STEP Empowers

06/03/2026

Our Senior Prom was a wonderful afternoon filled with fun, laughter, dancing, great food, and special memories. We loved seeing our Senior Services clients come together to celebrate and enjoy time with friends!

A huge thank you to Zaxby's, Schewels, Jose's, Haywood Jewelers, Jersey Mike's, Rocky Mount Smokehouse, Whole Bean Coffee Company, Southern Sparkle Boutique, Luci's Floral Design, Walmart, Carter Bank, Bank of Botetourt, STEP, Inc., and InnovAge for their generous donations and support.
We are also grateful to our staff, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this event such a success.

Thank you for helping create a memorable experience for the seniors we serve!
More photos from this special afternoon are coming soon, so stay tuned!

06/01/2026

Our Early Childhood Education Director Tanya Huff, at STEP, Inc., spoke with students in the Teens-N-Tots class at Franklin County High School last week about Early Head Start / Head Start and the services STEP offers to support children and families. The students were engaged, asked great questions, and were excited to learn more about resources available in their community.

We also shared some fun STEP merch as a thank-you for their time and participation! Thanks Franklin County Public Schools

05/29/2026

PLEASE SHARE AND DONATE: We are currently in need of monetary donations and donations of new diapers to help keep this important service going. Our Diaper Fund provides free monthly diaper pickups for families in our community who need support. Every donation helps make a difference for the families we serve.
Please consider donating today using the link below.
www.mightycause.com/organization/Support-To-Eliminate-Poverty
In-person donations can be made at 200 Dent Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
To learn more about our services, visit www.stepincva.com
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05/28/2026

Last week, STEP held an end-of-year celebration for our LIFES Academy students to recognize their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the year. We are proud of all they have achieved and look forward to seeing their continued success. A special thank you to our Board members for taking the time to cook and help make the celebration memorable for our students.

05/26/2026

Thank you to Here at Home Kimberly McBroom WDBJ7 and Natalie Faunce for having STEP, Inc. on today’s segment to share more about our programs and services. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with the community and highlight the work being done across our service areas.
Be sure to watch the segment below to learn more about STEP and how we continue serving our communities.

Rocky Mount community action agency invites residents to learn about available programs at an open house today.

05/26/2026

FREE EVENT (5/26) PLEASE SHARE: Join us today from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM as STEP, Inc. celebrates 60 years of serving Franklin County with a Community Open House. Come tour our space, meet our team, and learn more about the programs and services we provide to support local residents, including housing services, youth programs, Head Start, senior services, tax preparation assistance, and more.
This free event is open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided. We invite the community to stop by, connect with us, and celebrate this milestone together.

05/21/2026

We recently celebrated our Head Start End of Year Celebration for both our Rocky Mount, VA and Stuart, VA locations. It was a great time filled with fun, memories, and recognition of all the hard work from our students, families, and staff throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration so special.

05/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest team members to STEP, Inc.!

Kathryn Wood – Before & After Care Aide (Patrick)
Stacey Cockram – Food Services Manager (Patrick)
William Meeks – Senior Meals Driver (Franklin)
We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to the impact they’ll make in our communities.

05/14/2026

We’re honored to share that the STEP, Inc. has been officially recognized by the Patrick County Board of Supervisors, which proclaimed May 2026 as Community Action Month in Patrick County.

This proclamation highlights the ongoing work STEP has done since 1966 to support individuals and families through innovative, locally responsive programs that promote long-term economic independence. It also recognizes the dedication of our staff and Board of Directors, who continue working alongside the community to create real, measurable impact. Patrick County, VA - Government