History of Stepping Out, Inc.
2000
New Programs for Women
Stepping Out creates new programs and classes to assist women.
2003
Becomes Stepping Out, Inc.
Stepping Out Ministries becomes Stepping Out, Inc.
Children and Youth Programs Begin
Begins offering children and youth programs.
2004
Patrice Puglise’s Autobiography Released
Patrice Puglise’s autobiography is released “I’m Stepping Out …From Darkness into the Light…)
The A.P.T. Company Begins Weekly Classes
Heaven’s Helpers changes name to The A.P.T. Company and classes are held once a week.
The A.P.T. Company Expands
The A.P.T. Company enters into Greene County and Jefferson County.
The A.P.T. Company Includes Men
Allows men to attend The A.P.T. Company for the first time.
Accepted by United Way
Stepping Out is accepted as a United Way agency.
Receives Award from N.A.H.R.O.
Stepping Out receives award from N.A.H.R.O. for innovative programming for housing residents.
Stepping Stones for Kids Presented to Tennessee State Legislature
Stepping Stones for kids presented to Tennessee State Legislature for the uniqueness of using peer-to-peer mentoring.