History of Stepping Out, Inc.

2000

Stepping Out creates new programs and classes to assist women.

2003

Stepping Out Ministries becomes Stepping Out, Inc.

2003

Begins offering children and youth programs.

2004

Patrice Puglise’s autobiography is released “I’m Stepping Out …From Darkness into the Light…)

2004

Heaven’s Helpers changes name to The A.P.T. Company and classes are held once a week.

2004

The A.P.T. Company enters into Greene County and Jefferson County.

2004

Allows men to attend The A.P.T. Company for the first time.

2004

Stepping Out is accepted as a United Way agency.

2004

Stepping Out receives award from N.A.H.R.O. for innovative programming for housing residents.

2004

Stepping Stones for kids presented to Tennessee State Legislature for the uniqueness of using peer-to-peer mentoring.