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ONE SMALL STEP INC

AZ · EIN 262024218 · $882K rev · operational · www.onesmallstepaz.org
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One Small Step Inc. operates as an emergency clothing bank providing free clothing and support services to individuals and families living in poverty in Gilbert, Arizona. The organization aims to remove barriers to a dignified life by offering quality clothing, hygiene services, and life skills classes.

activities · 18

what they do

direct service · 16
  • Back to Work program for employment readiness Professional Attire Provision
    Supports individuals starting new jobs by providing new work boots and uniform clothing through the Back to Work program, helping clients transition into employment with dignity and preparedness.
  • Community Education Programs Life Skills and Parenting Education
    Offers parenting classes and job training through community education programs, including free life skills classes in a dedicated classroom.
  • Community Education Programs Life Skills and Parenting Education
    Offers parenting classes and job training through community education programs, utilizing a classroom facility in its building.
  • Community education and life skills programming Life Skills and Parenting Education
    Offers free life skills classes, including parenting education and job training, using classroom space in the facility established during the 2019 expansion.
  • Emergency clothing and basic needs distribution
    Provides free clothing, shoes, hygiene items, linens, blankets, and seasonal supplies to individuals and families experiencing poverty through its Clothes Cabin program. Operates as an emergency clothing bank with structured client service hours and processes donated goods for distribution.
  • Employment Support Services Professional Attire Provision
    Provides support services to clients seeking or who have recently obtained employment, including uniform clothing and new work boots through its "Back to Work" program for individuals starting new jobs.
  • Employment Support Services Professional Attire Provision
    Provides support services to clients who are seeking or have recently obtained employment, including uniform clothing through its Back to Work program and job training through community education programs.
  • Friends Resale Boutique Operation Community-Supported Thrift Store
    Operates Friends Resale Boutique, which sells both resale and new items to the public, with all proceeds benefiting Clothes Cabin's mission. Volunteers price, prepare, display, and sell items.
  • Friends Resale Boutique Operation Community-Supported Thrift Store
    Operates Friends Resale Boutique, which sells both resale and new items to the public, including household goods, accessories, and art. Volunteers price, prepare, display, and sell items, with all proceeds benefiting the organization's mission.
  • Friends Resale Boutique operations Community-Supported Thrift Store
    Operates Friends Resale Boutique, a public-facing retail space selling donated and new items including clothing, accessories, household goods, and artwork. All proceeds support Clothes Cabin, and volunteers handle pricing, display, and sales.
  • Homeless Assistance Program Emergency Shelter Services
    Offers laundry, showers, lockers, and mailboxes to individuals experiencing homelessness. This service is provided at Clothes Cabin during client service hours and includes free laundry and shower facilities.
  • Homeless Assistance Program Emergency Shelter Services
    Offers laundry, showers, lockers, and mailboxes to individuals experiencing homelessness. This service includes free laundry and shower facilities at Clothes Cabin during client service hours.
  • Homeless Assistance Program with hygiene and storage services Emergency Shelter Services
    Offers showers, free laundry facilities, lockers, and mailboxes to individuals experiencing homelessness during client service hours. Expanded in 2011 to include laundry and in 2019 added shower facilities and classrooms for life skills training.
  • PINCH program for remote client support
    Operates the PINCH (Providing Immediate Need Clothing Help) program, allowing service providers to request essential items on behalf of clients who cannot visit in person. Volunteers pack orders that include clothing, hygiene goods, linens, and job- or school-related supplies.
  • Provision of Clothing and Basic Linens
    Provides quality clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and basic linens to individuals and families experiencing poverty, including children and adults. This includes an emergency clothing bank and a program (PINCH) for local service providers to request items for clients.
  • Provision of Clothing and Basic Linens
    Provides quality clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and basic linens to individuals and families experiencing poverty, including children and adults. This includes distributing items through an emergency clothing bank, a program for service providers (PINCH), and a "Back to Work" program for job seekers.
capacity building · 2
  • Mobile outreach and facility expansion campaigns Capital Campaigns and Facility Acquisitions
    Conducts capital campaigns to expand service capacity, including the "Hope Grows Here" campaign that enabled relocation to a larger facility in 2019 and the "Threads on Treads" campaign to fund a mobile outreach van.
  • Utilizes approximately 50 regular volunteers who contribute about 900 hours per month to operate Clothes Cabin and Friends Boutique, including packing orders for the PINCH program.
strategies · 25

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Back to Work Program
Provides uniform clothing required for employment to clients seeking jobs.
Clothes Cabin
Provides free clothing, shoes, and hygiene kits to individuals and families in need.
Homeless Assistance Program
Offers laundry, showers, lockers, and mail services for unsheltered individuals.
Life Skills Classes
Offers free classes focused on life skills to help clients improve their quality of life.
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • 1st Bank Partner — Charles Sims, Treasurer of the Board, is a banking officer for 1st Bank, Gilbert AZ.
  • Aramark Corporation Partner — Corey Stoughton, President of the Board, is a Vice President of Growth for Aramark Corporation.
  • Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Qualifies for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, allowing taxpayers to redirect state income taxes to the organization.
  • Arizona Dept. of Revenue Government — Provides information on the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, for which One Small Step, Inc. is a qualified organization.
  • Chandler Regional Medical Center Partner — Darren Lewis, a Member at Large, is the Facility Director at Chandler Regional Medical Center.
  • Clothes Cabin Partner — All proceeds from the Friends Resale Boutique benefit Clothes Cabin.
  • Friends Resale Boutique Partner — Operates a resale boutique that sells donated non-clothing items to generate earned revenue.
  • Givebutter Partner — Platform used for event registration and fundraising for the kickball tournament.
  • Indeed Partner — Partner platform for job postings including Operations Manager role
  • Kyrene School District Partner — Executive Director Amanda Nosbisch previously served as Program Manager at the Kyrene School District.
  • Maricopa Community Colleges Partner — Mum Martens, Vice President of the Board, is the Associate Chief Human Resource Officer for Maricopa Community Colleges.
  • Open Arms Care Center Partner — Operations Manager Tiffany Pittman has volunteered with Open Arms Care Center in Gilbert since 2016.
  • Realty One Arizona Partner — Michelle Lohman, a Member at Large, is a realtor with Realty One Arizona.
  • Realty One Group Partner — Cindy Nelson, a Member at Large, is a realtor with Realty One Group, Gilbert.
  • Valleywise Health Partner — Deb Sunman, a Member at Large, is a Human Resources executive with Valleywise Health.