Stepping Stone Shelter was founded in 1991. Over the years the original shelter, located at 1015 N. Washington, increased in size and the services offered.
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Photos are from the original location.
In 2023 the shelter moved to its current location at 300 N. Lincoln Avenue. Stepping Stone Shelter is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. The shelter provides temporary housing and meals to those in need.
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In 2025, Stepping Stone Shelter received a one time allocation from the State of Kansas for much needed infrastructure renovations. This project began in fall of 2025, and the shelter was closed for construction until March, 2026. This project included (but not limited to) adding more accessible rooms for persons with disabilities and creating a safe and fully functioning commercial kitchen to serve residential clients and visitors to the soup kitchen.
Clients meet with a case manager to determine the steps needed to attain employment and permanent housing. Clients must apply for an initial 30-day stay and may be able to stay at the shelter for up to 90 days if they meet all requirements. Stepping Stone provides housing for both families and individuals in a safe and supportive environment.
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Meals are provided three times a day to clients and walk-ins to the soup kitchen. Meals are provided for anyone in the community that is in need. The shelter kitchen serves over 3000 meals a month. Meals are served at 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., Noon to 1 p.m., and 6 to 7 p.m.
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Individual clients are housed in shared rooms. We have a limited number of family rooms for families with children. There is also limited accessible housing for clients with disabilities. Clients have the use of a washer and dryer for clothes and linens. The shelter also provides an employment center where clients can create a resume or search for employment.
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Employment at the shelter:
Please contact the shelter about submitting an employment application for client supervisor positions. Starting salary is $12 per hour with a $1.00 differential paid for overnight shifts. The positions we have are M-F Afternoon/Evening shift M-F Overnight Shift which are both full time positions. We also have Saturday/Sunday Day and Night Shifts which are part time positions. The weekend shifts will be 12hrs each. Please stop by 304 N Lincoln from 8am - 3pm M-F to pick up an application or call the Shelter to make an appointment. 620-626-6024
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The Stepping Stone Shelter is a temporary shelter for the homeless, providing, through its resources, opportunities for homeless families and individuals to make life changes that will prevent future homelessness.
Please contact us if you have questions or would like to arrange for someone to come speak to your organization about the shelter.
Residence Applications
The shelter office is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, for applications. Clients must apply to be approved for an initial 30-day stay.
Front entrance 300 N. Lincoln, Liberal, Kansas
Ribbon cutting, March, 2026.
Client Rooms
Clients have their own space in a shared room. Limited family rooms are available.
Clients are assigned regular chores to help with shelter maintenance.
Dining Area
Meals are served from 7 a.m to 8 a.m., Noon to 1 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-ins are always welcome to join us for a meal.
Accessible Room
for clients with a disability.
Renovated Kitchen Area
The shelter provides meals three times a day, every day, for anyone in need. Shelter clients help with meal preparation and clean up.
Clients have the use of laundry facilities for clothes and linens.
Employment center for clients to create resumes or make job searches.
Clients are expected to seek employment if they are able to work. Most of the shelter clients are working and saving towards becoming independent and securing permanent housing.
Stepping Stone Shelter, Inc.
Board of Directors
Ty Lewick, President
Sandi Edgerly, Vice President
Scarlette Diseker, Treasurer
Robin Harper, Secretary
Dalkey Davis
Jeff Sternberg​​
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Lindsay Bennett, Development Director