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Stepping Stone is open for donations Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am-1pm!

Uplifting families with essentials for children.

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Supporting babies and toddlers from under-resourced families by providing diapers, clothing, and other essential items for their health and well-being.

Our Impact on Children and Families

Since 2022, we've been committed to providing children—from their earliest days to age three—with essentials that ensure a healthy, safe start to life. Our mission is made possible by generous donations of new and gently used items through individual giving and community drives. Together, we’re building a village. See how far we’ve come these past five years in our 2026 Impact Report.

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4,200+

Children

Served

629+

Car Seats

Distributed

40+

Community

Partners

25,460+

Clothing Items

Distributed

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500,000+

Diapers Distributed

When our neighbors thrive, our entire community prospers.

About Our Community

1 in 3

52.6%

1 in 5

1 in 3 families in Charlottesville are diaper insecure

Roughly 52.6% of households in Charlottesville do not earn enough to cover the basics

1 in 5 Charlottesville children live below the poverty line

Events

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Merry Go Round

Fall '26 Sale

November 4, 2026, 5:00-8:00

November 5, 2026, 9:30-1:00

Merry Go Round is a pop-up children’s clothing boutique that donates 100% of its profits to our organization. They’ve donated nearly $30,000 to our efforts since 2023!

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TheSheLab: Margot Lee Shetterly

Thursday, February 19, 2026

5:30-7:30

Join us on February 19 for an evening with Margo Lee Shetterly, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Hidden Figures.

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Merry Go Round

Fall '25 Sale

Thursday, October 2, 2025

9:30-5:00

Merry Go Round is a pop-up children’s clothing boutique that donates 100% of its profits to our organization. They’ve donated nearly $30,000 to our efforts since 2023!

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750 Harris Street

Suite 102A 

Charlottesville, Va 22903

 

Our office is located in the lower level.

Parking available.

We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am-1pm. ​

© 2025 by Stepping Stone Charlottesville | Stepping Stone is a 501(c)3 organization and all contributions are tax-deductible. | hello@steppingstonecville.org

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