adults with disabilities in Cincinnati. Register for a Saturday Club or Respite!
- [Fall Holidays at Respites!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/11/fall-holidays-at-respites/) - It was a tad early to be celebrating Thanksgiving, but we've already had a fantastic Respite Thanksgiving celebration! We also recently celebrated Halloween at the Allyn Campus during a Weekend Respite! Our Spook Fest Respite was a blast! Glen Este High School's Key Club helped us to have a Saturday afternoon spooky trail. We had a
- [Adult Day Program Meets Norwood Neighbors, with Scarecrows!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/11/adult-day-program-norwood-scarecrows/) - Participants of our UCP Campus Adult Day program got in touch with their Norwood roots this season by creating a collection of scarecrows, each representing a local business of Norwood. "We are fairly new in the area and wanted to get to know our neighbors," said Cherie Ankrum, Adult Day Services coordinator of Technology and Continuing Knowledge.
- [October 2015 Saturday Clubs!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/11/october-2015-saturday-clubs/) - G'DAY! The month of October has been quite the busy one for us at Given! Our Saturday Kids Club and Saturday Young Adults Club are booming and we are excited every single time our campers walk through the doors with huge smiles on their faces. I wanted to share with you some of my favorite activities
- [Bloom was a Tremendous Success](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/09/bloom-was-a-tremendous-success/) - The 11th annual Bloom for Stepping Stones, presented by PNC Bank, was September 12 at Greenacres Arts Center and launched the new Stepping Stones Scholarship Fund.
- [More than 20,000 Meals Packaged for Stop Hunger Now](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/11/more-than-20000-meals-packaged-for-stop-hunger-now/) - Stepping Stones and the Rotary Club of Cincinnati packaged more than 20,000 meals for Stop Hunger Now.
- [We solemnly swear that we are up to no good!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/10/we-solemnly-swear-that-we-are-up-to-no-good/) - First of all, happy back to the future day! No flying cars yet, but I hear the Cubs have the potential to win the world series! Our past two respites have been science and magic themed, so it seems appropriate to tell you about them on a day like today.At the beginning of October, we had
- [Sensory Needs 2015](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/10/sensory-needs-2015/) - Hey Everybody!The leaves are already changing and gearing up for the fall--so we are too! Our first set of sensory respites has already flown by and it has seriously been such a blast getting to see everyone again.This year in Sensory Needs Respites we are going to be focusing on incorporating activities of daily living
- [Visit Pete DeLois' Recreations Outlet to Benefit Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/10/visit-recreations-outlet-to-beneft-stepping-stones/) - Have fun with the family and give back! Recreation Outlet is donating 50 percent of their proceeds to Stepping Stones' programs for people with disabilities.
- [Thank You for Your Support](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/08/thank-you-2/) - A big thank you to all of the supporters of Stepping Stones. Your support helps us make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
- [Introducing the Staycation Staff Members of the Session](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/07/introducing-the-staycation-staff-members-of-the-session/) - Hey Everybody! Now that summer is beginning to draw to a close I'd like to take a minute to introduce you all to some of the stellar staff we have! Each of the following individuals were chosen as Staff of the Session due to their exemplary performance and embodiment of Stepping Stone's mission. Kori-Kori comes to
- [Summer Sledding at Summer Camp-Given!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/07/summer-sledding-at-camp-given/) - G'day! Yes, you read that right.... the crew at Camp Given went SLEDDING this past week! Since we know there is absolutely no chance of summer camp ever getting a layer of snow (which we are totally fine with!), the lead team brainstormed a creative way to enjoy this wintery sport in the summertime instead!
- [Stepping Stones' Got Talent!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/07/stepping-stones-got-talent/) - Talent shows are some of my favorite camp wide activities! For our overnight staycations, we do talent shows every Tuesday evening. They get pretty epic! Cabins are encouraged to perform group acts, and we have seen some pretty funny ones. Individuals can perform acts as well. They most often perform in a karaoke style manner.
- [A Patriotic Barbecue at Summer Camp-Given!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/07/a-patriotic-barbecue-at-summer-camp-given/) - G'day Everyone! Last Thursday, July 2nd, we celebrated Independence Day a couple of days early with our annual barbecue and dance! The volunteer group, Resurgent Capital Services, kindly donated their time and hundreds of hot dogs, hamburgers, cake and watermelon! It was a feast fit for camp! They arrived early in the day to begin
- [It's About the Process, Not the Product (but check out our products!): Fine Arts Week 2015](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/07/its-about-the-process-not-the-product-but-check-out-our-products-fine-arts-week-2015/) - Our Allyn overnight Staycation last week was “Fine Arts Week” themed, and we did some neat projects! One of the popular and more active art projects was archery art. We filled balloons up with paint, put fabric over the archery targets, and attached the balloons to the fabric. Then we fired away! It was so
- [Allyn Day Camp Assistant Coordinator Abby!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/07/allyn-day-camp-assistant-coordinator-abby/) - I am happy to introduce you all to Abigail "Abby" Rodenfels-the Day Camp Assistant Coordinator at the Allyn Campus! This is Abby's second summer with us-her first year with us she was the Day Camp Supervisor! She also spent this past Fall, Winter and Spring season working with our Sensory Needs Respite program. Abby attended the College
- [Meet our Allyn Day Camp Supervisor!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/07/meet-our-allyn-day-camp-supervisor/) - Lets all take a moment to welcome Ryan Boyle, our Allyn Campus Day Camp Supervisor! This is Ryan's 1st year at camp! Ryan attended Warren Wilson College and majored in Integrated Studies with a concentration in Sustainable Communities. He spent his first year out of college working with teen boys in a wilderness therapy school. After that, he spent two
- [Rainy days can be the best days!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/07/rainy-days-can-be-the-best-days/) - It rained a lot last week, and some people think that can put a cramp on our camp style. Here at the Allyn campus, we like to say, “keep calm and camp on!” even on those dreary days. So what are some things we get up to when it rains? We love doing art projects—the messier
- [Programming with Allysa!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/07/programming-with-allysa/) - I am happy to introduce you all to Allysa Babb-the Program Supervisor at the Allyn Campus! This is Allysa's first summer with us but she has spent the past two years with us during the Fall/Winter/Spring seasons! Her first year she was a counselor at Weekend Respites, this past year she was a supervisor at Respites, and
- [Keepin' It Cool at the Given Campus!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/06/keepin-it-cool-at-camp-given/) - Hi there! I wanted to highlight one of our participant’s favorite places at camp in this blog post – THE POOL! Not only is it a favorite activity among participants, it is also a favorite of staff and volunteers. Speaking from experience, there is no better feeling than seeing the smiles on camper's faces and the
- [Summer Program Life at the Allyn Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/06/summer-program-life-at-the-allyn-campus/) - Summer is underway at our Allyn Campus, and we've had some awesome activities and events! At our Allyn Day Camp, swimming in the pool is a favorite activity, but we have lots of other fun activities during the day! We got a new volleyball net that has been a hit. We've made clay sculptures, gone
- [Meet the Staycation Supervisor!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/06/meet-the-staycation-supervisor/) - Lets have a warm round of applause for our Staycation Supervisor Stacey Burrell! This is Stacey's 3rd year at camp! Her first year she was a Counselor, last year she was a Lodge Lead, and now she's a Supervisor! Stacey attends the University of Pittsburgh currently coming up on her senior year and is double majoring
- [The Golf Classic was a Swingin' Success](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/06/the-golf-classic-was-a-swingin-success/) - The Golf Classic, presented by Niagara, was June 8 at O'Bannon Creek Golf Course in support of Stepping Stones year-round programs for people with disabilities.
- [Stepping Stones' Participant Launches 'Rise Adaptive Cyclery'](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/06/stepping-stones-participants-launches-rise-adaptive-cyclery/) - Caroline, a participant of Stepping Stones, launches Rise Adapative Cyclery, offering rental adaptive recumbent and tandem bikes in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Indian Hill Fifth Graders Lend a Helping Hand](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/05/9890/) - Indian Hill Elementary fifth graders volunteered to help prep for Stepping Stones' summer day camp programs for children and teens with disabilities.
- [Hi everyone! I'm Mary!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/05/hi-everyone-im-mary/) - Hi Everyone! I’m Mary, and I’m the new Program Coordinator at the Stepping Stones Allyn Campus. I’m very excited to be joining the Recreation and Leisure department and working alongside Katie Scholp at Allyn! I was born and raised in Michigan (I know, I know, be nice to me anyway please). My first experience with
- [Stepping Stones Celebrates Another Great Year](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/04/stepping-stones-celebrates-another-great-year/) - Stepping Stones hosts annual meeting to celebrate a great year. Keynote speaker Paul Daugherty spoke on the joys of raising a child with Down syndrome.
- [Magnified Giving and Bishop Brossart Support Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/05/9791/) - Stepping Stones receives $1500 Magnified Giving grant from Bishop Brossart High School, in Alexandria, Ky.
- [Volunteers throw Spring Gala](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/04/9639/) - Stepping Stones second annual Spring Gala for people with disabilities.
- [Spring Comes Early](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/02/spring-comes-early/) - Norwood Community Senior Center participants made a huge grapevine wreath for Stepping Stones.
- [Bringing "Everyone Counts" to Life](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/01/bringing-everyone-counts-to-life/) - Stepping Stones talked to the 4th graders at Terrace Park Elementary to give them a personal view of living with disabilities.
- [Sensory Fun!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/02/sensory-fun/) - No matter the weather we are sure to have an awesome weekend in Sensory Needs! Everyone had a great time spending the weekend with their friends and getting to do activities galore. As usual the gross motor room and the sensory trail were among the favorites. A few of our ladies and gents also enjoyed spending
- [Ringing in the New Season of Respites!!!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/02/ringing-in-the-new-season-of-respites/) - We had a pretty awesome start to the 2015 respite season! Our first Respite of the season was January 16-18! We decided to go back to our roots and celebrate the first respite with a Cincinnati Theme! Our activities drew inspiration from all that makes Cincinnati awesome--We celebrated our home town with super fun events
- [Register Now for Valentine Dinner Dance Respite](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/01/register-now-for-valentine-dinner-dance-respite/) - Deadline for registering is January 23, so reserve your spot now for the Valentine Dinner Dance Overnight Respite at Allyn Campus.
- [Be a Valentine Volunteer](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/01/be-a-valentine-volunteer/) - Help our Participants have a fun and exciting Valentine Dinner Dance at our Allyn Campus in Batavia, OH, February 14. Sign up to be a Stepping Stones Volunteer.
- [Wrapping Up the 2014 Sensory Needs Respites!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2015/01/wrapping-up-the-2014-sensory-needs-respites/) - We all know that as the new year approached people tend to use this as a time of reflection on the accomplishments of the past year. So, I want to take this time to tell you all about some of the really cool things our participants have been doing with us these past few sessions!
- [December Saturday Clubs!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/12/december-saturday-clubs/) - Seasons Greetings! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! We've wrapped up yet another fun month of Saturday Clubs, and yet again I don’t know where the time goes. This month also marked my first full year in the Coordinator position, and I am still so excited for what each day brings! December 6th
- [Village Garden Club Transforms Trash To Decorate Stepping Stones’ Tree](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/12/village-garden-club-transforms-trash-to-decorate-stepping-stones-tree/) - Our Given Campus has a beautiful Christmas tree thanks to the Indian Hill Garden Club.
- [KY Speedway Children's Charities Support Saturday Kids Club ](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/12/ky-speedway-childrens-charities-support-saturday-kids-club/) - Stepping Stones received a $3,500 donation for it's Saturday Kids Club recently from the Kentucky Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities. Accepting the award for Stepping Stones were Peggy Kreimer, Communications and Grants, and Meghan Kessen, Manager of Recreation and Leisure Programs. "We are honored to be one of the first recipients of this grant," said
- [Celebrate Giving Tuesday by Helping a Person with Disabilities](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/12/celebrate-giving-tuesday-by-helping-a-person-with-disabilities/) - Stepping Stones celebrates #givingtuesday
- [Save the Date: Open Your Heart](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/10/save-the-date-open-your-heart/) - Stepping Stones annual Open Your Heart event is Tuesday, February 3 at Eddie Merlot's restaurant in Montgomery, Ohio. Sp
- [Giving Back at Weekend Respites](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/11/giving-back-at-weekend-respites/) - Participants of the Weekend Respite celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday last weekend while baking delicious apple and pumpkin pies, battling it out during Family Feud and creating centerpieces for our Annual Family Thanksgiving lunch. Participants played board games and then ventured outside to play some football. While spirits were high and guests were looking forward to
- [November Saturday Clubs! ](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/11/november-saturday-clubs/) - Stepping Stones Saturday Clubs give children and teens with disabilities a a fun atmosphere to build friendships and take part in unique, challenging activities.
- [Teacher Gives Retirement Gifts to Help Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/10/teacher-gives-retirement-gifts-to-help-stepping-stones/) - Special education teacher Mike Valdrini, of Springfield Township, donates retirement gifts to Stepping Stones to support children and adults with disabilties in Greater Cincinnati.
- [Second Round of Sensory Programs!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/11/second-round-of-sensory-programs/) - Round two of Sensory Respites has been a blast! As the weather was turning colder we spent every possible moment soaking up what was left of the good weather before winter starts to take over. Last time Sensory Needs blogged, we talked a bit about what the Sensory Needs program is and a few of
- [ArtWorks Celebrates Superheros at Saturday Kids Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/11/artworks-celebrates-superheros-at-saturday-kids-club/) - Stepping Stones' Saturday Kids Club invited ArtWorks Hero Design Company to design personalized capes for each child with a disability. The capes showcased the participants unique abilities and personalities.
- [A Spooktacular Halloween Respite Weekend](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/10/a-spooktacular-halloween-respite-weekend/) - A favored theme by many, our Halloween themed respite was truly a blast! Friday night hosted a haunted trail with a witch's den, a swarm of bats and a giant spider web, followed by a fantastic night of challenges, like a tasting booth and a pit of worms. In the background, Hocus Pocus was playing
- [October Saturday Clubs!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/10/october-saturday-clubs/) - Hello! The month of October has been one for the books for our Saturday Club programs. We have managed to still enjoy time outside with a couple of beautiful fall weather days, and the fun has not stopped! We had some great themes to keep us entertained this month, and along with these themes came
- [Sensational Sensory Respites!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/10/sensational-sensory-respites/) - We had a solid start to the sensory respite season for the teen boys back in September and more recently for the girls and younger boys in the beginning of October. I must say that transitioning from the sunny days of summer camps to the brisk air and beautiful colors of fall Sensory Respites has
- [September Saturday Clubs!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/10/september-saturday-clubs/) - It has been quite an eventful September with our Saturday Kids Club and Young Adult Club programs starting back up! Things had been too quiet at the Given location, so it has truly been a welcome sight to have camp participants and staff back on grounds, having fun and getting messy once again. Saturday Clubs
- [Fall Days at Respites](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/09/fall-days-at-respites/) - We had an amazing start of our respite season this past weekend complete with homemade applesauce, shrinking apples, shooting archery and making birdseed cakes. The weather could not have been any more perfect for our Fall themed respite. The highlights of the weekend were definitely our campfire with s'mores and our very own Pumpkin County Fair.
- [Chicago Is Our Kind of Town](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/08/chicago-is-our-kind-of-town/) - I recently returned from wrapping up my summer with a great trip to Chicago, Illinois. What made this trip so great was that I took 45 great friends, both staff and participants, with me! We travelled to the Great Windy City in a Travel America bus. We owe a lot of thanks to Jay and
- [Stepping Stones Receives $25,000 Grant from The Honor Project](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/09/stepping-stones-receives-25000-grant-from-the-honor-project/) - Stepping Stones receives a $25,000 grant from The Honor Project, accepted by Executive Director Chris Adams on September 4, 2014.
- [Thank You for an Amazing Night](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/09/thank-you-for-an-amazing-night/) - Stepping Stones 10th annual bloom gala on Sept. 6th at Greenacres Arts Center in Indian Hill raised more than $200,000 to benefit Stepping Stones' year-round programs or children, teens and adults with disabilities. Thank you to all of supporters, donors and guests or helping us bloom!
- [Please Join Us for the 10th Annual Bloom ](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/07/please-join-us-for-the-10th-annual-bloom/) - Please join us at our 10th annual Bloom for Stepping Stones, our largest fundraiser of the year! Event chairs Anne Davies and Tisha Wright and their committee are planning a fabulous tented garden party on Saturday, September 6th at the dazzling Greenacres Arts Center in Indian Hill. The evening will feature: Dancing under the stars to local favorite
- [We Couldn't Have Done It without You](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/08/we-couldnt-have-done-it-without-you/) - Thank you to all the foundations and individuals who supported Stepping Stones 51st summer season. Our day and overnight camp programs helped 700 children, teens and adults with disabilities create memories of a lifetime.
- [Stepping Stones Co-Founder Minor LeBlond Passed Away](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/08/stepping-stones-co-founder-minor-leblond-passed-away/) - Stepping Stones co-founder Minor LeBlond passed away Friday, August 8th. Minor founded Stepping Stones with her friend, Peggy Geier, in 1963, creating Greater Cincinnati's first day camp for children with any disability.
- [Up, Up and Away!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/08/up-up-and-away/) - Stepping Stones Overnight Getaway program enjoys hot air balloon rides, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cincinnati. Thank you to Bruce Crippen, for donating these stunning areal shots.
- [Healthcare Professionals Come to Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/08/healthcare-professionals-come-to-camp/) - Stepping Stones summer day camp had the help of 75 healthcare professionals. The United Way sponosred this large volunteer effort, including seven organizations in the healthcare field.
- [Stepping Stones Recreation Team Attends the Annual Mid-States Camp Conference!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/04/stepping-stones-recreation-team-attends-the-annual-mid-states-camp-conference/) - Stepping Stones program staff attend conference in Chicago.
- [Prom at Camp Allyn](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/04/prom-at-camp-allyn/) - Stepping Stones Respite Weekend held its first prom, sponsored by Clough United Methodist Church.
- [Team Stepping Stones Participant Featured on Channel 5 News](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/05/team-stepping-stones-participant-featured-on-channel-5-news/) - A participant of Stepping Stones Adult Day program at the UCP Campus was featured on Channel 5 news, in preparing for this weekend Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon.
- [Team Stepping Stones at The Flying Pig](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/05/team-stepping-stones-at-the-flying-pig/) - Stepping Stones participants took part in the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon events.
- [Getting Ready for Summer](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/05/getting-ready-for-summer/) - Hello- Dottie here! If you ever head out to Camp Allyn for our recreation programs, you have probably run into me a time or two. I am the Camp Allyn Coordinator that works closely with families, participants and community partners. I also help the staff plan and lead the effective programming that keeps your loved
- [Help Our Summer Day Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/06/help-our-summer-day-camp/) - Stepping Stones Summer Camp Wishlist
- [Day Camp Gets Helping Hands](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/06/day-camp-gets-helping-hands/) - New playground installed by volunteers of GE Aviation at the Given Campus.
- [Summer Staff Training - 2014!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/06/summer-staff-training-2014/) - Summer Day Camp Staff Training
- [Greetings from Camp Allyn!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/06/greetings-from-camp-allyn/) - Stepping Stones Summer Day Camp program is a fun, safe program for children, teens and young adults with disabilities.
- [G'day from Day Camp Given!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/06/gday-from-day-camp-given/) - Day Camp Given has been very busy for the past two weeks! Our days are constantly filled with great activities that ensure each participant goes home with a fun-filled experience. It was been so exciting meeting all of our new participants, and seeing many familiar smiling faces. As Coordinator it has been a pleasure to
- [A Sweet Goodbye From Day Camp Allyn](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/08/a-sweet-goodbye-from-day-camp-allyn/) - Stepping Stones offers day and overnight programs for children, teens and adults at the Allyn Campus near Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Life of an Overnight Participant](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/08/life-of-an-overnight-participant/) - Stepping Stones offers day and overnight summer programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities at two locations near Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [What's In Store for Week 3 at Given!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/06/whats-in-store-for-week-3-at-given/) - Hi again! We are getting ready for another fun week at Given! I cannot believe we are already into our third week of camp; it seems to be flying by. It has been sad to say goodbye to some campers who were only with us for the first two weeks, but we are excited to
- [National Biscuit Day and Invention Convention](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/08/national-biscuit-day-and-invention-convention/) - Stepping Stones offers day and overnight summer programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities at two locations near Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Celebrating Our Staff!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/08/celebrating-our-staff/) - Stepping Stones offers summer programs for children, teens and adults at two locations near Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Thank You to Our Supporters](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/07/thank-you-to-our-supporters/) - Foundations who have supported Stepping Stones in creating pathways to independence for children, teens and adults with disabilities in the months of April, May and June 2014.
- [Art and Talent Show at the Allyn Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/07/tour-darts-art-and-talent-show/) - The annual Art and Talent Show was thrown by participants of the Tour d'Arts Overnight Getaway at the Allyn Campus on Wednesday, July 23.
- [A walk around Day Camp Given....](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/07/a-walk-around-day-camp-given/) - As I was walking around the grounds of camp today, it truly hit me the beauty that I am able to witness every single day as the Coordinator here at Stepping Stones. There are so many amazing people here at camp, spectacular participants, staff and volunteers, and sometimes I simply feel lucky to be able
- [Doing it Right at Day Camp Allyn!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/06/doing-it-right-at-day-camp-allyn/) - Day Camp has been a whirl of activity for the past 2 and a half weeks! Each day is jam-packed with super fun activities that just about all participants are positively glowing about! All of the staff here at Allyn have absolutely loved getting to know all of our participants; both new and returning. It
- [What's Cookin' in Allyn's Kitchen?](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/06/whats-cookin-in-allyns-kitchen/) - See what's cooking in Camp Allyn's kitchen this summer camp!
- [Week 4 at Day Camp Allyn!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/07/week-4-at-day-camp-allyn/) - Stepping Stones Summer Day Camp program at the Allyn Campus, near Batavia, Ohio.
- [Meet the Day Camp Allyn Supervisor: Abby R.](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/07/meet-the-day-camp-allyn-supervisor-abby-r/) - Summer Day Camp Allyn blog post. Meet the staff!
- [Given's Patriotic Adventures!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/07/givens-patriotic-adventures/) - It's been a patriotic and fun week at Summer Day Camp as we celebrate the 4th of July!
- [Seventh of July Celebrations!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/07/seventh-of-july-celebrations/) - What's happening this week at Summer Camp in Batavia, Ohio.
- [Happy 4th of July!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/07/happy-4th-of-july/) - Stepping Stones Summer Day Camp celebrated Independence Day with the annual picnic. The event was sponsored by Resurgent and featured a large cookout and live-DJ for dancing.
- [Rainy Days at Summer Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/07/rainy-days-at-summer-camp/) - What's happening at Summer Day Camp at the Allyn Campus in Batavia, Ohio.
- [Week 5 at Given!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/07/week-5-at-given/) - What's happening in Week 5 of our Summer Day Camp!
- [Summer 2014 in Full Swing](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/06/summer-2014-in-full-swing/) - Summer Day Camp at Stepping Stones
- [Kay Pettengill Honored for Her Support of People with Disabilities](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/05/kay-pettengill-honored-for-support-of-people-with-disabilities/) - Stepping Stones longtime supporter Kay Pettengill honored for her work with disabilities by the Gumption Award event.
- [Allyn Adults Visit the Butterfly Exhibit](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/05/allyn-adults-visit-the-butterfly-exhibit/) - The Stepping Stones Adult Day program of the Allyn Campus visit the Krohn Conservatory Butterfly Exhibit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Endless Summer Fun at Camp Allyn](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/04/endless-summer-fun-at-camp-allyn/) - The Allyn Campus is preparing for a busy summer, with a nine-week Day Camp program (ages 5-22) and seven Overnight Residential Camps (ages 12+) on the calendar. Last year, 500 individuals with disabilities attended summer programs at Allyn and we are anxious to reunite with these old friends and welcome new faces! This summer, Day
- [Intern of the Year](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/04/intern-of-the-year/) - Congratulations Mary Ellen! Stepping Stones Special Events staff member Mary Ellen Lintner was honored at the University of Cincinnati Communications Department Celebration Wednesday, April 16. She received the Intern of the Year Award and the Pederson Scholarship. Mary Ellen was Stepping Stones’ Scripps Howard Intern in 2013 and continues to be an important part of the special events staff.
- [Sensory Needs Respites](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/10/room-for-a-few-girls-in-sensory-respites/) - Sensory Needs Respite program helps children in turmoil turn down the heat before sensory overload reaches a behavioral boiling point. There is no miracle cure for severe sensory and behavior disorders, but life can get better for the entire family with a combination of support and relief. What are severe sensory needs? For some children
- [Weekend Respites Add Choices](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/10/weekend-respites-add-choices/) - Adults and teens attending Stepping Stones weekend respite camps this fall will have eight new activities to choose from. The Respites are divided into four blocks of time. Participants get to choose between two classes for each time block. This new approach offers Respite attendees the freedom to decide how they want to spend their
- [Fall Fun at Young Adults Saturday Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/11/young-adults-having-fun-at-saturday-clubs/) - The participants of Stepping Stones Saturday Young Adults Clubs in October had a great time doing lots of fall-themed activities. Check out the photos in our gallery and see for yourself! Young Adults Club meets twice a month during the school year on Saturdays, 5:00 to 9:00 pm at our Given site. Participants are age
- [Stepping Stones and United Cerebral Palsy Merge ](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/11/stepping-stones-united-cerebral-palsy-merger-combines-services-and-renews-historic-ties/) - Stepping Stones and United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati (UCP) announced today (Nov. 4, 2013) that they are combining services and facilities to become a single agency with three program sites: Stepping Stones’ sites in Indian Hill and Batavia and United Cerebral Palsy’s site in Norwood. Chris Adams, executive director of Stepping Stones, will be
- [Open Your Heart 2014](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2014/02/open-your-heart-2014/) - THANKS FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS! In spite of a severe winter snow and ice storm, more than 200 people came out to Eddie Merlot’s restaurant to attend our February 4th event. It was a wonderful evening with drinks and appetizers and a surf and turf dinner. There were three fabulous raffle prizes awarded
- [Bleed Red and See Green for Charity Rotary one of 63 in Hoxworth Drive ](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/02/bleed-red-and-see-green-for-charity-rotary-one-of-63-in-hoxworth-drive/) - When Chris Adams walked into the Hoxworth Blood Center, the first thing he said was “Rotary Foundation.” Adams, of Terrace Park, wasn’t lost. He was donating blood in the Hoxworth Bleed for a Cause effort that will award $10,000 to the agency that pulls in the most donors in its name. “When you donate for
- [Great Day for Fishing](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/06/great-day-for-fishing/) - Saturday, June 15 was a beautiful day for fishing, and that's exactly what we did. Stepping Stones hosted a fishing derby at the Given Rd. site's lake to raise funds for the Adult programs. Prizes were awarded and great fun was had by all attendees. Thanks to everyone who came to fish and to help.
- [Volunteers of the Week  #1](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/06/volunteers-of-the-week-1/) - Congratulations to Elizabeth Grace - Volunteer of Week #1 at our Given location! Elizabeth will be a Junior at Cincinnati Country Day and this is her second summer volunteering at Stepping Stones! Thank you Elizabeth for all of your hard work last week! Congrats to Camp Allyn Volunteer of the Week – #1 is Chloe
- [Summer Day Camp Volunteers of the week #2](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/06/summer-day-camp-volunteers-of-the-week-2/) - Thank you to our awesome volunteer Nikki who is joining us for her first time at Camp Allyn this week. We couldn't do it without wonderful people like you! Nikki lives in Amelia and goes to Amelia High School. Nikki told us she loves getting to meet all the kids who come to camp! Thank
- [Volunteer of the Week #3](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/06/volunteer-of-the-week-3/) - Congrats to our volunteer of the week #3 at our Given site, Matthew McFarland. He lives in Deer Park and attends Cincinnati Country Day where he plays soccer. We couldn't do it without wonderful volunteers like Matthew!
- [Volunteer works around chemo to make summer fun for campers](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/07/volunteer-works-around-chemo-to-make-sumer-fun-for-campers/) - A young camper bursts into smile as volunteer Ian Anderson appears. The camper pats Anderson on his T-shirt in greeting. Anderson winces, then grins. “That’s where my port is,” he says. Anderson, who just turned 18, is in his sixth round of chemotherapy and the chemo port is just under the name-tag part of his
- [Summer Day Camp Staff of the Week #4](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/07/summer-day-camp-staff-of-the-week-4/) - Thank you to Staff of the Week #4 Ben Schulman, a unit councilor at Day Camp Allyn and a junior at Ohio State studying math. His favorite super hero is himself- BISQUIT MAN! Bens favorite candy is a cookies and cream Hershey bar. A huge thank you to our amazing staff of the week #4,
- [Volunteers of the week #4](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/07/volunteers-of-the-week-4/) - Congrats to Kelly D.- volunteer of the week #4 at our Given location! She is a junior at Mount St. Joseph, majoring in special education. Kelly is very creative and loves coming up with new games for her campers! Congrats to Olivia Reynolds- volunteer of the week #4! She is a second year volunteer and
- [Volunteers of the Week #5](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/07/volunteers-of-the-week-5/) - Congratulations to Laura, our volunteer of the week #5 at our Given location. She is a Speech Pathologist in Deep Park Schools and her favorite part of camp is all the great activities we do and interacting with the kids. Thanks to Laura and all of our volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you! Congrats
- [Leave a Legacy with Gift to Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/07/leave-a-legacy-with-gift-to-stepping-stones/) - Consider including a gift to Stepping Stones in your will or living trust. It is Simple: just a few sentences in your will or trust are all that are needed. The official language for Stepping Stones is: “I, (name), of (city, state, ZIP) , give devise and bequeath to Stepping Stones, (written amount or percentage
- [Staff and Volunteer of the Week at our Given Location Week #6](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/07/staff-and-volunteer-of-the-week-at-our-given-location-week-6/) - Congrats to our volunteer of the week #6 at our Given location, Claire! She is a junior at St. Ursula and loves playing with the kids and seeing them smile each day! A HUGE thanks to our amazing staff of the week #6 Sarah Brown (left) and Emma Hill (right) for making it through this
- [Staff and Volunteer of the Week at our Camp Allyn Location Week #6](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/07/staff-and-volunteer-of-the-week-at-camp-allyn-6/) - Courtney Grigson is a specialist at Day Camp Allyn and is a junior at NKU. She feels the campers are amazing! Fun fact from Courtney is that she has a one-eyed cat. Skylar loves nature and enjoys working with children who have special needs Since volunteering here @ Stepping Stones Skylar has begun to consider
- [Join the Fun and Lend a Hand](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/07/join-the-fun-and-lend-a-hand/) - Volunteering at Stepping Stones is fun and rewarding. Just look at the recent Facebook posts from and about our volunteers: "Loved my volunteer years out there! Met some really wonderful people and loved those kids!" "Volunteered there when I was 14, 15,and 16. Best 3 summers of my life" "Just wanted to give a shout
- [Aichholz's to Host Bloom This Year](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/08/aichholzs-to-host-bloom-this-year/) - The Indian Hill home of Dr. David and Nancy Aichholz will be the scene of this year's Bloom for Stepping Stones. It is a terrific outdoor party featuring tapas dining from many local restaurants, cocktails and music by Johnny Clueless. Make your reservations now at our Bloom page or call 513-965-5103.
- [Bloom Raised more than $200,000 for Stepping Stones!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/09/bloom-raised-more-than-200000-for-stepping-stones/) - Thanks to everyone who attended Bloom on Saturday, September 8. It was a fun party and we raised more than $200,000 for Stepping Stones. These funds will go directly to our programs and enable more people with disabilities to take part in them. Hereare just a few of the photos we took. More will be posted,
- [Weekend Respites Off to Good Start](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/09/weekend-respites-off-to-good-start/) - We had our first Fall Respite last weekend at Camp Allyn near Batavia, OH. The weather was beautiful for the nearly 40 people who attended. This was the first Respite weekend; with about two scheduled each month through May, 2014. This week's theme was Oktoberfest. Participants enjoyed a typical autumn festival on Saturday evening, they
- [Deck the Halls!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2013/12/deck-the-halls/) - Participants of Given Adult Services got into a festive mood and toured our new facility in Norwood. United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati merged with Stepping Stones and their newly renovated facility will be used for Adult Services, starting in January of 2014. Participants toured the new facility this week, which includes a tech lab

## Pages

- [Helping Individuals with Disabilities Learn, Grow & Connect in Greater Cincinnati](https://steppingstonesohio.org/) - Stepping Stones offers life-changing programs for individuals with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati. Explore our educational and recreational programs today!
- [Weekday Volunteer Opportunities at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/weekday-volunteer-opportunities/) - At Stepping Stones, volunteers are an important part of our success in building pathways to independence for people with disabilities!In our weekday Adult Day Services program, adults and seniors participate in a variety of activities designed to strengthen life skills and celebrate their creativity. The day program is offered year-round with opportunities for volunteers age
- [Bloom For Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/get-involved/volunteer/special-events/bloom/) - Stepping Stones' annual Bloom event is an end-of-summer gala that benefits Stepping Stones' year-round programs for children, teens & adults with disabilities.
- [Lambert Wedding](https://steppingstonesohio.org/lambert-wedding/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit, impact agency that has been making an impact on the Greater Cincinnati community since 1963. At Stepping stones, children, teens and adults with disabilities find pathways to independence through a variety of educational and recreation program opportunities. In lieu of wedding gifts, we ask that you consider making a donation to
- [Year-Round Job Openings](https://steppingstonesohio.org/careers/year-round-job-openings/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit organization offering full-time employment opportunities for serving individuals with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Overnight Weekend Respite](https://steppingstonesohio.org/weekend-respite-program/) - Teens and adults with disabilities enjoy quality respite care at Stepping Stones popular Weekend Respite program! Respites operate twice a month in Batavia, OH.
- [Saturday Young Adult Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/adults/saturday-club-for-teens-and-young-adults/) - Teens and young adults with disabilities love Stepping Stones' Saturday Young Adults Club! The recreation program operates at our Given Campus in Cincinnati, OH.
- [Saturday Kids Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/children/saturday-kids-club/) - JOIN THE CLUB In Stepping Stones' Saturday Kids Club, children and young teens with disabilities are at the center of the action!This daytime program runs throughout the school-year at our beautiful Given Campus in Indian Hill. With 23-acres, this scenic natural setting is the perfect environment for participants to get active and enjoy a variety
- [Calendar](https://steppingstonesohio.org/calendar/) - Check our calendar to see what's happening at Stepping Stones.
- [Make a Donation to Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/donate-stepping-stones/) - At Stepping Stones, we see the possibility and build independence for 1,000 people with disabilities in Cincinnati, Ohio. Make a gift to support our programs.
- [General Donation](https://steppingstonesohio.org/donate/annual-fund/) - Since 1963, Stepping Stones has been building pathways to independence for people with disabilities in Cincinnati, Ohio. Make a donation to make a difference and change a life!
- [Sporting Clays Tournament](https://steppingstonesohio.org/sporting-clays-tournament/) - Stepping Stones' annual Sporting Clays Tournament benefits Stepping Stones' year-round programs for children, teens & adults with disabilities.
- [Resources](https://steppingstonesohio.org/resources/) - Stepping Stones builds pathways to independence for children, teens and adults with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati. There are many sources of information for people with disabilities and their parents or caregivers.Here are a few resources that might be helpful.Hamilton County, OH, Developmental Disabilities Services -- Since its beginning in 1967, Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services (HCDDS) has provided
- [The Golf Classic](https://steppingstonesohio.org/golf-classic/) - Stepping Stones' annual Golf Classic benefits Stepping Stones' year-round programs for children, teens & adults with disabilities in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [2026 Golf Classic Page](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2026-golf-classic-page/)
- [Summer Day Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/summer-day-camp/) - Since 1963, Stepping Stones’ Summer Day Camp has supported children and teens with disabilities in creating a memorable summer experience that builds independence! Our scenic Given Campus in Indian Hill has over 23 acres, abundant wildlife, an outdoor swimming pool and lake for fishing and boating activities -- the wooded property makes for the perfect
- [Board of Trustees](https://steppingstonesohio.org/about/board-of-trustees/) - Photos of Stepping Stones Board of Trustees members, and a list of the officers and board committee chairs.
- [Photo Album](https://steppingstonesohio.org/photo-album/) - Take a look at the fun things we are doing at Stepping Stones. New photos are added all the time. Check back later and find your photo!
- [Summer Day Camp Job Openings](https://steppingstonesohio.org/summer-day-camp-job-openings/) - Stepping Stones has a variety of Summer Day Camp job openings in a 9-week program for children and teens with disabilities. Located in Greater Cincinnati!
- [Golf Classic All-In-One Ticket](https://steppingstonesohio.org/golf-classic-all-in-one-ticket/)
- [Summer Overnight Staycation Job Openings](https://steppingstonesohio.org/summer-overnight-camp-job-openings/) - Are you looking for a rewarding work opportunity? Join our team! A Stepping Stones summer residential camp job could be the perfect fit for you this summer.
- [The Stepping Stones' Kart Race](https://steppingstonesohio.org/kart-race/) - Thank You for Supporting The Stepping Stones' Kart Race!Stepping Stoned, in partnership with Brad Jaeger, hosted a day of competitive kart racing at the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati on Friday, April 24, 2026. Teams of four drivers went head-to-head racing, complete with practice, qualifying and a full endurance race with pit stops. The event
- [Purchase Tickets to Attend Bloom](https://steppingstonesohio.org/bloom-tickets/) - 22nd Annual Bloom For Stepping StonesSaturday, October 3, 20267:00 pm - 11:00 pm5350 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227Click Here For Directions If you would like to purchase tickets over the phone, please call (513) 965-5101.
- [Summer Programs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/stepping-stones-summer/) - Stepping Stones' Summer Camp for individuals with disabilities was founded in 1963 as the first of its kind in Southwest Ohio. Today, our tradition of creating memorable program experiences that build independence and promote inclusion continues.Online Registration Summer Day Camp Registration is Now ClosedThere are still spots available for Summer Overnight StaycationsFor fast easy online
- [Special Events for Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/get-involved/volunteer/special-events/) - Stepping Stones hosts a variety of special events each year, to benefit life-changing programs for people with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati! Since 1963, we have enabled children and adults with disabilities to build independence and fully participate in their communities. Join us at one of our signature special events and raise funds for life-changing programs
- [The Golf Classic Volunteers](https://steppingstonesohio.org/the-golf-classic-volunteers/)
- [Support Stepping Stones for Autism Acceptance Month](https://steppingstonesohio.org/community-partner/) - Go all in as FCC supports Autism Acceptance Month with Stepping Stones. Cheer on this partnership by sporting “All in for Autism” merch. Visit the link below to make a donation to Stepping Stones and receive your gear. You can find a Stepping Stones activation booth, and other resources, at the plaza outside of TQL
- [Nurse Openings](https://steppingstonesohio.org/nurse-openings/) - Looking for nurse openings in Greater Cincinnati? Stepping Stones is recruiting nurses to support youth and adults with disabilities in our recreation programs.
- [Sporting Clays Tournament Sponsor Opportunity](https://steppingstonesohio.org/sporting-clays-tournament-sponsor-opportunity/)
- [Group Volunteer Opportunities at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/group-volunteer-opportunities/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit organization with group volunteer opportunities at four Greater Cincinnati locations. Organize a future service project with us!
- [Summer Camp Volunteer Opportunities](https://steppingstonesohio.org/summer-day-camp-volunteer/) - Stepping Stones has summer camp volunteer opportunities at two Greater Cincinnati locations! Join us in providing a fun, inclusive experience for campers.
- [Ways to Support](https://steppingstonesohio.org/other-ways-to-support/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit offering a variety of ways to support life-changing services for children, teens and adults with disabilities.Since 1963, Stepping Stones has helped people with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio find pathways to independence that improve their lives and enable them to more fully participate in their communities. Today, Stepping Stones offers
- [Gifts in Kind](https://steppingstonesohio.org/donate/gifts-in-kind/) - Make a contribution or gift-in-kind to Stepping Stones, to help serve more children, teens and adults with disabilities in the Greater Cincinnati area.
- [Make a Gift to Bloom](https://steppingstonesohio.org/make-a-gift-to-bloom/) - 22nd Annual BloomSaturday, October 3, 2026Element Eatery
- [Make a Sporting Clays Tournament Gift](https://steppingstonesohio.org/sporting-clays-tournament-gift/) - Sporting Clays TournamentFriday, October 23, 2026Sycamore Pheasant Club
- [Support The Stepping Stones' Kart Race](https://steppingstonesohio.org/support-the-kart-race/) - $1,000 TeamAcknowledgement in the event program. Rental carts and helmets included. Each team member is welcome for lunch and dinner. A team includes four members.$2,500 Sponsorship OpportunitiesDinner - company name or logo recognized as dinner sponsorEntertainment - company name or logo listed as entertainment sponsorHelmet - company name or logo listed on driver's helmets Each sponsor
- [Golf Classic Sponsor Invite](https://steppingstonesohio.org/golf-classic-sponsor-invite/) - The Golf Classic for Stepping StonesStepping Stones' annual Golf Classic raises funds to support life-strengthening programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities. If interested in sponsoring the 25th Annual Golf Classic, please complete the form below. Special Events Manager, Anna Osowski will be in touch with you shortly. Thank you for your interest!$7,500 Sponsorship
- [Sporting Clays Tournament Interest Form](https://steppingstonesohio.org/sporting-clays-tournament-interest-form/)
- [Forms Center](https://steppingstonesohio.org/forms-center/) - Get the forms you need to have a wonderful experience at Stepping Stones.
- [Bloom Silent Auction](https://steppingstonesohio.org/bloom-silent-auction/) - 22nd Annual Bloom For Stepping StonesFundraising Event Benefiting Stepping Stones Please enter your information below if you wish to donate to the Bloom silent auction. Donations can be mailed to 5650 Given Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243. If you are unable to mail the item, we will be happy to pick it up at your convenience. Questions?
- [Summer Camp Job Openings](https://steppingstonesohio.org/summer-job-openings/) - Stepping Stones summer camp job openings available at two Greater Cincinnati locations. Have fun and while supporting youth and adults with disabilities.
- [Employment](https://steppingstonesohio.org/careers/) - Stepping Stones hires year-round staff and part-time seasonal staff in a variety of positions at our three Greater Cincinnati sites.
- [Seasonal Openings: School-Year](https://steppingstonesohio.org/careers/seasonal-jobs/) - Join the seasonal staff at Stepping Stones and help children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities find pathways to independence.
- [Stepping Stones: Programs for Adults with Disabilities in Cincinnati](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/adults/) - Stepping Stones has a variety of programs for adults with developmental disabilities at three locations around Greater Cincinnati.
- [Stepping Stones Bloom Volunteer Sign-Up](https://steppingstonesohio.org/stepping-stones-bloom-volunteer-sign-up/)
- [Be a Bloom 2026 Host & Hostess](https://steppingstonesohio.org/bloom-host-hostess/) - 22nd Annual Bloom For Stepping StonesFundraising Event Benefiting Stepping Stones JOIN US ON THE HOST & HOSTESS COMMITTEEStepping Stones invites you or you and your partner to join the 22nd annual Bloom Host & Hostess committee in 2026! If interested, please complete the form below and we'll be in touch with more details shortly.
- [Bloom Sponsorship](https://steppingstonesohio.org/bloom-sponsorship/) - Sponsor The 22nd Annual Bloom For Stepping Stones! Bloom benefits Stepping Stones' mission to build pathways to independence and promote inclusion for people with developmental and physical disabilities. This year's event will be at a new location and have a new theme, but you can still expect great entertainment, delicious food and a fantastic silent
- [Open Your Heart to Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/get-involved/volunteer/special-events/open-your-heart/) - Open Your Heart to Stepping Stones at an elegant Valentine-inspired evening at Eddie Merlot's in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Purchase An Enrichment Bundle Kit](https://steppingstonesohio.org/encrichment-bundle/) - Purchase an Enrichment Bundle for a Participant! In Stepping Stones' Adult Day Services program, participants find pathways to independence, build confidence and explore their community. They are able to discover new abilities and talents in a highly encouraging atmosphere. For some participants, that means playing games with friends, learning and practicing a new art skill,
- [Community Events](https://steppingstonesohio.org/community-events/) - In addition to Stepping Stones' four annual special events, the agency is also the beneficiary of numerous third-party community events throughout the year. See additional events supporting Stepping Stones' programs for people with disabilities, below: Cincinnati International Wine FestivalStepping Stones is honored to be a beneficiary of the Cincinnati International Wine Festival. Since 1991, they have
- [Adult Day Services for Adults with Disabilities in Cincinnati | Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/adults/year-round-adult-day-services/) - Stepping Stones offers adult day programs for individuals with disabilities in Batavia, Norwood, and Western Hills. Build life skills, confidence, and community connection.
- [The Golf Classic - Make a Gift](https://steppingstonesohio.org/golf-classic-make-gift/) - The annual event raises funds to support Stepping Stones' life-strengthening programs for individuals with disabilities. Unable to attend but wish to support the event? We invite you to make a gift by completing the form below. Thank you for your support!
- [Registration](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/registration/) - Online and paper registration for Stepping Stones year-round programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities.
- [Make a Gift to Open Your Heart](https://steppingstonesohio.org/open-your-heart-gift/) - Make a Gift to Open Your Heart!Tuesday, February 3, 2026The annual event raises funds to support Stepping Stones’ life-strengthening programs for individuals with disabilities. Wish to support the event? We invite you to make a gift by completing the form below. Thank you for your support!
- [Open Your Heart Volunteer](https://steppingstonesohio.org/open-your-heart-volunteer/)
- [Step Up Alternative Education](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/teen/autism-alternative-education-step-up/) - Stepping Stones' Step Up Alternative Education program proudly serves students with autism and other students with intense behavioral needs.This unique program partners with multiple Greater Cincinnati public schools to provide an alternative education program for students who have been unable to succeed in a typical classroom setting. Stepping outside of their home district, students of
- [Weekend Recreation Programs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/weekend-recreation-programs/) - Stepping Stones offers weekend recreation programs for individuals with disabilities through the fall, winter and spring seasons. Weekend recreation programs are available at two Greater Cincinnati locations.Start planning your adventures, today! Online Registration For fast easy online registration, click here: Note: if you are planning to pay for programs privately, please read our updated
- [Summer Overnight Staycation](https://steppingstonesohio.org/summer-residential-camp/) - Stepping Stones' Summer Overnight Staycation program invites teens and adults with disabilities for relaxing outdoor retreats in Batavia, Ohio.The popular summer residential camp provides parents and caregivers with time to rest and recharge while their loved one receives quality summer respite care in a highly encouraging and inclusive environment. All staff are highly trained and
- [2025 Holiday Party](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2025-holiday-party/) - 2025 Stepping Stones' Staff Holiday PartyTuesday, December 23rd at 12:00 pmThe Cooper Creek Event Center4040 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45241(Please RSVP at the bottom of this page.)
- [Fishing Derby for Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/fishingderby/) - Purchase Tickets to the Fishing Derby for Stepping Stones Join us on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at our Given campus for the Stepping Stones' Fishing Derby! Enter to win prizes for the heaviest bass, heaviest catfish and the longest bluegill/sunfish! A $25 entry fee includes fishing and breakfast, children under 5-years-old are free. You can
- [Purchase Tickets to Open Your Heart](https://steppingstonesohio.org/purchase-tickets-to-open-your-heart/) - Purchase Tickets to Open Your Heart!Tuesday, February 3, 2026We look forward to celebrating with guests in a hybrid format! Supporters can get together in person at Stone Creek Dining Company for a cocktail hour, a premier raffle, artwork created by Stepping Stones’ participants and more! Alternatively, supporters can order take & bake meals that will be
- [Open Your Heart Host & Hostess](https://steppingstonesohio.org/open-your-heart-host-hostess/) - Join us at Open Your Heart as a Host & Hostess!Stepping Stones invites you to a Valentine-inspired evening to support Stepping Stones’ programs. The 18th annual Open Your Heart will be held on February 3, 2026 at Stone Creek Dining Company in Montgomery. As a host & hostess, you commit to purchasing two tickets to the
- [Open Your Heart Sponsor Invite](https://steppingstonesohio.org/open-your-heart-sponsor-invite/) - Join us at the 18th annual Open Your Heart dinner!Stepping Stones invites you to a Valentine-inspired evening to support Stepping Stones' programs. The 18th annual Open Your Heart will be held on February 3, 2026 at Stone Creek Dining Company in Montgomery. Open Your Heart is a celebration of Stepping Stones' mission to build pathways
- [Purchase Sporting Clays Tournament Tickets](https://steppingstonesohio.org/sporting-clays-tournament-tickets/) - Purchase Tickets for the Sporting Clays Tournament
- [Sporting Clays Tournament Volunteers](https://steppingstonesohio.org/volunteer-sporting-clays/)
- [Who We Are](https://steppingstonesohio.org/about/) - Stepping Stones is an impact agency serving 1,000 children and adults with disabilities at four locations in Greater Cincinnati.
- [Contact Us](https://steppingstonesohio.org/contact/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit organization proudly serving children, teens and adults with disabilities. We offer a variety of year-round programs at four Greater Cincinnati locations, including sites in Batavia, Indian Hill, Norwood and Western Hills. So that we may respond to you appropriately and provide the best possible service, please let us know how
- [Weekend Volunteer Opportunities at Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/weekend-volunteer-opportunities/) - Are you looking for weekend volunteer opportunities?Stepping Stones has daytime and evening volunteer shifts throughout the school-year available in our weekend recreation programs for individuals with disabilities and registration for the Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 season is now open!Volunteers age 13 or above who meet service requirements are invited to apply to visit our Saturday
- [Stepping Stones: Programs for Teens with Disabilities in Cincinnati](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/teen/) - Empowering Teens with Disabilities Through Inclusive Programs.Stepping Stones offers year-round programs for teens with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati, providing opportunities to develop independence, build friendships and participate in skill-building activities in a safe, supportive environment. WHO WE SERVEWe have educational and recreation programs for teens with disabilities -- including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, seizure disorders,
- [Stepping Stones: Programs for Children with Disabilities in Cincinnati](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/children/) - Stepping Stones offer programs for children with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati throughout the year. In our programs, children find pathways to independence and connect with their peers in highly encouraging and inclusive atmosphere. We offer programs for children with all types of disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, seizure disorders and other physical and
- [Golf Classic Hole Sponsor](https://steppingstonesohio.org/golf-classic-hole-sponsor/) - The Golf Classic for Stepping StonesStepping Stones' annual Golf Classic raises funds to support life-strengthening programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Thank you for your interest!
- [Testimonials](https://steppingstonesohio.org/testimonials/) - Since our start in 1963, Stepping Stones has touched the lives of countless volunteers, participants and dedicated staff. Please enjoy some of their stories:Stepping Stones is an Ordinary Place - but the People there are Extraordinary!"I remember the promise my mom gave me, as I reluctantly walked through the gate to Camp Stepping Stones. She
- [Wish List](https://steppingstonesohio.org/donate/wish-list/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit that delivers life-changing services for children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities. We offer a variety of recreation and educational programs year-round at four Greater Cincinnati locations. Since 1963, we have been dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities find pathways to independence that improve their lives and enable them to
- [Third-Party Fundraising for Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/third-party-fundraising-for-stepping-stones/) - Stepping Stones relies on donations to support year-round programs for people with disabilities. Support Stepping Stones by hosting a third-party fundraising event.
- [Shop Kroger Community Rewards](https://steppingstonesohio.org/kroger-community-rewards/) - Support Stepping Stones' programs for people with disabilities through Kroger Community Rewards and Amazon Smile.
- [Corporate Matching Programs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/matching-programs/) - Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Charity Navigator offers a great tool to help figure out if your company offers matching gifts and, if so, what their guidelines are on donation matching. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and
- [Where Does Your Money Go?](https://steppingstonesohio.org/donate/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit that delivers life-changing services to children and adults with disabilities in Cincinnati, Ohio. We offer educational, recreation and skill-building programs at four program locations year-round. Since 1963, Stepping Stones has been helping people with disabilities find pathways to independence that will improve their lives and enable them to be fully participating
- [What We Offer](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit, community impact organization serving people with disabilities at four Greater Cincinnati locations.We offer a variety of life-strengthening programs throughout the year that support children, teens and adults in building pathways to independence in an inclusive atmosphere. A HISTORY OF INNOVATIONStepping Stones is known for innovation and creatively meeting unmet needs of
- [Private Pay Policy](https://steppingstonesohio.org/private-pay/) - Learn more about Stepping Stones' private pay policy for our year-round recreation programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities.
- [Year-Round Adult Day Services Registration](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/adults/year-round-adult-day-services/year-round-adult-day-services-registration/) - We sincerely thank you for your interest in Adult Day Services! The weekday program is offered throughout the year at three Greater Cincinnati locations:Allyn Campus (Batavia)Drex Campus (Norwood)Parkcrest Campus (Western Hills)Three-Step Enrollment ProcessTo register for Adult Day Services, please follow our three-step enrollment process.Step 1: Schedule a TourThe first step to enrolling in Adult Day Services
- [How to Pay](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/how-to-pay/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit organization that has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities since 1963.We offer a variety of recreation programs at four Greater Cincinnati locations, including our signature Summer Day Camp as well as Adult Day Services and school-year Saturday Clubs and Weekend Respites. Our programs provide a highly inclusive
- [Our Staff](https://steppingstonesohio.org/about/our-staff/) - Stepping Stones employs more than 90 year-round and 225 seasonal employees, serving people with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati.
- [Open Your Heart Raffle](https://steppingstonesohio.org/open-your-heart-raffle/) - Purchase Raffle Tickets for Open Your Heart!Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- [2024 Live & Let Bloom](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2024-live-let-bloom/)
- [2024 Live & Let Bloom](https://steppingstonesohio.org/2024-live-let-bloom-2/)
- [Our Confirmation Process](https://steppingstonesohio.org/our-confirmation-process/) - Thank you for your interest in Stepping Stones' Recreation & Leisure programs for people with disabilities. Your application is important to us and we work as swiftly as possible to enroll your loved one in our programs.Program Registration DeadlineWhen applying for Recreation & Leisure programs, applications must be submitted three weeks prior to the program
- [Thank You For Supporting Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/schiff-family-foundation/)
- [Join the Stepping Stones Volunteer Team!](https://steppingstonesohio.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - Stepping Stones offers volunteer opportunities at multiple Greater Cincinnati location! Help us improve the lives of people with disabilities.
- [Make a Donation to Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ihhs-reunion/)
- [Make a Donation to Stepping Stones ](https://steppingstonesohio.org/gift-donation/) - In April of 2022, Kenny and Jenny Arena moved to Cincinnati from Los Angeles with their two sons, Wayde and Holden. Kenny had accepted a position with FC Cincinnati as an assistant coach. Their son Holden, who is now 10 years old, started attending Stepping Stones’ Summer Day Camp shortly after moving to Cincinnati. Stepping
- [Contact List Sign-Up](https://steppingstonesohio.org/contact-list-sign-up/) - Thank you for your interest in Stepping Stones' services for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Let us know, below, what type of information you'd like to receive straight in your inbox.
- [Supporters and Partners](https://steppingstonesohio.org/about/our-supporters-and-partners/) - Stepping Stones is a non-profit, community impact agency that delivers life-changing services for adults, teens and children with disabilities. We offer year-round programs at four campuses in the Greater Cincinnati area. Since 1963, Stepping Stones has been helping people with disabilities find pathways to independence that will improve their lives and enable them to be
- [Stepping Stones' Programs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/stepping-stones-programs/) - Stepping Stones offers year-round programs at children, teens and adults with disabilities at three locations in Greater Cincinnati.
- [History](https://steppingstonesohio.org/about/history/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit, United Way Partner serving people with disabilities at four locations in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Directions](https://steppingstonesohio.org/contact/directions/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit community impact agency that helps adults, teens and children with disabilities find pathways to independence. We offer year-round programs at four campuses in and near Cincinnati, Ohio. Directions to Given Campus and Administrative Offices at 5650 Given Rd., Cincinnati, OH: View Larger Map Directions to Stepping Stones Allyn Campus at
- [Stepping Stones Staff Application](https://steppingstonesohio.org/stepping-stones-staff-application/) - Stepping Stones is a non-profit, United Way partner agency with employment opportunities at three campuses in the Greater Cincinnati area.
- [Facility Maintenance Volunteer Group Opportunities](https://steppingstonesohio.org/facility-maintenance-volunteer-group-opportunities/) - To help us serve more than 1,000 people with disabilities annually, Stepping Stones welcomes maintenance volunteer groups at our four Greater Cincinnati program locations. From picking up a paint brush, to landscaping, assisting with building projects and preparing the grounds for our busy summer camp season, volunteers are a large asset to our Maintenance Team and
- [Privacy Policy](https://steppingstonesohio.org/privacy-policy/) - OUR COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY Your privacy is important to Stepping Stones. To better protect the privacy of visitors we provide this notice on our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. To make this notice easy to find, we make it available on our homepage.
- [Financial Assistance FAQs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/how-to-pay/financial-assistances-faqs/) - Stepping Stones has limited financial assistance available for our recreation programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati.
- [Online Giving](https://steppingstonesohio.org/donate/online-giving/) - At Stepping Stones, we create pathways to independence for more than 1,000 people with disabilities every year.Thank you for helping us create the possibility to make a difference and change a life. To make a donation to support Stepping Stones, click below General Donation Make a General Donation Memorial or Tribute Make a Memorial or
- [Learn More About Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/give/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit, impact agency that has been making an impact on the Greater Cincinnati community since 1963. We offer a variety of educational and recreation program opportunities for individuals with disabilities.At Stepping Stones, children, teens and adults with various abilities find pathways to independence that improve their lives and enable them to
- [Allison Mecca and Matt Hemberger Wedding](https://steppingstonesohio.org/allison-mecca-and-matt-hemberger-wedding/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit, impact agency that has been making an impact on the Greater Cincinnati community since 1963. They offer a variety of educational and recreation program opportunities for individuals with disabilities.At Stepping Stones, children, teens and adults with various abilities find pathways to independence that improve their lives and enable them to
- [Volunteers Needed | AAA Golf Outing For Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/volunteers-needed-aaa-golf-outing-for-stepping-stones/)
- [Testimonials on Our Programs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/testimonials-on-our-programs/) - Stepping Stones was founded in 1963 as Greater Cincinnati's first summer camp program for children with disabilities. Today, we offer a variety of year-round programs to help children, teens and adults build pathways to independence!Hear from some of the individuals we serve and their families below about the positive impact Stepping Stones has made in
- [Memorials and Tributes](https://steppingstonesohio.org/memorials-and-tributes/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit United Way partner agency that offers year-round programs to people with disabilities at four locations in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Holiday Drive](https://steppingstonesohio.org/holiday-drive/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit impact organization that has been providing life-strengthening programs for youth with disabilities since 1963! Contributions to the holiday drive will support the purchase of academic and art supplies for students of our Step Up Autism Alternative Education program. We so appreciate each and every gift we receive and thank you for
- [Direct Support Professionals Appreciation Week](https://steppingstonesohio.org/direct-support-professionals-appreciation-week/) - September 13 through September 17, Stepping Stones is gladly celebrating Direct Support Professionals Week! We are continually thankful for the quality care our team provides the individuals we are so fortunate to serve. You can celebrate with us by writing a message below that we'll share with our wonderful team!
- [Beckfield Nursing Fundraiser](https://steppingstonesohio.org/beckfield-nursing-fundraiser/) - Nursing students at Beckfield College are doing a fundraiser for a class project and they have chosen to help Stepping Stones! The students are setting up donation boxes for needed supplies on our wishlist and are also raising money."We are trying to give back to something that our group feels strongly about. Although we are
- [Autism Alternative Education (Step-Up)](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/children/autism-education-step-up/) - Stepping Stones works with schools to provide alternative autism education for elementary, middle and high school students on the autism spectrum who are not succeeding in a traditional school settings. Stepping Stones serves students who have been removed from school because of extreme or violent behaviors and they are thriving in this year-round program. The Step-Up
- [Planned Giving](https://steppingstonesohio.org/planned-giving/) - Building Your Legacy It is Stepping Stones' longstanding tradition to build pathways to independence for people with disabilities and take on the hard needs. The agency that started in 1963 as Greater Cincinnati's first summer camp for children with disabilities today offers a variety of year-round programs, serving more than 1,000 children, teens and adults each
- [Volunteer Champions Program](https://steppingstonesohio.org/volunteer-champions-program/) - Stepping Stones' Volunteer Champions program offers a long-term service opportunity that will help rising student leaders achieve their full potential! "Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." -- Jack Welch At Stepping Stones, we recognize the importance of training, mentoring
- [Help Bring a New Miniature Golf Course to Camp Allyn](https://steppingstonesohio.org/camp-allyn-miniature-golf/) - Stepping Stones is working to bring a new accessible miniature golf course to Camp Allyn -- and needs your help!Located in Batavia, Stepping Stones' 46-acre Camp Allyn location serves more than 400 teens and adults with disabilities annually. Individuals from more than 25 Ohio counties come to Camp Allyn to find adventure in a safe,
- [Donate A Gardening Kit](https://steppingstonesohio.org/donate-a-gardening-kit/) - 16th Annual Bloom, Presented by Huntington BankSaturday, September 12th from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmVirtual Event: ita.com/virtual-bloom
- [Stepping Forward with Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/stepping-forward/) - Our Strong Community Impact As the agency evolves, we are presented with new options to step forward, expand our services and meet unmet needs in the community.At Stepping Stones, we seek ways to grow by pursuing opportunities of inclusion and serve individuals from adolescence through adulthood.In the video below, Executive Director Chris Adams and Direct
- [Make a Gift to Support Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/gift-to-support-summer-camp/) - Make a Gift to Support Summer Camp Thank you for sharing a love for summer camp with us!To support our campers from afar, Stepping Stones is accepting online donations that benefit our summer camp during COVID-19. Each gift, of any amount, helps keep our vital programs available to the individuals we are so fortunate to
- [Make a Parkcrest Gift](https://steppingstonesohio.org/make-a-gift-parkcrest/) - To our dedicated board members, we sincerely appreciate all of your support as we expand Stepping Stones' services on the West Side of Cincinnati. The new Parkcrest Campus is home to our growing Adult Day Services program and offers a vibrant space where adults with disabilities find pathways to independence.By making a gift below, you
- [Join Our Mailing List](https://steppingstonesohio.org/join-our-mailing-list/) - Join Stepping Stones' mailing list to receive exciting news and updates on our programs and events for people with disabilities.
- [Support Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/support-stepping-stones/) - In these challenging times, it means so much that supporters like you are with us. Together, we are a community that promotes inclusion and builds pathways to independence for the individuals we serve. Your support is greatly appreciated as we face the next weeks and months of uncertainty ahead.
- [Maintenance and Food Service Openings](https://steppingstonesohio.org/maintenance-food-service-job-openings/) - Stepping Stones is a nonprofit, United Way partner agency serving the Greater Cincinnati disability community. To support our Summer Overnight Recreation program, we currently have food service openings at our Camp Allyn location in Batavia, Ohio. The scenic 47-acre property has five accessible sleeping lodges, two lakes for waterfront activities, an outdoor swimming pool, in
- [InFocus Real Estate Group Supports Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/infocus/) - In 2017, Stepping Stones and InFocus Real Estate Group launched a partnership to serve people with disabilities in Clermont County, Ohio. Every year, teens and adults from 25 Ohio counties build pathways to independence in a variety of programs at Stepping Stones' Camp Allyn location in Batavia. The scenic, 46-acre property is the perfect setting
- [Summer Staff Appreciation](https://steppingstonesohio.org/summer-staff-appreciation/) - Stepping Stones' dedicated summer camp staff create a season of fun and adventure for all of our campers. To thank our staff for all of their hard work, we welcome you to make a gift towards the Summer Staff Fund. All donations will be pooled together and distributed at their end-of-camp celebration dinner in August.Thank you
- [Remembering Kay Pettengill](https://steppingstonesohio.org/kay-pettengill/) - For more than fifty years, Kay Pettengill has passionately helped Stepping Stones build pathways to independence for people with disabilities.In 1963, Stepping Stones was founded as Greater Cincinnati's first summer camp program for children with disabilities. A few short years after our start, Kay Pettengill joined the Board of Trustees and continued to help lead
- [Cincinnati International Wine Festival](https://steppingstonesohio.org/cincinnati-wine-festival/) - Tickets for the 2019 Cincinnati International Wine Festival are now available!Stepping Stones is a proud beneficiary of the annual wine festival and with your help - they can provide our programs for children and adults with disabilities with even more support! The annual wine festival will be held downtown Thursday, March 7 through Saturday, March 9 at
- [Join Mailing List (RE)](https://steppingstonesohio.org/join-mailing-list-re/)
- [Purchase Tickets to Bowl with Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/purchase-tickets-bowl-stepping-stones/)
- [Planned Giving - Tools + Resources](https://steppingstonesohio.org/planned-giving-tools/) - When you join the Stepping Stones Legacy Society, you are making an investment in a strong and sustainable future for people with disabilities. To help you make an informed legacy gift to Stepping Stones, please review helpful information and resources on planned giving below. Stepping Stones Legacy Society Brochure (Includes Giving Options, Society Levels & Benefits)Helpful
- [Planned Giving - FAQs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/planned-giving-faqs/) - Interested in joining the Stepping Stones Legacy Society but want more information on planned giving?Please review these planned giving FAQs, outlined by the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council. Why make a bequest or gift?It is exceedingly difficult for nonprofit organizations to thrive without an increase in charitable gifts in wills or estate plans. Information from probate
- [Planned Giving - Bequest](https://steppingstonesohio.org/planned-giving-bequest/) - A common planned giving option is to include a written bequest to Stepping Stones in a will. To those supporters wishing to assure a strong and sustainable future for Stepping Stones by mentioning Stepping Stones in their will, the following bequest form is suggested:General Bequest"I give, devise and bequeath to Stepping Stones, Inc. TAX ID #31-0671799
- [Planned Giving - Gift Options](https://steppingstonesohio.org/planned-giving-options/) - Stepping Stones offers many planned giving options that enable you to support a strong and sustainable future for people with disabilities. By making a planned legacy gift to Stepping Stones, you join us in answering the Greater Cincinnati disability community's needs ahead and ensure strong pathways to independence for future generations. Please review planned giving options below
- [Planned Giving - Benefits](https://steppingstonesohio.org/planned-giving-benefits/) - The Stepping Stones Legacy Society is a select group of passionate supporters who value Stepping Stones impact on the Greater Cincinnati disability community and are invested in building a strong and sustainable future. Why Join the Stepping Stones Legacy Society?Do you care deeply about the impact Stepping Stones has had on you, your family and
- [Join Our Mailing List](https://steppingstonesohio.org/bacchanalian-society/)
- [The Stepping Stones Scholarship Fund](https://steppingstonesohio.org/no-person-left-behind/) - Support Stepping Stones and create pathways to independence for people with disabilities. The Stepping Stones Scholarship Fund augments Stepping Stones’ financial assistance program, making services more accessible for low income children, teens and adults with disabilities. The fund, created by Neil and Susie Bortz and family, is an invitation to the community to join hands and
- [Annual Registration Fee](https://steppingstonesohio.org/annual-registration-fee/) - Stepping Stones year-round programs help children, teens and adults with disabilities. We a nonprofit, United Way partner agency with three locations in the Greater Cincinnati area.
- [Given Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/given-campus/) - Photos and information on Stepping Stones Given Campus in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- [Where We Are](https://steppingstonesohio.org/where-we-are/) - Stepping Stones has programs for people with disabilities at three sites around Greater Cincinnati. Each campus is uniquely designed to provide great experiences for our participants - both indoors and outdoors.Learn more and view photos of each campus by clicking on the links below. Allyn Campus1414 Lake Allyn Rd.Batavia, OH 45103 Given Campus5650 Given Rd. Cincinnati,
- [What's New](https://steppingstonesohio.org/about/whats-new/)
- [Join Email List](https://steppingstonesohio.org/contact/join-email-list/) - Stay in touch with Stepping Stones. Sign up here to receive regular updates and news from us.
- [Get Involved](https://steppingstonesohio.org/get-involved/) - Get involved with Stepping Stones and see how rewarding it can be. We have volunteers who start out as teens to get community service credit at school and come back year after year. There are many ways to be part of the Stepping Stones community. You could help build pathways to independence for children, teens
- [Adult Day Services for Adults with Disabilities in Cincinnati | Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/programs/adults/year-round-adult-day-services/) - Stepping Stones offers adult day programs for individuals with disabilities in Batavia, Norwood, and Western Hills. Build life skills, confidence, and community connection.

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- [Christmas tree](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/christmas-tree/)
- [Grants](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/grants/)
- [Kentucky Speedway](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/kentucky-speedway/)
- [School presentations](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/school-presentations/)
- [Everyone Counts](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/everyone-counts/)
- [Norwood Community Senior Center](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/norwood-community-senior-center/)
- [UCP Norwood Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/ucp-norwood-campus/)
- [The Golf Classic](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/the-golf-classic/)
- [Rise Adaptive Cyclery](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/rise-adaptive-cyclery/)
- [Overnight Staycation](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/overnight-staycation/)
- [Operation Sunshine](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/operation-sunshine/)
- [Overnight Staycations](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/overnight-staycations/)
- [Special Events](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/special-events/)
- [Volunteers](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/volunteers/)
- [Saturday Kids Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/saturday-kids-club/)
- [Adult Day Services](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/adult-day-services/)
- [Events](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/events/)
- [Open Your Heart](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/open-your-heart/)
- [Donate](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/donate/)
- [Given Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/given-campus/)
- [Summer Day Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/summer-day-camp/)
- [Allyn Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/allyn-campus/)
- [Bloom](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/bloom/)
- [UCP Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/ucp-campus/)
- [Weekend Respites](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/weekend-respites/)
- [Overnight Getaway](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/overnight-getaway/)
- [Supporters](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/supporters/)
- [Summer Overnight Getaway](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/summer-overnight-getaway/)
- [Saturday Clubs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/saturday-clubs/)
- [Thanksgiving](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/thanksgiving/)
- [Cincinnati International Wine Festival](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/cincinnati-international-wine-festival/)
- [Staff Recruitment](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/staff-recruitment/)
- [Clark Montessori](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/clark-montessori/)
- [Benefit Concert](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/benefit-concert/)
- [Team Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/team-stepping-stones/)
- [Kroger](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/kroger/)
- [Annual Meeting](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/annual-meeting/)
- [Third-Party Fundraiser](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/third-party-fundraiser/)
- [Step-Up](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/step-up/)
- [The Golf](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/the-golf/)
- [Marjorie Book](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/marjorie-book/)
- [Fundraising](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/fundraising/)
- [Third-Party Fundraising](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/third-party-fundraising/)
- [Scarecrow](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/scarecrow/)
- [Norwood](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/norwood/)
- [Summer Overnight Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/summer-overnight-camp/)
- [Summer 2017](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/summer-2017/)
- [Food drive](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/food-drive/)
- [Fundraiser](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/fundraiser/)
- [Camp Allyn](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/camp-allyn/)
- [Movement Mortgage](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/movement-mortgage/)
- [Pizza Hut](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/pizza-hut/)
- [Golf Classic](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/golf-classic/)
- [Cerebral Palsy](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/cerebral-palsy/)
- [ADA](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/ada/)
- [Extended School-Year](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/extended-school-year/)
- [Employment Exploration](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/employment-exploration/)
- [Bowling](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/bowling/)
- [Giving Tuesday](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/giving-tuesday/)
- [Kendra Scott](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/kendra-scott/)
- [Shopping Event](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/shopping-event/)
- [Therapy Dog](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/therapy-dog/)
- [Seasonal Staff](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/seasonal-staff/)
- [Award Recognition](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/award-recognition/)
- [National Volunteer Week](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/national-volunteer-week/)
- [Cincinnati](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/cincinnati/)
- [CABR](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/cabr/)
- [Construction Come Together Day](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/construction-come-together-day/)
- [Camp Kindness Day](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/camp-kindness-day/)
- [Music Therapy](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/music-therapy/)
- [Melodic Connections](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/melodic-connections/)
- [Accessibility](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/accessibility/)
- [Volunteer Champions](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/volunteer-champions/)
- [Lowe's Heroes](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/lowes-heroes/)
- [Saturday Young Adults Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/saturday-young-adults-club/)
- [Donations](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/donations/)
- [Ethicon](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/ethicon/)
- [Community Service](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/community-service/)
- [Cincinnati Nature Center](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/cincinnati-nature-center/)
- [Employment Opportunities](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/employment-opportunities/)
- [2021](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/2021/)
- [Summer Overnight Staycations](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/summer-overnight-staycations/)
- [Xavier University](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/xavier-university/)
- [Indian Hill](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/indian-hill/)
- [Weekend Respite](https://steppingstonesohio.org/tag/weekend-respite/)

## Picture tag

- [sept10](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/sept10/)
- [Open Your Heart](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/open-your-heart/)
- [Day Camp Given Week 2 Tuesday](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/day-camp-given-week-2-tuesday/)
- [Queen City Culture Check-Out](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/queen-city-culture-check-out/)
- [Mystery of Big Easy Check-Out](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/mystery-of-big-easy-check-out/)
- [Given Wk 4](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/given-wk-4/)
- [CampAllyn 062613](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/campallyn-062613/)
- [Given Wk. 5 Monday](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/given-wk-5-monday/)
- [071613 CampAllynBalloon](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/071613-campallynballoon/)
- [071013 StepStones2](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/071013-stepstones2/)
- [071013 StepStones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/071013-stepstones/)
- [StepStonesDance072313](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/stepstonesdance072313/)
- [Day Camp Allyn week 8](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/day-camp-allyn-week-8/)
- [Team Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/team-stepping-stones/)
- [Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/cincinnati-flying-pig-marathon/)
- [Stepping Stones Annual Meeting](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/stepping-stones-annual-meeting/)
- [Given Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/given-campus/)
- [Summer Day Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/summer-day-camp/)
- [Allyn Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/allyn-campus/)
- [Bloom](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/bloom/)
- [UCP Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/ucp-campus/)
- [Weekend Respites](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/weekend-respites/)
- [Stepping Stones Supporters](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/stepping-stones-supporters/)
- [Stepping Stones Allyn Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/stepping-stones-allyn-campus/)
- [Stepping Stones Given Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/stepping-stones-given-campus/)
- [Golf Classic](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/golf-classic/)
- [Supporters](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/supporters/)
- [AllynCampus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/allyncampus/)
- [Step-Up](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/step-up/)
- [Supporting Foundations](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/supporting-foundations/)
- [Summer Overnight Getaway](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/summer-overnight-getaway/)
- [Saturday Clubs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/saturday-clubs/)
- [The Golf Classic](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/the-golf-classic/)
- [Overnight Staycations](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/overnight-staycations/)
- [Rotary Club of Cincinnati](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/rotary-club-of-cincinnati/)
- [4th of July](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/4th-of-july/)
- [Overnight Staycation](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/overnight-staycation/)
- [Volunteer](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/volunteer/)
- [Special Events](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/special-events/)
- [Volunteers](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/volunteers/)
- [Saturday Kids Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/saturday-kids-club/)
- [Adult Day Services](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/adult-day-services/)
- [Events](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/events/)
- [Saturday Young Adult Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/saturday-young-adult-club/)
- [Cool Critters](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/cool-critters/)
- [Halloween](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/halloween/)
- [Stepping Stones](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/stepping-stones/)
- [Donors](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/donors/)
- [Donate](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/donate/)
- [Thanksgiving](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/thanksgiving/)
- [Fundraising](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/fundraising/)
- [Romualdo](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/romualdo/)
- [Summer Overnight Staycation](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/summer-overnight-staycation/)
- [Summer Overnight Staycations](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/summer-overnight-staycations/)
- [Clark Montessori](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/clark-montessori/)
- [Third-Party Fundraising](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/third-party-fundraising/)
- [Annual Meeting](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/annual-meeting/)
- [Summer Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/summer-camp/)
- [Pizza Hut](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/pizza-hut/)
- [BeauVita West](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/beauvita-west/)
- [Bacchanalian Society](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/bacchanalian-society/)
- [Fall 2016](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/fall-2016/)
- [Queen City Clay](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/queen-city-clay/)
- [Adult Day Programs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/adult-day-programs/)
- [Appreciation](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/appreciation/)
- [Planned Giving](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/planned-giving/)
- [disability services](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/disability-services/)
- [adult day program](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/adult-day-program/)
- [Sporting Clays Tournament](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/sporting-clays-tournament/)
- [Elk Creek Hunt Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/elk-creek-hunt-club/)
- [BeauVita West Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/beauvita-west-campus/)
- [Movement Mortgage](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/movement-mortgage/)
- [Operation Sunshine](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/operation-sunshine/)
- [Special Event](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/special-event/)
- [Adults Around Town](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/adults-around-town/)
- [Community Outings](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/community-outings/)
- [MadTree Brewing](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/madtree-brewing/)
- [Fishing Derby](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/fishing-derby/)
- [Food Drive](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/food-drive/)
- [Give Back](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/give-back/)
- [Eastgate Lanes](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/eastgate-lanes/)
- [Bowling Night](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/bowling-night/)
- [Holiday Party](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/holiday-party/)
- [Kendra Scott](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/kendra-scott/)
- [Fundraiser](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/fundraiser/)
- [Kenwood Towne Centre](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/kenwood-towne-centre/)
- [Eddie Merlots](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/eddie-merlots/)
- [Rhinegeist](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/rhinegeist/)
- [Community Engagement](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/community-engagement/)
- [Raptors](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/raptors/)
- [Camp Allyn](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/camp-allyn/)
- [InFocus Real Estate](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/infocus-real-estate/)
- [West Side Brewing](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/west-side-brewing/)
- [Colerain](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/colerain/)
- [Adult Programs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/adult-programs/)
- [Around Town](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/around-town/)
- [Volunteering](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/volunteering/)
- [Cincinnati](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/cincinnati/)
- [Community Excursion](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/community-excursion/)
- [Cincinnati Beard Barons](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/cincinnati-beard-barons/)
- [Weekend Respite](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/weekend-respite/)
- [Christmas](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/christmas/)
- [Summit Country Day](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/summit-country-day/)
- [Jersey Mike's](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/jersey-mikes/)
- [national volunteer week](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/national-volunteer-week/)
- [Program Events](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/program-events/)
- [Autism](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/autism/)
- [Graduation](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/graduation/)
- [BeauVita Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/beauvita-campus/)
- [Music Therapy](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/music-therapy/)
- [Kinner Express](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/kinner-express/)
- [FC CIncinnati](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/fc-cincinnati/)
- [Teen Programs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/teen-programs/)
- [Children Programs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/children-programs/)
- [Construction Come Together Day](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/construction-come-together-day/)
- [Gala](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/gala/)
- [Charity](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/charity/)
- [Nonprofit](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/nonprofit/)
- [Developmental Disabilities](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/developmental-disabilities/)
- [Adult Day Service](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/adult-day-service/)
- [Community Outing](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/community-outing/)
- [Christ College of Nursing](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/christ-college-of-nursing/)
- [The Abilities Experience](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/the-abilities-experience/)
- [St. Ursula Academy](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/st-ursula-academy/)
- [Fall Food Drive](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/fall-food-drive/)
- [Lowes Heroes](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/lowes-heroes/)
- [Saturday Young Adults Club](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/saturday-young-adults-club/)
- [Norwood Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/norwood-campus/)
- [BeauVita](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/beauvita/)
- [Community Volunteer](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/community-volunteer/)
- [Chair Yoga](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/chair-yoga/)
- [Ensemble Theatre](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/ensemble-theatre/)
- [Drex Campus](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/drex-campus/)
- [Inclusion](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/inclusion/)
- [Camp Kindness Day](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/camp-kindness-day/)
- [LaSalle High School](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/lasalle-high-school/)
- [Michelman](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/michelman/)
- [Martial Arts](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/martial-arts/)
- [Weekend Programs](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/weekend-programs/)
- [CincinnatiSummer Day Camp](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/cincinnatisummer-day-camp/)
- [Resurgent Capital](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/resurgent-capital/)
- [World Kindness Day](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/world-kindness-day/)
- [Community Partner](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/community-partner/)
- [Holidays](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/holidays/)
- [Abilities](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/abilities/)
- [Community](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/community/)
- [Step Up Autism Alternative Education](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/step-up-autism-alternative-education/)
- [Creative Aging](https://steppingstonesohio.org/ngg_tag/creative-aging/)