e-touchstones newsletter
July 2012
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Donation NeedsLColumn2

Bath Towels

Cleaning Supplies

Deodorant, shampoo, conditioner

Dish soap

Hand Soap

Hand Towels

Laundry baskets

Laundry detergent

Light bulbs

Pain relievers (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc.)

Paper Towels

Toilet Paper

Twin size comforters

Twin size sheet sets

Wash cloths

Board of DirectorsLColumn3

Pamela Hensler President

Glen Burkholder, Vice President

Mike Craig, Treasurer

Mike Beam, Secretary

Steve Englert

Bruce McCallister

Dustin Plummer

Phil Randall

MaryAlice Rickert  

Darla Hartun-Starns

Shannon Stryjewski 

StaffLColumn4

 

Derek Andrews, 

  AmeriCorps Health  

  Coordinator     

 

Sheri Benham,

  Executive Director


 Hillary Carter,  

   Counseling Intern

 

Alysia Fornal,

   Independent Living Coach

 

Logan Emmitt,

   Resident Assistant 

 

Andrew Hollis,

   Social Work Intern    

 

Keller Kierce,

   Program Development  

   Coordinator 

 

Stephanie McGee,

   Independent Living Coach

 

 Andrea Newcomb,    

   AmeriCorps Health  

   Coordinator  

 

Stephanie Simpson,

  Marketing Intern

 

Stephanie Turpin

   Counseling Intern

 

Warren Wade,

   Development Director 

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Stepping Stones, Inc.

PO Box 1366

Bloomington, IN 47402

steppingstones-inc.org

 

Phone : (812) 339-9771

Fax : (812) 339-2991

 

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United Way

 
 

Greetings! 

There are lots of great things happening at Stepping Stones over the summer.  After hosting many of their own fundraising events (like car washes and dine-and-donate nights), the residents went to King's Island last week with some of our staff.
  • Looking for an evening of Arts & Entertainment?   Check out what we're doing with the Cardinal Stage Company.
  • Interested in ways to get your business involved in the community?  Check out the Front Page Challenge from the United Way and Bloom Magazine.
  • Wondering ways that you can give?  We have NAP credits available and have listed some of our program's item needs in the left-hand column.

These opportunities (and more) are great ways for you to make a difference in the life of the residents at Stepping Stones!

 

Thanks! 

 

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WHAT'S NEW?RColumn2
 

It's that time of year, again! Neighborhood Assistance Program (or "NAP") credits are available!  This year, we're able to offer $18,100 in credits, worth $36,200  in donations. If you donate $100, you can receive a $50 credit on your 2012 Indiana State Taxes. This is the most we've ever received and we're excited to offer more to you! Here's how it [...]...»

 

Stepping Stones is participating in the Cardinal Stage Company's "Community Sales Collaboration" for the September 8th presentation of "To Kill a Mockingbird." CSC will donate 25% (less than 100 tickets) to 35% (over 100 tickets) of the ticket proceeds to Stepping Stones. To order your tickets, contact Stepping Stones at (812) 339-9771. Ticket sales through Stepping Stones [...]...»


The Front Page Challenge!
 Bloom Magazine Front Page Challenge with United Way 

Is your company looking for creative ways to get involved in the community?   The United Way of Monroe County has teamed up with Bloom Magazine to offer an exciting new opportunity for local businesses interested in raising awareness and funds for United Way Member Agencies (like Stepping Stones!). Here's a quick peek at the [...]...»

 

  Bod, Icing on the Cake 2012

Stepping Stones would like to introduce you to our newest board members: Darla Hartung-Starns of Great West Casualty Company, Shannan Stryjewski at the Dept. Of Applied Health Science at Indiana University, and Stacey McGauley from the Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County.  They join the group of dedicated women and men who make up our [...]...»

 

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Upcoming Events RColumn3

 Night at Nick's 

Thursday August 16, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT

Wondering where you're going to eat on a Thursday night in August? Come out to Nick's! 10% of food sales in the backroom plus Natalie's tips will be donated to Stepping Stones!

 

At Nick's English Hut

 

Cardinal Stage Company & "To Kill a Mockingbird" 

Saturday September 8, 2012 from 8:00 PM to 11:45 PM EDT

Stepping Stones is participating in the CSC's "Community Sales Collaboration" for the September 8th presentation of "To Kill a Mockingbird." CSC will donate 25% (<100 tickets) to 35% (>100 tickets) of the ticket proceeds to Stepping Stones. To order your tickets, contact Stepping Stones at (812) 339-9771. Ticket sales through SS end 08/01.

 

At the Buskirk-Chumley Theater


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Homeless Youth in the News  RColumn4
Being Young and Homeless in the US Could Get Even Worse
Truth-Out
Sally Hindman, director of Youth Spirit Artworks, a daytime programme that engages homeless and "couch-surfing" youth with art, says the Berkeley ballot measure targets homeless youth. She scoffs at the notion that there are adequate services for ... 

Honoring Leaders in the Fight Against Youth Homelessness
The White House (blog)
The White House honors 13 Americans who are committed to ending child and youth homelessness as Champions of Change.

Deborah Shore to be honored at White House for homeless work
WJLA
"To respond to youth homelessness, we need to do things that are age appropriate and service-enriched," she said. Shore said the issue with youth homelessness is actually on a larger scale than initially thought, because most homeless youth do not ...
Ways to Give! RColumn5
$1/wk ($52/year) can support...
* One professional counseling session for one resident.
* One healthy, drug-free activity for nine residents.
* Pays for basic school supplies for one resident.

$5/wk ($260/year) can support...
* One load of washed and dried laundry / wk for 1 resident.
* Provides interview clothes and haircuts for six residents.

$10/wk ($520/yr) can support...
* Utilities for 1 resident for 1 year.
* YMCA annual group membership, providing wellness access for residents.

$20/wk ($1040/yr) can support...
* One group meal a week.
* Provides 2 hours of case management a week that includes financial management, job skills coaching and other independent living skills.

We have various opportunities, needs and suggestions for you to help partner with us:
  1. Donate directly from our homepage via our PayPal account link;   
  2. Send cash/check to PO Box 1366 Bloomington, IN 47402 
  3. Find out more ways to give at www.steppingstones-inc.org/donate.html 

Your support is essential and is what makes it all possible!