Our organization offers both Day and Night Shelter for homeless mothers with children and individual women. However, preference is given to women with children, and guests who have been approved to participate pending a background check. The safety of our volunteers, clients and staff is of the utmost concern at Stepping Stones Safe Haven Inc. Our Day Shelter offers clients an opportunity to come indoors from the elements, with the following amenities included:
About the Shelter
Stepping Stones Safe Haven offers several services to our clients seeking to develop stability and consistency in their lives and in the lives of their children.
Our Day Shelter
Operating Hours
8:00am – 4:00pm
Monday – Saturday
Clean Showers & Restrooms
Kitchen Area
Washers & Dryers
Computers & Internet Access
Our Emergency Night Shelter
Operating Hours
4:00pm – 8:00am
7 Nights/ Week
Our Emergency Night Shelter is reserved for clients who are participating in either the Stepping Stones case management aspect of our program (lasting up to three months) or those who are registered with us for the Safe Haven temporary shelter aspect (lasting up to 45 days).
Registration for the Night Shelter ends at 4pm. Due to limited space, if you are not enrolled in the program, please call our office at (615) 900-4427.
+ Day Shelter Amenities
Cots, Pillows, & Blankets
Admissions Guidelines
For the safety of our guests and volunteers, we are unable to serve individuals:
Under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
With a history of severe criminal acts or violent offense(s),
Who are registered sex offenders
With physical or mental health needs beyond the scope of our services
Clients must be able to be independent in a community-type environment and adhere to shelter rules.
Stepping Stones Safe Haven does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, or national origin (Title VI). Individuals needing assistance due to limited English proficiency should ask for translation assistance.
Complaints or concerns should be sent to:
Lacey Wilkins, Title VI Coordinator
(615) 900-4427 or lacey.wilkins@steppingstonestn.org
Our Ministry Is
- A means for people to become directly involved with the homeless in order to gain knowledge about the growing population.
- A congregation’s way of opening their facilities to a chosen number of people as guests.
- An opportunity for guests to learn that people really care.
- A way for hosts to understand that the faceless figure on the street corner is more than a statistic.
- About serving without prejudice or pride.
- Putting the tenets of your faith into practice.
- About giving and not receiving.
- An opportunity, not an answer.
Our Ministry Is Not
- The solution to homelessness
- A congregation’s way to provide economic assistance, job training nor personal spiritual direction.
- About establishing a large shelter in which hundreds of people are cared for nightly.
- About major fundraising and capital campaigns.
Congregations Can
Host up to 12 women and children at your facility
Minister to the hearts of those facing difficult times
Expect to have a member of our team available on call
Expect ongoing training and support from the Stepping Stones team
How You Can Help
Individuals Can
Partner with other congregations/organizations as overnight host or volunteer
Assist with set up and clean up of hosting location
Prepare and/or serve meals
Transport guests
Spend time with guests (games, movies, etc.)
Our Partners
We’ve partnered with several churches in our community to provide the emergency shelters for women in need. Explore our current partners below.
Hear From Our Partners
Learn more about hosting by listening to the experiences of our current partners.