Richland First Steps

A big thank you to Bible Way Church of Atlas Road for once again hosting our annual Parents as Teachers Graduation!

For years, Barbara Stephenson, Shannon Helton, Nikiyah Spearman, and Regina Free have walked alongside these families, providing support, encouragement, and guidance to help ensure children are ready to succeed in kindergarten.

Families were bursting with pride as they celebrated this important milestone, the first of many graduations to come for their children. There were smiles, hugs, and even a few tears as we said goodbye and wished these families the very best on their next chapter.

Congratulations to all of our graduates and their families! We are so proud of you.

We did it! Because of your support and an incredible $20,000 gift from the Cheerful Giver, Richland First Steps has reached our goal.

We are so grateful to everyone who gave, shared, and showed up for children and families across Richland County today.

A special thank you to the Cheerful Giver for this transformative gift that helped make this moment possible.

And we are not done yet. is open until midnight.

Every additional gift helps us go even further for the children and families we serve.

Thank you, Central Carolina Community Foundation, for a great day!

https://www.midlandsgives.org/organization/richlandfirststeps

Midday update for . Thank you to everyone who has already given and shared. Your support is helping build real momentum.

So far, we have raised more than $2,996 from 17 donors, plus an additional $1,000 in offline gifts. We are almost at our match.

We are getting close to our $5,000 goal, and every gift today helps children in Richland County get the strong start they deserve.

If you have not given yet, there is still time to be part of this.

https://www.midlandsgives.org/organization/richlandfirststeps