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 Resident Quote
"I want to be graduated, worked full time, learned all that I can and to help the people that come to Stepping Stones, to help the program the same way it's helped me."
-in response to "What sort of things do you want to accomplish before you leave Stepping Stones?"
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Board of Directors
Dustin Plummer, President
Phil Randall, Vice President
Beth Pless, Secretary
Steve Englert, Treasurer
Mike Beam
Glen Burkholder
Mike Craig
Liz Deckard
Pamela Hensler
Bruce McCallister
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Derek Andrews,
AmeriCorps Health Coordinator
Sheri Benham,
Executive Director
Alysia Fornal
Independent Living Coach
Logan Emmitt
Resident Assistant
Lauren Hall,
Independent Living Coach
Paula Grez
Resident Assistant
Taylor Hurst
Social Work Intern
Travis Lawson,
Counseling Intern
Brittany Levato
Social Work Intern
Warren Wade,
Assistant Director
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NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL YOUTH HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH
| It's estimated that within the course of a year, over 1 million children and youth will experience homelessness. These youth face varying dangers and obstacles like physical, sexual and psychological abuse and neglect or less support and ability to remain in school than the housed peers.
Additionally, we'll tell stories about the lives of our own youth*, the work that our staff and board are engaged in, and why your support is so essential and appreciated.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Attend "Fall Into Fashion" at Andrew Davis Menswear
Thursday, November 10 from 3:00-8:00pm
101 W. Kirkwood, Suite 119 Bloomington, IN 47403
Interested in supporting Stepping Stones and a local business? If so, please mark your calendar for the Andrew Davis Menswear and their "Fall Into Fashion" Holiday Party!
Enjoy food by Grazie, music by the lead singer of The Colour Sound from NYC, and raffle for Robert Graham and Donald J. Pliner items to benefit Stepping Stones.
Special offer: Give $10, 20, 30, or 40 and take 10, 20, 30, and 40% off any one item! Give $100 and take 50% off!
Are They Smarter than a 5th Grader? 
Friday, November 18 from 6:30-8:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm)
Bloomington High School South Auditorium
The 3rd Annual "Are They Smarter than a 5th Grader?" event is coming up! Join us for a hilarious take on the popular game show. The partnership between Martha's House and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard culminates in an evening with fifth graders and local celebrities in a Bloomington exclusive version of the popular tv show.
Come out and see just who is smarter than a 5th grader!
City and County Officials Team: Bob Miller, Chief Deputy Prosecutor; Darryl Neher; and Judge Maryellen Diekhoff
Community and Business Team: Steve Westrich, Bishop Bar; Jared Thompson, Comedy Attic; Eddy Riou, Section 8 Coordinator-SCCAP; and Stan Jastrzebski, WFIU News Director
Charity Concert Series by Connectivista Studios II
Saturday, November 19 from 5:00-8:00pm
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GET INVOLVED!
| There are numerous ways in which you can lend a hand and affect the lives of youth experiencing homelessness in our community. And when you do, you help to:
- How to remain and graduate from high school
- How to gain and maintain employment
- How to manage their finances
We have various opportunities, needs and suggestions for you to help partner with us:- You can make a financial contribution to our organization! Your financial support makes it possible for the needs of youth to be served. You have made it possible for us to
 serve these youth by providing more housing opportunities for youth, more outreach services, and added depth to current services we offer. You can visit our Paypal account and make a contribution today or send a check or cash to our PO Box. BLANK text blank text blank textTEXT - You can give the gift of an item! Our new residents need items like shampoo, deodorant, and other sanitary items and our office needs supplies like pen and paper. You can visit our "Wish List" by visiting the following link: http://www.steppingstones-inc.org/Wishlist.html BLANK TEXt blanktextblanktext
- Spread the word about us to your friends and family! You can Forward this email by clicking on the "Forward this to a friend!" link near the bottom of the page. Or are you on Social Media like Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn? If you're on Facebook and are a "fan" of us, a simple @Stepping Stones, Inc. in your message will tag us and direct people to our page. Or, on Twitter, a simple "Mention" of @Stepping_Stones will direct folks to our feed. TEXT TEXTEXT TEXTTEXTTEXT TEXTTEXTTTEXT
- Come to our events or host your own! Throughout the year, Stepping Stones participates in many collaborative fundraising efforts like "Homeward Bound" and "Are They Smarter than a 5th Grader?" Many members in our community have gotten really creative when it comes to finding ways to support us. Having Mustache Competitions during Movember (Mustache + November = Movember), hosting small benefit concerts, or asking the employer or a business they frequent to support us in some way.
Your support is essential and is what makes it all possible!
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