Stepping Stone’s Pink Gala 2024

By JP Emerson

Founded in 1976, Stepping Stone is a non-profit alcohol and drug recovery agency that offers a variety of treatment and recovery programs incorporating evidence-based best practices. As an organization dedicated to helping individuals who want to be treated for their alcohol and other drug problems with their co-occurring disorders, Stepping Stone believes in Celebrating the diversity of the communities in which we live by being inclusive and accepting, providing a safe and healing environment that encourages health of the mind, body and spirit, Meeting the needs of those in recovery so they may celebrate courageous, balanced living. Their mission is to create, improve and deliver alcohol and other drug treatment, HIV and other health interventions, recovery, education and prevention services specializing in the challenges of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities of the San Diego region. As they get ready for the annual Pink Gala, a night not only of fundraising that helps the organization to continue the vital work they do but a night to celebrate its members who keep the mission going. We had the pleasure of talking with t3 members of stepping stone and get to know the work and what Stepping Stone means to them.

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Executive Director Andrew Picard

Board Member Kevin Nichols

Volunteer/Alumni  Monique Phillips