Donation Needs
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
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Board of Directors
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
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Staff
Sheri Benham. Executive Director
Hillary Carter, Counseling Intern
Katherine Cler, Resident Assistant
Alysia Fornal, Independent Living Coach
James Goodall, AmeriCorps Health Coordinator
Rick Hartline, Resident Assistant
Jamie Kamie, Marketing Intern
Mai Lin Matern, Social Work Intern
Stephanie McGee, Independent Living Coach
Clayton Sparks, Counseling Intern
Stephanie Turpin, Counseling Intern
Warren Wade, Development Director
Michael Walker, Social Work Intern
Ching Diana Yu, Development Intern
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Greetings!
It's National Homeless Youth Awareness Month & National Runaway
Prevention Month. We have lots of activities happen this month.
Check them out!
Make sure to visit our  and  pages as we'll be posting information about runaway and homeless youth and how Stepping Stones responds to them every day. We couldn't do it without your support!
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"Step Up" Event at Upland Nov 14
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Mark your calendars and join Stepping Stones at the Upland Banquet Hall on Wednesday Nov. 14th!
From 6-7 pm, while you enjoy free hors d'oeuvres from Upland, you'll hear about the work that Stepping Stones does, the programs that it offers and the clients that it serves.
Afterwards you can continue to enjoy food and beverages and have the option of an Upland Brewery tour from 7-8.
Come find out how you can help make an impact!
Just so you know, there is no cost to attend but this is a fundraiser and guests will be asked to consider making a contribution or lengthening their pledge. No minimum or maximum gift is required.
Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Upland and their beer will be available for purchase. Proceeds from those sales will be donated to Stepping Stones.
You must register to attend so, please, RSVP soon to ensure your seat!
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Upcoming Events
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Wednesday November 14, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Join us in the Upland Banquet Hall to find out about the work that is happening for our community's homeless youth. It's an evening of great food, craft beers, and tours of the brewing facilities. This is a fundraiser and you will be asked to consider making a contribution. No minimum or maximum gift is requested.
Upland Brewing Company
"The Line" & Public Forum on Homelessness
Thursday November 15, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Join Stepping Stones for an evening of education and dialogue around the issues of poverty and homelessness. We've partnered with Shalom Community Center and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard to view the recent documentary "The Line." Following the video, clients and staff from each program will engage in an open dialogue to raise awareness!
Monroe County Public Library
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Homeless Youth in the News
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by April Toler of the Herald Times
When it comes to a child's education, family issues can greatly affect success. That is especially true for children facing homelessness. Whether it's a lack of food, lack of a place to sleep, nowhere to conduct school work or just coping with the uncertainty...
See all stories on this topic »
Video of the Day: Youth-Produced Documentary on Homelessness *back to the top
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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: - Donate directly from our homepage via our PayPal account link;
 - Send cash/check to PO Box 1366 Bloomington, IN 47402
- 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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