What is Steppin’ Out?

Shovels, rakes, spades and brooms. Paint, ladders, brushes and rollers. Elbow grease, rolled-up sleeves, care and community.

Twice a year, thousands of Baylor students “step out” together across Waco to serve the community, through Baylor’s Steppin’ Out program. It’s a chance for Bears to give back to our neighbors who support Baylor in countless ways. [See photos from Steppin’ Out, spring 2015.]

The first Steppin’ Out was held in the spring of 1985. At that time, Steppin’ Out was a full week of events leading up to the big day of service. Eventually, the project compressed into a one-day event occurring in both the fall and spring semesters. It’s one of the largest community service projects on American college campuses and is nationally recognized for its commitment to service.

Sic ’em, Baylor volunteers!

You might also like:
* Baylor receives Presidential recognition as one of nation’s top colleges for community service (June 2011)
* Happy 25th birthday, Steppin’ Out! (Nov. 2010)
* Students addressing local and global poverty issues with fervor (June 2009)