Steppingstone LLC in the News
(Archive)
Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Justice for OIF/OEF Vets with PTSD
December 2008
To help veterans returning with PTSD from Iraq and Afghanistan, the Lawyers Serving Warriors project at the National Veterans Legal Services Program filed a class action lawsuit against the US Army over disability ratings assigned to soldiers with PTSD. The press conference announcing the lawsuit was held at the National Press Club and coordinated by Steppingstone LLC. CNN streamed live with Barbara Starr reporting, while National Public Radio, CBS Evening News, WUSA Channel 9, and Cox Television networks were rolling.
Raising Funds to Help Abused Children
October 2008
The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Steppingstone LLC donated photography services for the annual gala fundraiser at the Belmont Country Club in Loudoun County benefiting programs for abused children offered by the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter. We also designed a powerpoint presentation featuring auction items - including some yummy vacations and jewelry!
AACC's Plus 50 Initiative Featured in the New York Times October 2008
Congratulations to the Plus 50 Initiative program at the American Association of Community Colleges for a beautiful story in the New York Times.
Film Premiere for HBO's "Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery"
October 2008
A film premiere in downtown Washington was organized by Steppingstone LLC for HBO’s “Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery” in conjunction with TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. The film chronicles the community of grieving families at Arlington National Cemetery who have lost loved ones serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
NCMEC Opens Regional Office in Texas
September 2008
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children opened a new regional office in Texas, and Steppingstone’s Ami Neiberger-Miller coordinated logistics and was on-hand to help with press for the event.
Getting It Right is Crucial When Dealing with Grief
April 2008
Advice for media on working with trauma survivors is offered by Ami Neiberger-Miller in an interview with psychologist and Fulbright scholar Olga Kravtsova. The interview was published in “Stress Points,” the newsletter produced by the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies. Neiberger-Miller and Kravtsova will participate in a panel discussion at Columbia University on April 23 about this topic.
Military Guide Praised by Education PR Professionals
February 2008
“Good stuff” was the verdict on the “Guide for Military Families on Dealing with Media After a Tragedy” from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). NSPRA featured the guide in their e-newsletter, “NSPRA This Week.”
Guerilla Marketing Helps Small Businesses Get Ahead
February 2008
Our Guerilla Marketing basket was a huge hit at the Celebrate Loudoun! event for small businesses organized by the Loudoun Small Business Development Center on February 21, 2008. Couldn’t make it? You can still pick up lots of great tips by reading Guerilla Marketing in 30 Days and the Guerilla Marketing in 30 Days Workbook.
Innovation in Homeless Outreach Profiled
January 2008
The January/February 2008 issue of Rescue magazine features “It Takes a Village” by Ami Neiberger-Miller, a profile of the Orange County Rescue Mission’s new Village of Hope facility providing comprehensive services to homeless families. The magazine is published by the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions.
National PR Publication Features Media Relations
December 2007
"Love and honor: How do you find your way when the crisis is your family's tragedy?" was published this month in Tactics, the newspaper of the Public Relations Society of America. The article recounts Ami Neiberger-Miller's experiences managing media relations after her brother's death in Iraq in August 2007. Steppingstone LLC published a free Guide for Military Families on Dealing with Media After a Tragedy.
Branding for Nonprofits Remains a Hot Topic
September/October 2007
Our review of "Branding for Nonprofits: Developing Identity with Integrity" was featured in the September/October issue of the Nonprofit Agenda, which is published by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement in Washington, DC.
Steppingstone LLC Nominated for Business of the Year
September 2007
The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce nominated Steppingstone LLC for business of the year in its annual Small Business Awards.
PRSA Teleseminar Explores How Nonprofits and Associations are Using Blogs, Podcasts, & RSS
July 25, 2007
Ami Neiberger-Miller moderated a national teleseminar organized by the Public Relations Society of America on web 2.0 tools and their use by nonprofits and association.
Building Capacity at the Grassroots: Training for Activists
July 19, 2007
Our interactive training during the Sister Cities International Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale was a lot of fun! Sister city program activists learned how to write a communications plan and work with the news media.
State of Virginia Certifies Steppingstone LLC as a Woman-Owned Small Business
July 2007
The State of Virginia notified us that Steppingstone LLC is certified as a woman-owned small business! Our business also turned four years old this month!
CharityChannel.com Features Book Review
June 18, 2007
The Charity Channel published a review we authored this month for DK Holland's Branding for Nonprofits: Developing Identity with Integrity.
AAPA Contest Judging Highlights Communications Excellence
June 2007
We donated time to judge the outstanding entries in the annual communications contest sponsored by the American Association of Port Authorities.
Women Business Owners Get Publicity Tips
May 1, 2007
Publicity tips and yummy food were all the rage at the Women's Business Network of Loudoun when Steppingstone LLC offered marketing tips at their networking lunch.
Steppingstone LLC Helps Jakobsen & Bowe
April 5, 2007
Jakobsen & Bowe LLC, a general contractor based in Purcellville, Virginia, plans to redesign its website. Steppingstone LLC has provided them with complimentary search engine optimization services.
Loudoun Chamber Welcomes Steppingstone LLC
March 2007
We are brand-new members of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. Look for us at upcoming meetings!
Camp Managers Get Advice on Brochures
November/December 2006
Our very own Ami Neiberger-Miller wrote an article about brochure copywriting and design for InSite, which is published by the Christian Camp & Conference Association. Readers can find extra tips about brochure design for camp managers on our website. Read the article.
Service Learning Curriculum Nominated for Award
October 2006
Steppingstone LLC was nominated for "Product of the Year" in the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Awards. The nomination was for the firm's work on a national service learning curriculum for teens. Learn more about this project.
Pro-Bono Annual Report Singled Out for Excellence
October 2006
An annual report edited by Steppingstone LLC's Ami Neiberger-Miller received a Thoth Awards Certificate of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America's National Capital Chapter. The report was created for the Center for Child Protection & Family Support. Neiberger-Miller is a member of the pro-bono committee within the Independent Public Relations Alliance.
Not In Our Homes, Not In Our Community Cranks Up
September/October 2006
This new campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence and child abuse hit the ground running. Designed by Ami Neiberger-Miller, the campaign began collecting hundreds of pledge ribbons and organized an inter-faith vigil.
Steppingstone LLC Donates Photography for the Sister Cities International 50th Anniversary Conference
July 2006
It was all smiles when 1,200 delegates from around the globe arrived in Washington, D.C. The occasion was captured digitally by Rick Miller, who shot more than 4,000 photos at venues like the Warner Theatre, the National Building Museum, and Union Station.
Nonprofit Career Advice Given to Students
April 2006
Students attending the Public Relations Student Society of America's regional training conference at American University
enjoyed a presentation by Ami Neiberger-Miller, who talked about careers in nonprofit public relations, as well as the importance of mentoring. See her presentation.
Application Secrets for Internships Featured
January 2006
Readers of Forum, the official pubilcation of the Public Relations Student Society of America, learned how to successfully apply for internships from an article written by Steppingstone LLC's Ami Neiberger-Miller. Read the article online or as a pdf file.
Writer's Digest Features Article by Steppingstone LLC
December 2005
In "Penetrating PR," Ami Neiberger-Miller offered Writer's Digest readers advice on how to work smoothly with public relations staffers and gain access to the resources they need
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