Stepping Stone Shelter was founded in 1991. Over the years the original shelter, located at 1015 N. Washington, increased in size and the services offered.
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Photos are from the original location.
In 2023 the shelter moved to its current location at 300 N. Lincoln Avenue. Stepping Stone Shelter is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. The shelter provides temporary housing and meals to those in need.
Clients meet with a case manager to determine the steps needed to attain employment and permanent housing. Clients must apply for an initial 30-day stay and may be able to stay at the shelter for up to 90 days if they meet all requirements. Stepping Stone provides housing for both families and individuals in a safe and supportive environment.
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Meals are provided three times a day to clients and walk-ins to the soup kitchen. Meals are provided for anyone in the community that is in need. The shelter kitchen serves over 3000 meals a month. Meals are served at 8 a.m., Noon, and 6 p.m. for walk-ins.
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Individual clients are housed in shared rooms. We have a limited number of family rooms for families with children. There is also one room that is accessible for disabled clients. Clients have the use of a washer and dryer for clothes and linens. The shelter also provides an employment center where clients can create a resume or search for employment.
We are currently in the process of updating the kitchen facilities to allow us to safely prepare wholesome meals.
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The Stepping Stone Shelter is a temporary shelter for the homeless, providing, through its resources, opportunities for homeless families and individuals to make life changes that will prevent future homelessness.
Please contact us if you have questions or would like to arrange for someone to come speak to your organization about the shelter.
Dining Area
Meals are served at 8 a.m., Noon, and 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.
Front entrance 300 N. Lincoln, Liberal, Kansas
Sleeping rooms and commons area.
Clients have the use of laundry facilities for clothes and linens.
Employment center for clients to create resumes or make job searches.
Reception Area
The shelter office is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, for applications. Clients must apply to be approved for an initial 30-day stay.
Stepping Stone Shelter, Inc.
Board of Directors
Ty Lewick, President
Sandi Edgerly, Vice President
Scarlette Diseker, Treasurer
Susan Copas, Secretary
Dalkey Davis
Robin Harper
Jeff Sternberg