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 September 2012


What's in this month's newsletter?
Latest News
2011 Annual Report
Upcoming Events
Homeless Youth in the News
Ways to Give
Permission Reminder
Quick Links
Donation NeedsDonationNeeds

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 DirectorsBoardofDirectors

Pamela Hensler President

Glen Burkholder, Vice President

Mike Craig, Treasurer

Mike Beam, Secretary

Steve Englert

Bruce McCallister

Stacey McGauley 

MaryAlice Rickert  

Darla Hartung-Starns

Shannan Stryjewski 

StaffStaff

Contact UsContact  

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!
 
Classes have started and we're in full school mode!  Education remains one of our highest priorities here at Stepping Stones and your support help us ensure our youth are staying in and graduating from school.

In this edition, Stephanie McGee, one of our Independent Living Coaches, discusses what it's like to meet the needs of youth experiencing homelessness.  United Way's 2012 Annual Campaign has begun and, new this year, you can designate your support to their "Education" priority or their "Employment" or "Essentials."  Helping to get the word out about Stepping Stones and United Way, Ivy Tech is participating in the "Front Page Challenge," a UW and Bloom Magazine collaboration.  NAP Credits are still available and more!

There's lots of news inside this month's edition.  Make sure to check it out!

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Latest News
09-19-2012 07:25:37 AM

This fall Stepping Stones has four residents enrolled in high school. Education is one of the highest priorities for our program and our residents and youth experiencing homelessness have historically suffered educational drawbacks due to the precariousness of their lifestyles.  We believe that getting an education is an essential step towards financial independence and stability.  [...]...�

 

09-18-2012 10:35:44 AM

Ivy Tech Community College has been a long-time supporter of Stepping Stones and an essential resource for our aspiring high school grads.  And, this year, Ivy Tech has chosen Stepping Stones as their benefiting agency in Bloom Magazine & United Way's "Front Page Challenge!" As you may recall, back in July we echoed the United [...]...�

 

09-13-2012 12:16:23 PM

September marks the beginning of the 2012 United Way Annual Campaign and on September 9th Tracy Smith, IU Head Baseball Coach, kicked off the campaign with encouraging words and insight at the IU Hall of Champions. Each year, the United Way of Monroe County partners with business, organizations and their member agencies (like Stepping Stones) [...]...�

 

08-20-2012 14:14:14 PM

If you've not claimed your NAP Tax credits for the 2012 Fiscal Year, there's still time but the credits are going fast.  Just one month in and we have less than half the credits we started with available.  If you donate $100, you can receive a $50 credit on your 2012 Indiana State Taxes. Here's [...]...�

  

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2011 Annual Report is Out!

Due to an unanticipated delay in our audit, our annual report is belated in getting to you, our supporters.  We apologize for the delay. 

 

Our goal is to communicate to you the many ways your gift has an impact.  As you'll see from this year's report, our program continues to grow by more housing and service opportunities for youth and it's all thanks to support from people like you.  

 

Some highlights from the report:

  • 89% of youth found stable employment while in our program (pg 9)
  • 73% increased their relationships with their parents (pg 10)
  • And, as one resident put it, you've helped create something that was "the closest thing I've had to a family that cared about me."
Upcoming Events 

 

Step Up 2012 

Wednesday November 14, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST

Our "Step Up" Event is scheduled.  Details to be released at a later date.  If you're interested in attending, please contact Warren Wade at wwade@steppingstones-inc.org or (812) 339-9771. 

Upland Banquet Hall

 

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Homeless Youth in the News

Reconnecting Our Youth to Fix Our Economy - Spotlight On Poverty

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity | Spotlightonpoverty.org | 09/17/12 
Increasing attention has been paid to the growing ranks of America's youth who are disconnected from school and work, and who face endemic challenges to [...] ...�

Denzel Washington, Michael Phelps and Ashanti join with Boys & Girls Clubs of America...demand greater focus on America's youth

The Herald | HeraldOnline.com | 09/19/12 
During a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., BGCA shared grim statistics regarding youth poverty, education, health and safety, and issued a bold call to action for legislators, educators, youth development organizations and [...] ...�

by Santa Maria Times | santramariatimes.com | 09/19/12 
The top priority the Block Grants Advisory Committee considers when deciding its recommendations to the council is: "Prevent homelessness and address critical emergency and special needs." The council's action Tuesday night added "at-risk youth" to [...] ...�

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Ways to Give! 
$1/wk ($52/yr) 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/yr) 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!

 


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