ABOUT US
The Next STEPP Center is a 501c3 nonprofit Christian organization meeting physical, social, emotional & spiritual needs of those experiencing unintended pregnancy or parenting. Located in the heart of “Midtown”, St. Petersburg, at 1210 22nd St. S. the Center helps families make positive life choices and supports them throughout the pregnancy and parenting experience. Our easily accessible, culturally responsive services are available to all regardless of age, race, ethnicity, orientation, military, religious, economic or marital status. All services are free and confidential.
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Mission StatementList Item 1
We deliver life-affirming physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support to women, men and families, meeting needs during unintended pregnancies, assisting parents, and fostering healthy development and future growth.
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VisonList Item 2
Vibrant families and communities, whole and complete, lacking nothing through the love of Jesus Christ.
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Values
List Item 3As a ministry and in relationship with our stakeholders (team members, participants, church and community partners, champions [donors]) we value: all human life, unity, compassion and integrity.
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our history
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1993List Item 1
Established in February 1993 as St. Petersburg Pregnancy Center, Inc. in response to the need for life-affirming services in the urban
community.
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1994List Item 2
The center officially opened for service in December 1994.
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2008List Item 3
A second office opened in Gulfport in January 2008. Located at 1000 55th St. So. in Gulfport, FL the office closed in 2013 as the leased space
was no longer available
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2008List Item 4
Operation of the center continues to be supported through churches, businesses, organizations, volunteers, grants, fund-raising events & individual donations
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2013
Ministry Make-over (interior) was completed
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2016
1221 22nd St. So. Expansion Site purchased
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2018
25th Anniversary Celebration 2018 - Ministry/Medical Make-over
Renovations of 1210 building— Became a Medical Pregnancy Center operating under the direction and supervision of a licensed Florida Physician. In addition to pregnancy testing, we offer STI testing, obstetric ultrasound, and onsite well woman exams including vaccines lab& work - all services are free & confidential.
OUR SERVICES
We are happy to offer a variety of services for families. All services are FREE of cost. They include but are not limited to medical grade pregnancy testing, confirmation Ultrasound Scanning* and so much more. For a full list of all the services we offer, click below.
FUTURE NEXT STEPP DIVISION
Next STEPP Life & Living Center (proposed name) – Offers housing-related programs including: Gateway to Housing Security Program – provides funds for temporary motel stay for those qualified for rapid re-housing programs available through local agencies. Future housing security programs: The Open-Door project will provide safe shelter to 3-5 homeless families each night. The New Beginnings Program offers a safe, stable transitional living program for up to 20 expectant mothers or mothers/ fathers with children who are housing insecure. Prepare and refer families to programs for attainable housing units for families completing a transitional program. Connects families to first time homebuyer programs and grants.