Community Stepping Stones

Through the gracious support of Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa, Community Stepping Stones sits on one of the most beautiful and historic pieces of ground in the Sulphur Springs community.

At-risk youth in this community frequently suffer from extraordinary stress that is counterproductive to their ability to learn. Physical and financial immobility limits the development of their social and life skills.
Research shows that the performance of the neural pathways of these young people actually decreases as a result of economic and social stress.
However, the same research also shows that when these young people are given the means and opportunity to creatively express what matters to them most,
their neural performance rapidly improves.

Through a proven and effective integrated arts learning curriculum for Sulphur Springs youth, CSS helps young people gain control over their lives, cultivate positive habits, learn new problem-solving skills, and be inspired to make positive personal choices.