CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
A LEGACY IN MOTION
PUTTING DREAMS TO WORK
Twenty years ago, I chose to name this organization Step By Step, because my team and I recognized that big goals and ambitions never happen overnight. Whether it is choosing health, raising a family, or the fulfillment of a dream, success takes hard work, positive support, and the courage to keep taking the next step. My dream to buy a farm certainly didn’t happen overnight. It was a desire that grew from values instilled in me as a child, great people speaking into my life, and many individuals who have supported and encouraged my ongoing desire and commitment to invest in strong mothers, babies, and families. It has also taken a lot of courage and a lot of steps. Initial conversations for this project began over six years ago, when we identified a need to better support the women we serve, in their efforts to obtain gainful employment. Over the past twenty years, we have walked alongside and supported women who are working to recover from serious barriers to health and success. Our primary goals have been to help them have a healthy pregnancy, embrace positive parenting, and establish a safe home. Now, we are poised to take that one step further. This farm, which has already served the community for five generations, is now beginning a new legacy, as a center that brings hope and health to mothers and families. It is going to allow us to take the relationships we have already established with mothers and help them take their next step towards a more secure future, both for themselves and for their children. But, my dream for this future center goes beyond just teaching basic employment skills. I want to build strong families. We are committed to helping the women we serve to not only become skilled, reliable, and successful professionals, but also to realize their value as mothers, to recognize their unique strengths, and to see hope for their future. We are going to help them dream, and then we are going to help them put those dreams to work.
PICTURED:
Krista Linden
Step By Step Founder & Executive Director
~ Krista
Progress, of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once; and we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step. - SAMUEL SMILES
OUR MISSION Our Mission is to transform the lives of at-risk pregnant women, so they will deliver healthy babies, embrace positive parenting, and establish safe homes and secure futures.
OUR VISION
“Being part of Step By Step has helped me evolve from woman to mother, a mother I know my mom would have been proud of. The Step By Step team has touched me in more ways than you would ever know. For that, I am thankful and ready for the future.”
Our Vision is that every woman would see her pregnancy as a catalyst for positive change. By building on her strengths, she will choose health, see hope for her future, and give back to her family and her community.
– RACHEL, STEP BY STEP MOM & FUTURE PROGRAM MENTOR
We're empowering mothers
because mothers empower families and communities. A strong nation starts with healthy mothers and babies. Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child states that “the future of any society depends on its ability to foster the healthy development of the next generation.” Research and evidence continue to indicate that the first years of a child’s life are critical and strongly predictive of their future health and success later in life. If we want to make a lasting and lifelong impact, we have to start earlier, preferably before birth. Step By Step brings hope and health to low income and at-risk pregnant women, by providing the resources and support they need to give their baby the best start possible.
WHO WE ARE
A Trusted Family Ally We encourage mothers to become bold women of vision, embrace positive life change, and raise children who thrive.
“Protecting young children from adversity is a promising, science-based strategy to address many of the most persistent and costly problems facing contemporary society, including limited educational achievement, diminished economic productivity, criminality, and disparities in health.” — AMERICAN PEDIATRIC SOCIETY
Over the past 21 years, we have helped over 10,000 low income and at-risk pregnant women to break out of the cycles of poverty, abuse, and neglect that they suffered and fight to provide a better future for themselves and their children. Every day, we help moms take positive steps so they will have a healthy pregnancy, deliver a healthy baby at a healthy birth weight, learn to parent positively, and establish a safe home for their children. While these are important first steps, one of the greatest barriers to the health and success of the families we serve is an economic one. The women we work with have an intrinsic desire to be good mothers and to provide well for their families. However, many of them are still learning what a healthy family looks like and are experiencing the paralyzing impact of generational cycles of poverty. They struggle to see hope for their future, and they lack the basic skills and education needed to obtain and maintain gainful employment, so they can provide financially for their family. Most of the women we serve do not have the confidence or resources to seek higher education or the support to be able to commit to a lengthy or intense program. They need heightened levels of flexibility and family support as they learn and grow, which is not offered through traditional programs.
“My son, who is now 22 years old, recently told me ‘I have an incredible amount of respect for you, for what you’ve gone through, what you’ve done and what you’ve come through, and for where you are now.’ As a mom, to hear those words - that is everything. Our project here at the farm is going to do more than give women jobs. It is going to help them learn how to invest in their families. And, we will empower them to be strong families - one baby, one mother, one step at a time.” – PENNY STEP BY STEP MOM, VOLUNTEER & PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER
OUR NEXT STEP
Helping Women Work Toward A Brighter Future “If it hadn’t been for Step By Step, I don’t know where I would be today. They gave me hope. They helped me become the mom I wanted to be for my baby. I have found a family with this agency. I could not have done it without you. Thank you.” – A STEP BY STEP MOM
We're helping women dream, and we’re putting those dreams to work.
Step By Step is in a unique position to help women move seamlessly from their first steps in our existing pregnancy support program to the next steps needed to work towards selfsufficiency and stability. Our expanded program will provide job experience and workforce training, while retaining critical wraparound services of case management, mentorship, and key educational programs that focus on developing life skills and positive parenting. With the help of our partners and visionary supporters, we are opening a new center that will offer authentic, holistic support to help mothers work towards a brighter future for themselves and their children - one step at a time.
WE CAN DO BETTER
A Holistic Training Program “Step By Step chose 18 mothers to help create the new Step By Step program. During that first meeting, there was not a dry eye in the room. We, as women, came together to share our stories of pain, our trials and tribulations, mistakes, fears, and disappointments. It didn’t end there. The Step By Step program has taken a few great people that added more people to become a tribe and that tribe became a village of love and dedication that I am honored to be a part of.” - A STEP BY STEP MOM & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GROUP MEMBER
A Family First Approach That Is Participant-Driven At Step By Step, we always put family first. Our priority is to provide a program that can be personalized and that remains reasonable, paced, and takes into consideration each mother’s specific needs, as well as the growth and developmental needs of her children and family. Each mother’s journey will be participant-driven and tailored to match her strengths and address her unique family challenges. We will help women identify their goals and develop a plan to reach them.
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Positive Relational Support
We're changing how we work to build stronger families and communities.
Our job training program will holistically support women, as they take their next steps to develop the mindset, skills, education, and experience they need to not only become well-rounded professionals, but to also continue investing in the social and emotional health of themselves and their families. Together, we will help stabilize and strengthen families and ultimately build healthier, stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities for us all.
Each mother’s personal Step By Step case manager will help refer and facilitate her success in the program, bringing a unique perspective and an invaluable understanding of her strengths, home environment, and background. Personal mentors and coaches will offer additional support and encouragement, as she navigates past common barriers to gainful employment, such as childcare, transportation, and family requirements.
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Not Your Typical Work Day In addition to on-the-job training and experience, our program will offer group education sessions that help women develop in employment-related areas such as Professionalism and Hygiene, Time Management, Conflict Management, Showing Initiative, Resume & Interview Preparation, and Job Searching. Work days for the women we serve will also include critical time needed for them to focus on and invest in their personal development. On site opportunities will be offered for them to pursue interests in areas including budgeting, parenting, stress management, nutrition and exercise, and mental health support.
A PLACE WITH PURPOSE
GERMAINE KORUM CENTER Our vision is for this center to become a place that will braid the tangible needed skills of job training and workforce development with the intangible social and emotional supportive services necessary to holistically strengthen the lives and families of vulnerable women.
JOB TRAINING • Workforce Preparation Training • Job Experience • Mentorship
FAMILY SUPPORT • Work & Life Goals Coaching • Life Skills & Parenting Classes • Mental Health Counseling • Social Support Groups
COMMONS BUILDING LOWER LEVEL > Farm 12 Restaurant > 2,000 sq. ft. Training Kitchen > Event Hall > Office Space COMMONS BUILDING UPPER LEVEL > Classrooms > Counseling Room > Childcare
Farm 12 will provide a venue for the women in our program to receive onthe-job training and work experience. All proceeds will be re-invested into our program to build stronger families in our community and to support local moms and babies in need. The Farm 12 restaurant and event center will be open to the public. For everyone who walks through our doors, we want to be a welcoming place of renewal and hope that grows, encourages, serves, and celebrates together.
RESTAURANT A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE RESTAURANT & EVENT CENTER
FARM 12 RESTAURANT
CATERING EVENT VENUES
Farm 12 rests in the heart of the Puyallup Valley, a region that features some of the richest and most fertile soil in the country. We seek to offer an accessible farm-to-table experience. Our food and fare highlight seasonal, farm fresh, and locallysourced ingredients. The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offer a weekend brunch. The site will also offer a bakery and to-go counter, where everything will be made in-house. The Farm 12 Event Hall can seat up to 400 and will be available to book for weddings, holiday parties, proms, auctions, and other corporate events.
We believe that life is beautiful when food, people, and communities are whole.
Farm 12 will provide all catering in-house. We will offer a variety of price levels from buffet-style events to a high-end plated dinner. The style is being called “accessible farm to table� and the menu will focus on showcasing seasonal and locally grown fare.
PROJECT GOALS & TIMELINE RESEARCH & FEASABILITY Case Study Location Identification Campaign Planning
SITE ACQUISITION
DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION
Capital Campaign: Phase 1
Capital Campaign: Phase 2
Site Work & Utility Upgrades
Secure $1.5 Million
Secure $8 Million
Develop Project Team
Form Advisory Council
Construction & Renovation of Commons Building
Purchase Property
Finalize Business Plans Form Program Development Committee
LAUNCH BUSINESSES Raise Final Startup Costs
Measure Success
Complete Construction
Develop Programs
Launch Phased Businesses & Programs
Grow Community Partnerships
Acquire Equipment & Supplies
Implement Indicators & Measurement Tools
Establish System to Measure Program Impact
Build Partnerships with Local Educational Organizations & Programs Acquire Feedback & Perform Self-Evaluations
2013
2016
2015
2017
2018
MARCH 11, 2013
JANUARY 1, 2015
MAY 14, 2016
AUGUST 22ND, 2017
Completed Feasability Plan for Legacy in Motion Project
Launched Legacy In Motion Project Capital Campaign
First Advisory Council Meeting held at the farm
Development Agreement approved by City of Puyallup with unanimous support
GROW PROGRAMS
2019
2020
FEBRUARY 27TH, 2019 Step By Step Completes Phase 2 of the Capital Campaign, securing over $8 million to complete construction
DECEMBER 31, 2015
JANUARY 22ND, 2016
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Completed Purchase of historic Van Lierop Bulb Farm site in Puyallup, WA
Co-hosted Ribbon CuttingCeremony, with the City of Puyallup, to dedicate future Germaine Korum Center and Van Lierop Park
Joint Groundbreaking Ceremony hosted with the City of Puyallup, to celebrate the start of construction on the Germaine Korum Center and Van Lierop Park.
LEGACY IN MOTION PROJECT
TEAM LEADERS
meet the team
JEFF BROWN
Jeff Brown Architecture
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS PETER BECKWITH NEIL VAN LIEROP RANDY JOHNSON SHELLY SCHLUMPF SONJA KORUM CAMPBELL DONNA O’ RAVEZ DAN MORRIS, PMP, MBA BETTE ANNE CURRY KIM NAKAMURA TOM SWANSON DON MOODY RICK HANSEN ERIN ZEIGER STEVE MOCERI TED RYAN, SE REBECCA HOFFMAN ALEXIS CARRUTHERS PENNY HOWARD KLAUS SNYDER
Attorney Van Lierop Bulb Farm Owner, Retired Founder of Apple Physical Therapy President of Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce Korum Family/Korum Automotive Group Co-Owner of Edgewood Flower Farm, Retired Business Operations; SSG International Finance Executive Chef & Catering Co-Owner of The Gourmet Niche Retired President of Rushforth Construction Legislative Policy Analyst & Puyallup City Council Member First Vice President of CBRE Former Puyallup Mayor; Entrepreneur; South Hill Rotary Rep. Executive Director of Resource Development, Bates Technical College Owner of Moceri Leasing Associate Principal at PCS Structural Solutions Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist for Step By Step Step By Step Director of Communications Step By Step Bookkeeper & Former Step By Step Client Lawyer; Puyallup Kiwanis Club Representative
KRISTA LINDEN Step By Step
Jeff is the Owner and President of Jeff Brown Architecture. He has over 40 years of experience in Architectural Design.
Founder & Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS DAVID LAWSON, SPHR WILLIAM BRANTLEY, CPA DR. STAFFORD LOVELAND JOHN DAVID TERRY, II, J.D. DAN SHIN, J.D. DEBBI SAINT, RN, BSN KATRINA ASAY, FORMER STATE REP
DEVELOPMENT TEAM BRAD SAYRE Construction Consultant RICHARD HOBBS Architect GREG HEATH Traffic Engineer JON LINDEN Construction Consultant DAN BALMELLI Civil Engineer THOMAS RENGSTORF Landscape Architect
ARNOLD SHAIN
The Restaurant Group
Arnold is President of the Restaurant Group. He has over 45 years of experience in the Restaurant Industry. His team specializes in the planning and build out process for new restaurants.
RICK ELLINGSON
Bargreen & Ellingson Rick is the Vice Chairman of Bargreen and Ellingson and has 41 years of experience, specializing in Restaurant and Kitchen Design.
JEFF STROUD
Mountain Construction Jeff is the Vice President of Mountain Construction and has over 40 years of experience in Construction Management. He serves as the Principal-In-Charge for overall project accountability and engineering.
SUE GENTY
Sue Genty Interior Design Sue is the President at Sue Genty Interior Design. She has over 30 years of experience in Architecture and Interior Design.
PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
Major Donors VISIONARY $1,000,000+
Anonymous Washington State Department of Commerce [BUILDING COMMUNITIES FUND | MEMBER REQUEST]
LEGACY $500,000+
Korum For Kids Foundation
AMBASSADOR $100,000+
Anonymous [3] Andrew and Barbara Turner Dr. Stafford Loveland
Bamford Foundation Whisper Foundation
FAMILY HERITAGE THE FUTURE OF ANY SOCIETY DEPENDS ON ITS ABILITY TO FOSTER THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION. - Harvard University, Center on the Developing Child
$25,000+
Names Family Foundation Windows of Hope Foundation Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation Ben B. Cheney Foundation Franciscan Foundation Boeing Employees Community Fund
Catholic Health Initiatives Columbia Bank MultiCare Kim & Cindy Nakamura Neil and Lore Van Lierop
CHAMPION $10,000+
Woodworth Family Foundation Veterans United Foundation Tulsa Community Foundation
Dave and Kim Lawson Don Moody & Teresa Patton
We’re in the
family business
Project website: www.legacyinmotionproject.org
Organization website: www.stepbystepfamily.org