In May of 2002, seventeen people in Larimer County came together and formed an organization with the mission to support youth, ages 18 through 21 years, as they exit out-of-home placement with limited parental help. The organizers and current volunteers represent many backgrounds and professions, but share concern that the transitional path from out-of-home placement into independent living is a critical, and very difficult period, for former foster youth. Today, our vision, mission and commitment remain the same, but our goals have increased.
Alyce Kaehler: Board Member, President, CoPal
Jan Henderson: Board Member, Vice President, Treasurer, Infrastructure Chairperson
Cassie Harris: Board Member, Secretary, Marketing and Public Relations Co-Chairperson, CoPal
Mary Ann Michels: Board Member, Marketing and Public Relations Co-Chairperson
Dr. Dennis Baker: Board Member, Resource Development Chairperson
Debra Sue is a concerned community member who is the mother of three young men and knows the challenges of young adult life.
Serena Robb: Board Member, Webmaster
After 20 years in the tech field, Serena left to pursue more meaningful work, and found herself in the non-profit world. She believes that this demographic has been dealt a difficult hand in life, and joined Steppin' Out, Inc. to do her share to right this wrong.
Devin Ricketts: Board Member, Social Media & Resource Development Chairperson
Pia Jansen: Executive Director
Linda Cates: CoPal
Jill Rush: Laptop Connection
Matthew Zehe: Laptops
Hazel Krantz: Birthday Cards
Phyllis Stoner
Major Donors:
First United Methodist Church
Autumn and Andrew Pawlish
Kim and Julie Starr
Grace Harris
