STEPS College Access Project: part of The Retention Project

Mission Statement

The old saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child." Well, the support from the village should not be limited to children; all of us can benefit from the support of our villages; be they literal villages, or other communities. You can offer this sense of community to a young adult who faces challenges his or her family alone may not be able to help navigate. Join STEPS, and offer yourself as a resource and a support system for a high school student trying to be the first in his or her family to attend and graduate from college. Be a mentor, a tutor, and a friend to a high school student working towards college. Help build a new village here in Tacoma; a vibrant, urban village community centered around learning and personal growth.