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Stepping Stones, Inc. - 2010 Annual Report
P.O. Box 1366 Bloomington, IN 47402
Email: [email protected] : www.steppingstones-inc.org
Phone: (812) 339-9771Fax: (812) 339-2991
Board of Directors
Beth Pless, Secretary
Bill Holland
Glenn Burkholder
Dave Torneo
Dee Dee Dayhoff
Dustin Plummer, President
Jocelyn Bowie
Liz Deckard
Mike Beam
Phil Randall, Vice-President
Shelia Evans
Steve Englert, Treasurer
StaffAbby Hull, Marketing Intern
Adrian Land, Resident AssistantAnyah Land, Resident Assistant
Audrey Spence, MSW InternC. Leigh Wilson, Development Intern
Carly Sirlin, BSW InternCarol Sidell, MSW Intern
David Sugitpibul, Administrative InternGabrielle Baehl, BSW Intern
Jennifer Chrispell, Development InternJessica Heidrich, Development Intern
Kim Goad, Counseling InternLauren Hall, Independent Living Coach
Sheri Benham, Executive DirectorWarren Wade, Assistant Director
MISSION
To provide transitional housing and supportive
services to youth aged 16-20 that are experiencing
homelessness.
“Get a life started, better myself, make something of myself.”- Resident Quote about what they’ve learned at Stepping Stones
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In addition to completing our initiative to add beds and house more youth, 2010’s initiatives included 1) forming more collaborations and partnerships with local organizations to increase and enhance our services and 2) more emphasis and focus on utilizing a positive youth development approach.
One new partnership was with Catholic Charities to provide psychological evaluations, oversee mental health assessments, and supervise our counseling intern, Kim Goad. This benefitted our residents by: setting meeting times that worked around school or work schedules, providing on-site counseling which reduced residents’ travel time and expenses; and Kim was more in-tune with each resident’s unique situation and goals because she was part of our staff. In general, 90% of our residents need some degree of mental health counseling. And 42% of residents that we have served present with a moderate to serious mental health or development disability. Having Catholic Charities involved has increased the well-being and coping skills of our residents and I am grateful for this partnership.
As part of our positive youth development approach, we partnered with Cardinal Theater for the second year to expose residents to cultural events which targets one of the 40 Developmental Assets, the Constructive Use of Time. Taking them to the Buskirk Chumley for live performances, can be a special treat and a way to reinforce positive activities. Other ways that we promote this asset is: taking residents to the YMCA to work out (which is possible through a discounted membership), playing games, going to or renting movies, bowling, roller-skating, swimming, and dining out.
We use 40 Developmental Assets as an evaluation tool to determine how many assets increase from when residents enter our program. Last year, the average number of assets was 25 initially and when they were re-tested, the number had increased to 31, a 24% increase.
On a personal note, I participated in The Journey, a year-long program for youth-serving professionals. Their intention is “to help transform the profession and field of youth work by grounding leaders in who they are, building a professional community, and inspiring the beliefs of those who dream and do on behalf of young people.” This experience was transformative because I was able to actually take time away from the office, interact with other professionals around the state, and visit some wonderful state parks (have you been to Turkey Run?!) It helped me validate that we all need to continually be renewing and nurturing ourselves so that we can be the most effective leaders, managers, supervisors, social workers, and youth workers that we can be.
In gratitude,Sheri Benham, Founder & Executive Director
A Letter From Our Executive Director
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In one study, the rates of major depression,
conduct disorder and post-traumatic stress syndrome were found to be 11 times
higher than the general population (National Network for Youth)
Who are our Residents and why are they homeless?
In 2010, we received an average of two calls a week either from or on behalf of youth experiencing homelessness :
o 100% were staying with family or friends before being abandoned, kicked out, or left and are unable to return home.o 66% had not graduated from high school.o 89% had no form of incomeo Out of the youth we housedn 56% male, 44% femalen 44% Black, 56 % white
50% of homeless youth age
16 or older reported having
dropped out of school,
having been expelled, or
having been suspended.
(National Runaway
Switchboard)
o 25% experienced some form of domestic violenceo 90% received mental health counseling
Programs & Services
The same factors that contribute to adult homelessness such as poverty, lack of affordable housing, low education levels, unemployment, mental health, and substance abuse issues can also play a role in the occurrence and duration of a youth’s homelessness (NAEH, May 2006).
In 2010, The average youth stayed in our
program for 290 days, nearly a year of housing.
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How we serve themPrograms & Services (cont.)
EDUCATION
• 67% entered our program without a high school degree. 100% of them attained their high school diploma or GED.
• 67% pursued higher education.
• 44% entered our program in the “vulnerable” category of Life Skills (able to meet a few daily living needs without assistance); 100% of them moved to “safe” level (able to meet most daily living needs without assistance).
• 67% entered our program in the “in crisis” category of Financial Management (with no knowledge of financial management techniques). 43% of them moved to the “building capacity” level (good knowledge of financial management techniques).
• 67% entered our program in “in crisis” category of Income (no income). 100% were at “safe” category (can meet basic needs with subsidy).
• 67% entered our program in “in crisis” category of Employment (no job). 33% of them moved to the “building capacity” category (employed full time with adequate pay).
• 100% obtained employment while in our program. 71% of them maintained employment for a minimum of six months.
• 100% of residents who moved out in 2010 were employed.
EARNINGS
ESSENTIALS
• 100% entered our program in “vulnerable” category of Housing (in temporary housing). Of the 56% who left in 2010, 40% moved to the “building capacity” level (safe and subsidized) and 40% moved to the “empowered” level (safe and unsubsidized).
• 89% entered our program in “vulnerable” category of Health Care (no medical coverage). 100% had medical coverage either through Medicaid, insurance, or Volunteers in Medicine.
• 33% entered our program in the “vulnerable” category of Mental Health (recurrent mental health symptoms that affect behavior; persistent problems with functioning). 44% entered our program in the “safe” category of Mental Health (mild symptoms that moderately affect behavior). Of those, 89% moved to the next rating category.
The Arizona Self Sufficient Matrix is used to evaluate outcomes and is based on a numerical scale ranging from 1 being “in crisis, and 5 being “empowered.” Each
resident is rated at intake and each time they move up a program level or every six months.
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Financial Report Statement of Activities
Revenues and Other SupportsDonationsGovernmental FundingInterest IncomeOther
Total Revenues and Other SupportsExpenses
Program ServicesSupporting Services:
Management and generalFundraising
Total Expenses
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR
TOTAL
$107,896182,497
39 1,525
$291,957
249,198
20,166 6,332 $275,696
$16,261
48,661
64,922
ASSETSCurrent Assets
CashGrants ReceivablePrepaid Expense
Total Current AssetsEquipment
EquipmentLess Accumulated Depreciation
Net EquipmentTotal Assets
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETSCurrent Liabilities
Accounts PayableAccrued Expenses and other Liabilities
Total Current LiabilitiesUnrestricted Net AssetsTOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
TOTAL
$61,7578,3394,514
$74,610
10,881 7,0273,854
$78,464
2,70310,83913,54264,922
$78,464
Statement of Financial Position
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Financial Report (cont.)Statement of Functional Expenses
Compensation and Related ExpensesSalariesPayroll Taxes
Food & SuppliesSupplies & MaterialsSupportive ServicesOccupancy ExpenseInsuranceTravelUtilitiesDepreciationOffice SuppliesProfessional ServicesMiscellaneous
Total Expenses
Program Services
$81,9477,041
$88,988
18,5543,083
56,37447,286
4,4913,8515,0431,9083,5559,5996,466
$249,198
Mgmt. & General
$9,641828
$10,469
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501453564
-418
7,000761
$20,166
Fund-raising
$4,820414
$5,234
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227282
-209
-380
$6,332
Total
$96,4088,283
$104,691
18,5543,083
56,37447,286
4,9924,5315,8891,9084,182
16,5997,607
$275,696
Statement of Cash Flows
OPERATING ACTIVITIESIncrease in Net AssetsAdjustments to Reconcile Increase in Net Assets to Cash Provided by operating activities:
Depreciation(Increase) Decrease in Current Assets
ReceivablesPrepaid Expense
Increase in Current Liability:Accounts PayableAccrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
Net Increase in Cash
Cash at Beginning of Year
Cash at End of Year
TOTAL$16,261
1,908
5,475(131)
2,7033,667
$29,883
29,883
31,874
$61,757Audited Financial Statements provided by Monroe Shine, Inc.
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2010 ContributorsDiamond - $5,000 & upBloomington Hospital ** Bounds and McPike *Bowie, Jocelyn &
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2010 Contributors (cont.)Nagle, BettyNichols, Jan & WayneNord, David & MarthaOgren, Harold & DenisePfister, HarrietPlummer, DennisPousson, CarolProfessional Firefighters
Union Local 586 Quality Surfaces, Inc.Rasmusen, Eric & HelenReigeluth, Charles &
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2010 Contributors (cont.)Davis, DorothyDelong, JanetDerdenger, Ani & BryanDummett, MelissaDurchslag, RachelEdwards, DonnaEssa, JenniferFairbanks, M. L.Faust, DanFeiger, KathyFife, VeronicaFisher Reporting, Inc. Florman, AlaynaFlynn, RyanFrederick, NeilGaddis, GwenetteGaither, Peggy &
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BethHaynes, Christopher &
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“I would tell you the program helps you get on your feet, teaches you and guides
you to live independently. They don’t make it all about work either – that would get stressful so they throw some fun in too.”
-Resident when asked “What would you tell people that wanted to live here?”
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2010 Contributors (cont.)
Stepping Stones, its board, staff and volunteers are
extremely grateful for your support and we sincerely apologize if your
name has been omitted.
“Give me such courage and I can scale
The hardest peaks alone,And transform every
stumbling blockInto a stepping stone.”
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