Recently, The Hall Steps Foundation reached a continual investment of over $100,000 in microloans through Kiva for people living in extreme poverty, which they use to start a business and work their way out of poverty. We’ve specifically targeted loans … Continue reading →

Steps has donated $25,000, which was matched to double its impact, to the World Vision WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) program to help fight the drought in Ethiopia. Water shortages, food insecurity, and malnutrition in many parts of Ethiopia are … Continue reading →

The Steps Foundation is pleased to announce that we have funded an additional $50,000 for microloans in East Africa through Kiva. In places like East Africa, where people are often living on less than $1/day, having access to low cost … Continue reading →

One of Ryan’s passions is the science of making really good coffee.  In this video, he describes selecting the beans, the proper measurements of water and grounds, and technique to making quality coffee at home.  And, in the end, he … Continue reading →

After visiting Pout, Senegal where Sara’s brother-in-law, Sidiya, is from, and in the country where her sister does malaria research, Sara and Ryan worked with them to redo the maternity ward at a local health clinic that was in a very … Continue reading →

Microfinance We are excited to have made our next round of grants!  While we (Ryan and Sara) were in East Africa last summer, one of the biggest areas of need we saw was giving people a head start to work … Continue reading →

We recently received these photos from the hospital in Pemba, Mozambique!  The Steps Foundation contributed $50,000 towards this project in 2012. It is very exciting to see progress being made and know that the hospital is that much closer to … Continue reading →

As soon as Ryan and Sara set foot on Kenyan soil they headed out to the Kitale region of the Rift Valley to see firsthand the hospital supported by many of you!  They were greeted by over 200 villagers gathered … Continue reading →

Hello Steps Runners and Supporters! We hope your 2013 is off to a great start and on track with your new year’s goals! We are training hard and preparing for our Spring races: Boston Marathon for Ryan and the spring … Continue reading →

I recently competed at the US Olympic Trials in the 3,000 Steeplechase and fell one lap short of my dream of making the Olympic team. Though it never ceases to be painful when I fall short of attaining a goal, … Continue reading →

Early Monday evening, Sara Hall ran through the wet conditions at Hayward Field at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials to secure her spot in the final on Friday. Running a time of 9:44.55, she placed second in … Continue reading →

We are excited to announce the contribution of $56,000 to IRIS Ministries in Mozambique. Thanks to all of you for contributing and making the funding of a water well and the construction and completion of the new medical clinic at … Continue reading →

Despite the intense New England heat at the Boston Marathon, the Steps team prevailed and in the process took great “steps” towards bettering the health of those in need domestically and abroad.  Through the funds raised, Steps was able to … Continue reading →

Ryan and Sara were thrilled to get to know the community in their new mountain home of Flagstaff, Arizona!  More than 300 people in the small mountain town showed up for the dinner and raffle, including many runners from the … Continue reading →

Its been 13 days since the Olympic Trials and I have only run 3 miles since the very painful finish of the marathon.  Those 3 miles were run with a group of runners in Santa Rosa in conjunction with a … Continue reading →