Stepping Stone Emergency Housing
Stepping Stone Emergency Housing (SSEH) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing shelter and housing services for adults experiencing homelessness in the Suburban Metro Area Continuum of Care.
Employee Size: 50
Annual Revenue: $3.6M
Location: Anoka, Minnesota, United States
Website: SteppingStoneEH.org

When Envision Greatness began working with Stepping Stone, the organization was navigating a period of organizational strain and transition.
High Staff Turnover
Inconsistent Supervision
Practices
Limited HR Structure
Burnout + Compassion
Fatigue

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Outcomes
We helped stabilize their workforce, strengthen leadership, and align organizational culture with their mission of empowering individuals experiencing homelessness.
Reduced staff turnover from 58% to 25%
Improved staff engagement and morale
Leadership skill-building
Enhanced HR systems
Culture alignment
Indicators
Staff Retention
Staff Engagement
We recruit and hire staff and org leaders, evaluating applicants for organizational alignment and future leadership growth.
~42%
75%
Baseline
After EG
Staff Retention Rate
Staff Retention Rate
Our monthly interactive workshops include EQ improv, tying self-reflection and real-work scenarios without judgment.
Baseline
~50%
After EG
80%
Training Participation Rate
Training Participation Rate
Leadership Growth
Managers and org leaders engage in ongoing leadership coaching support and training.
~25 Hours
Number of 1:1 + Group Leadership Coaching Hours
Impact
Stepping Stone's engagement reflected a shift from reactive management to proactive, values-driven leadership. They recognized that to sustain its mission they needed to first invest in the people.
Through structured leadership development, HR systems enhancement, and culture-building, Stepping Stone now has a more diverse, inclusive, and high functioning team, positioning them for long-term organizational success.

"Envision Greatness helped us re-align with our values and remember why our work matters -- it set the tone for how we show up as a team."