Stepping Up History
How it all started
In 2014 a group of local concerned citizens met and started talking about the problems facing people wanting to make changes in their lives for the better.
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An area that continually came up in discussions was safe, secure housing and how that intertwined with a person’s desire to make better life choices when facing addictions, homelessness, abuse situations and re-entering society after being incarcerated.
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A strong emphasis on meeting those needs while being a Christ centered ministry was desired. These discussions led to the founding of Stepping Up Inc in 2016 with an eight-member governing board.
Stepping Inn Motel
Shortly thereafter a former motel was purchased with the support of the Scott Community Foundation.
Since the purchase, the motel has been transformed into a place for individuals to live temporarily and get accountability in their recovery while continuing to make better life choices.
Clients in the program live in a motel room at a highly discounted rate with access to a group kitchen and laundry facilities.
Clients must be drug and alcohol free to enter the program and are subject to random testing through-out the program.
Some of the requirements to be in the program include church attendance, AA/NA meetings, attending bible study ReGen, morning devotions, adhering to curfews and staying current on program fees.
We prefer that a client be at least 30 days sober and willing to work a program of recovery.
About us
Stepping Up Ministry is a Christ centered program in Scott City, Kansas. Founded in 2016, when the community saw a need for safe, secure housing for individuals who desired a productive, healthy, and sober lifestyle and most importantly a connection with Christ.
Mission
Offer individuals a Christ-centered and life-changing covenant living program to attain their God given potential.
Vision
Our goal at Stepping Up Ministry is to provide a safe, Christ centered environment and a life-changing program for individuals who desire to transform their hopelessness and fear into a productive, healthy, and sober lifestyle and most importantly a connection with Christ.