Step Out facilitates women's transition through healing the whole person: mind, body, and spirit; guiding participants to reclaim personal agency and find fulfillment.
Our mission is to nurture whole-person recovery, promoting stronger, long-term outcomes by developing skills and building community through shared gardening experiences, vital nutrition education, and financial literacy programming.
Step Out utilizes an Agro-Socio-Ecological model to foster deep healing and lasting recovery for women. This means we recognize that a person's well-being is profoundly connected to their community and the natural world. Through engaging horticulture activities and connection to the land, we help women rebuild their lives by cultivating a strong sense of purpose and structure—essential for maintaining sobriety and thriving. Our approach highlights how food producing practices and a healthy environment directly support individual health, build strong communities, and contribute to overall well-being.
Step Out specializes in trauma-informed programming directly within our residence. Step Out's principal offering integrates evidence-informed microfinance principles with transformative learning strategies to promote financial independence. Beyond the curriculum, the program provides crucial residential support, fosters community building through strong networks and mentorship, and includes a permaculture initiative...
Read more about our LIFE Program here.