“In-depth change in the lives of at-risk teenage girls”

Funding for the Farm

     Steppin’ Stone Farm is a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt faith-based program. Through donations from churches, civic clubs, individuals, United Way, and various private grants, Steppin’ Stone Farm continues to minister to the needs of at-risk girls and their families. Our huge volunteer support system gives us the opportunity to help many more girls as well as provide positive social interaction. Eighty-six percent of our girls are continuing their formal education and/or employed twelve to eighteen months after completing our program. All of this at no cost to taxpayers since we do not receive any state or federal funding.

     If you are interested in investing money, time, or talent to this ministry, please contact Cindy Churchill 813-650-8700 or info@steppinstonefarm.org

     Through our partnership with Network for Good, interested parties can donate to Steppin' Stone Farm over the Internet using a credit card on a secure site. Just click on the Network for Good icon at the bottom of any page.

     All contributions are tax deductible. The following focus areas may also be of interest:

Plant Nursery:

     A major reason for the success of the program is teaching the girls a work ethic through tending to the various stages of growth in plants and animals. Building upon this aspect and in order to help cover the cost of the Steppin’ Stone Farm program, we have started a plant nursery.

     We grow high quality groundcovers—evergreen giant, aztec grass, and minima jasmine—in four inch cells and distribute these plants to local landscapers in the Tampa Bay area as well as out-of-state customers.   

Steer and Plant Sale at the Strawberry Festival in Plant City

     As part of 4-H some of the girls earn the opportunity to auction steers and plants at the Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida. Not only do they learn responsibility and team building skills, but also raise money for college scholarships for Steppin’ Stone Farm alumni.

Steppin’ Stone Farm Endowment

     We have started an endowment in order to help secure the financial future of this ministry. This endowment helps to support the operating expenses of this ministry and will continue to help at-risk teenage girls long after we are gone.