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
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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.
Our monthly interactive workshops include EQ improv, tying self-reflection and real-work scenarios without judgment.
~42%
75%
Baseline
After EG
Staff Retention Rate
Staff Retention Rate
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.
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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."