2024-11-16T01:33:57-07:00 2024-06-30 990EZ 2023-07-01 844017417 STEPS FOUNDATION STEP 4072790713 PO Box 700625 Saint Cloud FL 34770 Abigail Ellis President 4072790713 2024-11-16 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X www.stepsfoundation.org X X 29847 X 20539 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 140 0 140 0 0 0 9168 29847 0 0 0 4000 683 79 19155 23917 5930 967 0 6897 967 6897 0 0 0 0 967 6897 0 0 967 6897 Youth Development and Education Retain Your Brain Program - From September to May, we implemented the Retain Your Brain program, focusing on peer support and self-care to enhance student mental well-being. At Zenith, we facilitated 19 biweekly peer support group sessions, serving 48 students. A new location at the BVL Library enabled us to host 10 biweekly sessions from January to May, reaching 8 students. Additionally, we offered 21 virtual biweekly peer support sessions from August to May. To further support mental health, we conducted 3 rounds of a 6-week Self-Care Series (2 virtual and 1 in-person), which benefited 68 participants in the community. 2300 1507 Survival Program - Through the Survival Program, we equipped students with vital skills in health and wellness, financial literacy, home living, soft skills, and college readiness. We provided workshops and certification opportunities. The City of Saint Cloud grant enabled us to offer CPR and First Aid certification to 3 students, 2 interns, and 1 board member. At Zenith, we conducted 19 biweekly workshops from September to May, serving 48 students. At the BVL Library, a new location, we held 10 biweekly workshops from January to May for 8 students. Virtually, we facilitated 40 workshops from August to May, attended by 18 students. 10875 7101 Together We Can - Through the Together We Can program, we created family engagement opportunities for students and families beyond those in our regular programs. These initiatives helped foster better communication skills and provided much-needed support. With partnerships alongside local organizations, we achieved several key milestones: Celebrated over 200 students in Orange and Osceola County for achieving perfect or improved attendance. Partnered with a local community center to host a back-to-school event that provided backpacks and resources to over 400 people. Collaborated with a local college to provide materials and resources to over 600 attendees at an Easter event. Partnered with Osceola Magic to provide 8 family opportunities to attend professional basketball games, reaching 68 individuals and their families within our programs. Additionally, we onboarded, trained, and mentored 38 high school interns during the summer and 8 college interns during the fall and spring semesters. These activities strengthened our commitment to fostering student success and community engagement. 525 396 Career Quest - Our newest program, was launched to support students with disabilities in developing self-advocacy, career development, and work readiness skills. The program began in the summer, during which we served 3 students, equipping them with tools to build confidence and prepare for future career opportunities. 0 35 9039 Abigail Ellis President 30 0 0 0 Darlene Ellis Vice President 15.00 0 0 0 Charminta Brown Secretary 10 0 0 0 Ruchi Kapadia Board Member 10 0 0 0 Juliana Lytle Board Member 5 0 0 0 Kayla Newborg Treasurer 15 4000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FL Abigail Ellis PO Box 700625 Saint Cloud FL 34770 4072790713 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 20562 22274 29847 72683 624 0 0 624 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21186 22274 29847 73307 21186 22274 29847 73307 0 0 0 0 0 0 21186 22274 29847 73307 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21186 22274 29847 73307 0 0.52 0 0.12 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 During the fiscal year, our organization received in-kind donations totaling $9,168. This amount includes $8,868 worth of puzzles generously donated by Hampton Squares, which were distributed to members of the community as part of our outreach programs. We received $300 in gift cards from Ross, which were provided to students participating in our career development programs to support their professional growth and preparation. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Survival Progam;7101|Retain Your Brain Program;1507|Career Quest Program;35|Together We Can Program;397|Office Expense;402|Conference Training;545|Inkind Donations;9168^Total;19155^ N/A