Stepping Stones of Hope

Stepping Stones of Hope Providing grief support camps for kids, teens, adults, and families. How do you reach out to a child who has experienced the death of someone they love?

How does an adult family member explore and cope with grief, yet still support a child's loss? Stepping Stones of Hope provides an opportunity to answer these questions during our weekend Camp Paz for Kids/Grown-Ups. These programs reach out to both children and adults in separate, synergistic settings that have been designed to provide a nurturing, expressive, creative and fun environment for healing to transpire. Death is a difficult concept for children to grasp. Kids often keep their emotions hidden, not knowing how to communicate their pain, and not wanting to add to an adult's grief burden. Weekend programs provide a safe place for these children to express themselves. Through art, music, role-playing, and a lot of talking and laughing, kids learn about death and dying. And, they learn how to begin to cope. At the same time nearby, adult family members are learning too, exploring their grief through journaling, music, art, self-care, relaxation and dialogue. And they discover ways they can best support the children who share their loss. Check out this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=134uAgXioiU

A grandparent’s love leaves footprints forever.In the stories they tell. The traditions they pass down. The lessons they...
09/13/2026

A grandparent’s love leaves footprints forever.

In the stories they tell. The traditions they pass down. The lessons they teach. The laughter we remember. And the little moments that become some of our biggest memories.

This Grandparents Day, we celebrate the grandparents who are still walking beside us and remember those whose love continues to walk with us in a different way.

For children and families who are grieving the loss of a grandparent, remembering can be a beautiful way to stay connected. Share their stories. Make their favorite recipe. Look through old photos. Say their name. Keep a special tradition going.

Because while life changes, love doesn’t end. It becomes part of who we are.

Happy Grandparents Day from Stepping Stones of Hope.

Supporting grieving children, teens, families and adults.

www.steppingstonesofhope.org

🇺🇸 25 years later, we remember.On September 11, 2001, thousands of families experienced a loss that would forever divide...
09/11/2026

🇺🇸 25 years later, we remember.

On September 11, 2001, thousands of families experienced a loss that would forever divide their lives into before and after.

Today, 25 years later, we pause to remember those who lost their lives, honor the courage of the first responders and ordinary people who stepped forward to help, and hold close the families who have carried their grief through the years.

At Stepping Stones of Hope, we understand that grief does not disappear with the passing of time. We learn to carry our loved ones with us in new ways.

May we also remember what emerged in the days that followed—the compassion, service, courage and willingness to care for one another.

For those who remember that day firsthand, and for the generations who know it only through the stories we tell:

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
September 11, 2001 — September 11, 2026

Stepping Stones of Hope
Supporting grieving children, teens, families and adults.

www.steppingstonesofhope.org

This Labor Day, we're celebrating the people behind the work. 💜The people who arrive early.Set up the tables.Prepare the...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we're celebrating the people behind the work. 💜

The people who arrive early.
Set up the tables.
Prepare the activities.
Listen to the stories.
Offer a hug.
Clean up afterward.
And come back again.

At Stepping Stones of Hope, creating a safe place for grieving children, teens, families and adults takes many hands—and some incredibly generous hearts.

Today, we recognize our staff, volunteers, facilitators, board members, community partners and everyone who gives their time and talents to make this work possible.

Thank you for showing up. Thank you for caring. And thank you for helping create spaces where hope and healing can begin.

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Stepping Stones of Hope. 💜

🍂 Grief has seasons, too.There is something about a changing season that can bring memories closer. A familiar smell. A ...
09/06/2026

🍂 Grief has seasons, too.

There is something about a changing season that can bring memories closer. A familiar smell. A cooler morning. A tradition approaching on the calendar. A place you used to visit together.

For someone who is grieving, the arrival of fall can hold both beauty and heartache.
And just as the seasons change, grief changes with us. It may feel heavy one day and gentler the next. There may be moments of sadness alongside moments of laughter, gratitude and even joy.

There is no timeline and no “right” way to move through it.

This fall, give yourself permission to hold on to what matters, let go of what you’re ready to release, and make space for whatever this season brings. 💜

And remember—you don't have to walk through it alone.

Stepping Stones of Hope
Supporting grieving children, teens, families and adults.

www.steppingstonesofhope.org

💛 Today is International Day of Charity.At Stepping Stones of Hope, we see every day what generosity can do.It can give ...
09/05/2026

💛 Today is International Day of Charity.

At Stepping Stones of Hope, we see every day what generosity can do.
It can give a grieving child a safe place to talk about someone they miss.
It can bring families together with others who understand.

It can create a moment of laughter during a season filled with sadness.
And it can remind someone navigating loss of something incredibly important:
You don't have to walk this journey alone.

Today, we celebrate every donor, volunteer, supporter and friend who makes our mission possible. Your generosity—whether through your time, resources or simply sharing our work—helps us provide hope, healing and connection to grieving children, teens, families and adults.

On International Day of Charity, thank you for helping us turn compassion into hope. ❤️

www.steppingstonesofhope.org

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉Congratulations to Linda W., winner of our Fall Getaway to Anaheim Raffle! 🌴☀️🎟️ Winning Entry: W33...
09/02/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉

Congratulations to Linda W., winner of our Fall Getaway to Anaheim Raffle! 🌴☀️
🎟️ Winning Entry: W333

Linda will enjoy a getaway to Anaheim PLUS $100 cash for a little extra fun while she’s there!

But she’s not the only winner today. 💛

Thanks to YOU, our Fall Getaway Raffle raised OVER $700 for Stepping Stones of Hope! Every ticket purchased helps us continue providing programs, camps and support for grieving children, teens, families and adults.

To everyone who purchased tickets, shared our raffle and supported our mission — THANK YOU! We are so grateful to have you as part of the Stepping Stones of Hope community.

And congratulations, Linda W.! We hope you make some wonderful memories in Anaheim! ✨🌴

💜 Your support helps create memories that last a lifetime.

www.steppingstonesofhope.org

🌴☀️ WHO’S READY FOR A FALL GETAWAY TO ANAHEIM? ☀️🌴We’re raffling off a Southern California escape—and your ticket helps ...
08/12/2026

🌴☀️ WHO’S READY FOR A FALL GETAWAY TO ANAHEIM? ☀️🌴

We’re raffling off a Southern California escape—and your ticket helps support the mission of Stepping Stones of Hope!💜

One lucky winner will receive:

🏨 4–5 night weekday stay at Peacock Suites (depending on dates selected and availability)
OR a 2-night weekend stay
💵 PLUS $100 CASH for travel expenses or some extra fun while you’re in California!

🌴 Relax by the pool. Explore Southern California. Shop. Dine. Head to the beach. Visit your favorite attractions. You choose the adventure!

📅 Travel dates: September 10–November 30, 2026
🎟️ 10 tickets for $25 | 20 tickets for $40
🏆 Drawing held on or after September 1, 2026

Best of all, every ticket purchased benefits Stepping Stones of Hope and helps us continue supporting grieving children, teens, families and adults. ❤️

Buy tickets. Help families. Create memories.

👉 Get your raffle tickets today! - https://go.rallyup.com/ssoh2026raffle

Reimagining the Future 💚What happens when you bring together the people who know and love Stepping Stones of Hope? You l...
08/07/2026

Reimagining the Future 💚

What happens when you bring together the people who know and love Stepping Stones of Hope? You listen, reflect, dream—and imagine what’s possible.

More than 25 past campers, volunteers, board members, and friends gathered at Spirit in the Desert for a meaningful weekend of connection, personal discovery, and collaboration.

Together, we shared experiences, explored the values that define our community, and helped shape ideas for the future of our camps and programs.
We left the weekend reminded that Stepping Stones of Hope has always been about more than a camp—it’s about compassion, connection, healing, and hope.

To everyone who shared their voice, their stories, their ideas, and their heart with us: thank you. 💚

The next chapter is beginning, and we’re excited to create it together.

Volunteers have always been at the heart of Stepping Stones of Hope. 💛If you have served, supported, encouraged, or walk...
07/06/2026

Volunteers have always been at the heart of Stepping Stones of Hope. 💛

If you have served, supported, encouraged, or walked alongside this mission in any season, this retreat is for you.

Renew & Reconnect is a chance to step away, reconnect with fellow volunteers, and help shape what comes next for Stepping Stones of Hope. Together, we’ll rest, reflect, build community, and share insight on the future of our programs, campers, and volunteer family.

Your experience matters.
Your perspective matters.
Your voice matters.

Join us July 31–August 1 at Spirit in the Desert for a meaningful volunteer retreat designed to rest, reconnect, and reshape the future of hope.

Register today. https://pci.jotform.com/form/261825487496170

Rest. Reconnect. Reshape the Future of Hope. 💙😃Stepping Stones of Hope volunteers have always been at the heart of this ...
07/05/2026

Rest. Reconnect. Reshape the Future of Hope. 💙😃

Stepping Stones of Hope volunteers have always been at the heart of this mission.

Join us July 31–August 1 at Spirit in the Desert for Renew & Reconnect, a meaningful volunteer retreat designed to bring our community together for rest, connection, reflection and conversation about what comes next.

Enjoy time with fellow volunteers, participate in a REAL COLORS session, and share your voice as we look ahead to the future of our programs, campers and volunteer community.

Whether you are a current volunteer, past volunteer or ready to reconnect, this retreat is for you.

$35 per person includes meals, lodging and retreat programming.

Register today and be part of the next chapter of hope.

Here's the link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261825487496170

Or visit our website for more info: www.steppingstonesofhope.org

Address

3039 W Peoria Avenue Ste 102/294
Phoenix, AZ
85029

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16022647520

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