WHAT WE BELIEVE

Mission, Vision, & Core Values

Step Onward Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Texas nonprofit organization, breaks the cycle of homelessness for young adults who have experienced childhood homelessness or housing insecurity and prevents homelessness for families facing extreme economic hardships due to a serious illness of a child.  We do this by providing funding for housing, education, food, transportation and health and wellness.  Individuals and families are referred to Step Onward from a variety of sources, including other local nonprofits serving clients who are experiencing homelessness, as well as local hospitals serving critically ill children. Step Onward is based in Travis County and currently serves the greater Austin region to Houston and San Antonio. 

We envision a world where all children who have suffered homelessness and housing insecurity may reach their full potential as healthy, happy, and self-sufficient adults who contribute positively to their communities.

We believe that our support is a sound investment in the life of each young person we serve and ultimately an investment in the communities in which they live and work.

Our Core Values

We are guided by the following core values and beliefs:

Grace

We believe when resources, trust and supportive relationships are given to survivors who are ready to step onward toward their future, growth and sustainability emerge naturally as a result.

Responsibility

We believe all survivors deeply desire to be responsible for their own well being.

Stewardship

We are committed to the responsible management of OUR resources for the benefit of recipients and in honor of our donors.

Community

We believe in the strength of community. Since our inception, we have partnered with others who are already in the business of breaking the cycle of homelessness. We complement our partners’ efforts by filling the gaps in the services that they provide while extending and expanding resources to maximize positive outcomes.

Compassion

Through kindness, caring, and a genuine belief in the potential of each of the young people we serve, we encourage them to believe in themselves and strive for sustainability. In this way, their success becomes our success as another cycle is broken.