715.235.2920 info@steppingstonesdc.org www.steppingstonesdc.org

1602 Stout Road Menomonie, WI 54751

Nonprofit Postage Paid Permit #327

Menomonie, WI 54751

Or Current Resident

Look Inside to See How We’re Stepping Up Together!

Fall 2019

Not sure if it’s for you?

WAYS to HELP — VOLUNTEER & SPREAD THE WORD! Training Session Options—NEW Volunteers:

Thurs, Oct 24, 6-7 pm Mon, Nov 4, 6-7 pm Tues, Oct 29, 6-7 pm Tues, Nov 12, 6-7 pm Sat, Nov 2, 10-11 am Update Session—RETURNING Volunteers:

Mon, Oct 21st, 6 - 7 pm

Please contact Stepping Stones’ Volunteer Coordinator Jill Seicther to register and indicate which session you’ll attend: 715.235.2920, communityconnect@steppingstonesdc.org.

We also need help spreading the word about the need for volunteers. Please tell your friends, family, colleagues, church groups, civic organizations, etc. If there are no volunteers to take a shift the shelter must close and we don’t want that! Volunteers must be 18 or older.

If you plan to volunteer through a church—there are several that take full weeks—please contact Jill for the training date for your church. Current churches are 1st Congregational, Cedarbrook, Love, & St. Joseph’s. We’d love to have more!

DONATE to Winter Haven

$10 gas cards Dunn County Transit bus passes $10 Burger King or Culvers gift cards Coffee & basket filters Zip-lock storage bags Dish soap & dish washer detergent Bucket, mops & all purpose cleaners Laundry detergent & dryer sheets Toilet cleaner & brushes Tampons & pads Odor eaters insoles & foot powder Socks & underwear (mostly men’s) Twin size sheets, pillows

It’s hard to believe that we have to start thinking about winter things already but, like it or not, it’s coming! At Stepping Stones, fall means we start thinking about the Winter Haven season. Have you thought about volunteering but aren’t sure if it’s for you?

The shelter can sleep up to 10 people. There are two volunteer shifts per night and two volunteers are needed for each shift— 7:30 pm - 1:30 am & 1:30 am - 7:30 am. Duties include checking guests in, serving coffee & snacks, ensuring everyone is settled for the night and awakened in the morning, setting out breakfast foods, and tidying up. It’s easy and rewarding!

NEW volunteers should fill out an application prior to the training. Applications can be found at www.steppingstonesdc.org under the ‘How to Help’ tab or picked up at Stepping Stones at 1602 Stout Rd.

All trainings are held at the shelter located at 1518 Stout Road. Volunteers can park at Stepping Stones and then walk next door to the shelter (white house w/ porch.)

Here are some words of encouragement from volunteer, Nita Fitzgerald: “My eyes and heart are opened when I get to know the life situations of guests at Winter Haven. … [The shelter] is a gift to our community, both for the folks who need shelter and also for the volunteers who have their worlds enriched and enlarged when they step inside.”

Please join us for this family friendly event

that’s a great time for a great cause!

Delicious chili & cornbread feed follows (free to participants) at Riverside Park, adjacent to the trail.

First 100 registrants receive a t-shirt & swag bag.

Medals for walker & runner best times—categories for children & adults.

Prizes for top pledge-getters.

Getting pledges is appreciated but not required. There’s a form to download after completing the on-line registration or a link for on-line pledging to share with your supporters. All proceeds support Stepping Stones’ programs and services so getting pledges makes all your steps count that much more!

On-line registration is appreciated for food planning. Find the link on our home page at:

www.steppingstonesdc.org

Sponsors are listed on our website and Facebook event page, and will also be in the next newsletter.

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MOVIE NIGHT!

Join us for the movie

The Public Weds., October 16

6:30 p.m. Menomonie Public Library

FREE Admission

Popcorn & sodas, too!

Gifts & Memorials to Stepping Stones _______________________________________________ Since the last newsletter contributions were received In Memory Of:

Robert Alseth from Don & Missy Klatt Rick Anderson from Sue Foxwell Ursula Berger from Ingrid Petrilla Dr. Charles Bland from Lois Debee Ryanna Blumenauer from Becky Iverson James Bogaro from Jeanette & James Daines Kari Bostrom from Shirley Bostrom Chuck Brenner from Arthur Brandt, Jeanette & Jim Daines, Barbara & Harry Stai Terry “Seed” Brunner from Judy Jenson Patricia Tobin Chapman from Sue Ann & Roger Jenrich Cal Christianson from Lois Debee, Toby & Marion Ellison, Rose Ann & Louis Husby, Judy Jenson, Joe Plouff & Lavonne Solem, Gladys Waller Bob Cleary from Jacquelin & Natalyn Collins, Sharon Nero Donald & Ken Cook from Ann Cook David Creaser from Bob & Jewel Creaser James Crowley from Jan Feeney, Steven & Kathleen Schrantz, John & Nancy Zavodny Kenneth Dahms from Beverly Dahms Jack & Louise Damro from Richard Damro Gordon Delong from Jeff & Diane Gasteyer Marion Dummer from Friends & Family, Steven & Kathleen Schrantz Ashley Evenson from Sheila Kuhman Jerome Evenson from Gay Evenson Family Members from Ron & Jan Jordan Doris Ford from Berta & Tom Kuehn, Dave & Nancy Ponto, Marvin & Carol Saxton, Jeanne Stevenson, Charles & Kathleen Weber John Gates from Richard & Cheryl Beguhn, Lois Debee Nancy Greene from Dave & Joy Bergstrand, Friends & Family, Robert & Jean Holden, Judy Jenson, Gerald & Marlys Lausted, Nancy & Gus Myran, Sherry Otto, Pat Rodey, Jeanne Stevenson Terri, Diane, & Joanne Hanson from Vernon & Ruth Hanson Dennis Hartness from Dona Shoemaker Ann Heerey from Patricia Bilse, Terry & Brian Kraft Richard “Rick” Hetteen from Ed & Lynn LaVenture Gordy Hoffman from Bob Peterson Shirley Humpal from Charles & Kathleen Weber John Klatt from Dale & Susan Mork, Dick & Lynne Quilling James “Buck” Knops from Rita Donicht Bill Knutson from Tom & Judy Humpal Tom Larsen from L. Jane Larsen Mary Ann Lederer from Thomas & Lenore Heiman Michael Levy from Sandra Lindow Richard Long from Sandra Long Mary Medzis from Bunco Girls, Friends & Family, Paula & Al Noll LaVern & Ida Miller from Winnifred Wolf LaVern Jr. & David Miller from Winnifred Wolf Harlyn Misfeldt from Jeanette & Jim Daines

Marley, Seaver, & Sadie Mrdutt from Mary Jo Mrdutt Art Muller from Patricia Prichard Wayne Nero from Susan Brenner, Ardis & Jerry Coomer, John & Barb Deutscher, Toby & Marian Ellison, Susan Foxwell, Friends & Family, Joanne & John Gust, Peder & Linda Hamm, Rosemary Jacobson, Maripat & Charles Krueger, Jim & Liz Lammer, Ed & Lynn LaVenture, Barbara Lorenz- Harms, Dayle Mandelson, Mary Jean & Lee Nicholls, William & Frances Powell, Ingrid Rock well, Alan & Rox Schutz, Leland & Jill Schwebs, Bruce & Teresa Siebold, Laura & Jim Wahl, Martha Wallen, Ned & Mary Weckmueller, Dave & Amy Whelan Sandy Neverdahl from Burton Barnard & Beatrice Bigony, Harry Evjen, Sharon Moseler, Jeanne Stevenson, Gladys Waller Richard Oldfield from David & Karen Schiotz Simon Olson from Jeanette & James Daines, Friends & Family, Arlene Mork, Dale & Susan Mork Judy Partlow from Ronald & Joan Sandfort Sheri Dahms Peco from Beverly Dahms Gene Peterson from Harry & Barb Stai Mark & Neal Prichard from Patricia Prichard Sue & Meg Rucker from Jo Ann Rucker Robert Sand from Wilma Erickson Rhonda Schneider from David & Karen Schiotz, Jeanne Stevenson Carl Snow from Jan Feeney Jeanne Sprader from Friends & Family, June & Bill Grambo, Mary & Scott Howard, Gloria Kraemer, Randall & Sandra Marlett, David & Irma Jean Maves, Sharon Moseler, Joe Plouff & Lavonne Solem, Joyce Solie, June Strand, Debra Verdon, Gladys Waller Josh Steans from Diane Bowman Hank Thomas from Burton Barnard & Beatrice Bigony, Jean Biggs, Art & Bobby Brandt, Jennifer Fostner, Lynne & Dennis Hausman, Judy Jenson, Mike & Becky Kneer, Beth Koehler, Christine Kvalheim, Warren & Marion Lang, George & Kathleen McNulty, Diane Morehouse, Lynda & Dan Paulson, Nancy Roozen, Steve & Kathy Schlough, Jane Schwartz, Don Steffen, David & Karen Williams, Robb Wilson Sallie Ward from Jeanette & Jim Daines Lorraine Wilson from Judy Jenson Joan Wyss from Wilma Erickson, Tom & Judy Humpal, Betty & Si Olson Contributions were received In Honor Of:

Steve Andrist’s Birthday from Jesse & Christina Andrist Maxwell Bloom’s 8th Birthday from Julie Bloom Children of Dunn County from Margaret McKanna Mr. & Mrs. Steve Dillon’s 50th Anniversary from Margaret Leventhal Carol Gunderson from Rich & Jeanne Rothaupt Loved Ones from Peggy & Phil Lark

An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people take over a public library to seek shelter from the cold. It’s not based on a true story but it could be—even in Menomonie! Optional discussion follows with Heidi Hooten, Stepping Stones Shelter Program Coordinator Staring Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez, and Jena Malone. PG-13

“A feel good crowd pleaser!”

Erb Chriopractic . Grace Episcopal Church . Herb Kohl Philanthropies . Heritage Builders . Jackie Hunt State Farm Ins. Agency . Jackson & Assoc. Knights of Columbus . Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church . Little Elk Creek Women . Love Church Menomonie Lion’s Club . Menomonie Market Hill O’ Beans . Menomonie Seventh Day Advent-ist Church . Menomonie Sunrise Rotary . New Hope Lutheran Church . Northtown Ford . Our Savior’s Women . Pampered Chef . Rock Elm United Methodist Women . Season’s Harvest . St. Joseph Parish & School . St. Paul’s Lutheran Church . Tanglewood Greens Masquerade Ball Trinity Lutheran Church . United Methodist Church . Vet’s Plus . Waznik Moseler Golf Out-ing . WESTconsin Credit Union Food & Funds Drive . White Pine Open Mic’s Participants Wines For Humanity

Garden Tour Sponsors: (in addition to the previous newsletter listing)

Lily Rejuvenate Salon & Spa

Trillium Eiden & Hatfield, LLC Nina Koch New Life Lutheran Church The Anderson Family

Violet Norwex-Leslie Kragness Royal Credit Union Joanne Rucker

Sweet Pea Carol Bombardier Jim & Cheryl Welch

______________________________________________________

In Honor Of continued:

Tyler Raiden Miller’s 23rd Birthday from Susan & Theodore Hoyt Keith Morical from Joan Polasky Sharon Moseler’s 80th Birthday from Patricia Nevala Edvin & Mary Olson’s 50th Anniversary from Barbara Denfield, Barbara Flom & Eugene Ruenger Patrick Pesek-Herriges’s 80th Birthday from Anonymous Jerry Porter’s Birthday from Jane Butsic, Katherine Dutton & Jeanne Foley, Barb Gorman, Kris Korpela, Rita Lunderville, Diane Morehouse, Betty Porter, Jennifer Severin, Heather Smith, Ronald Smith Frank & Barbara Rompala’s Anniversary from John & Dute Rompala Ed & Shirley Snoeyenbos from Snoeyenbos Family Foundation Stepping Stones’ Staff from John Williams Richard & Dorothy Sterry from Leonard & Sharon Sterry Bill & Jennie Stewart from David & Barbara Gorman Charles Stokke’s 90th Birthday from John & Rexetta Halverson Steve & Peggy Terry from Mary Frances Smith Contributions were rec’d. from these Businesses, Churches, & Organizations:

3M . Anderson Corp. Employee Giving . Auth Consulting & Associates . Bookends on Main Bremer Bank Jeans’ Day . Cedarbrook Church Christ Lutheran Church . Citizens State Bank Dunn Co. Area Retired Educators Association

STEPPING STONES DISCOUNT CARDS ORDER FORM

Please send _______cards at $10 each plus $1 postage & handling per order.

Total enclosed: $ __________

Name: ______________________________

City: ________________________________

State: ____________ Zip: _____________

Phone: _____________________________

E-mail: _____________________________

Or order online: www.steppingstonesdc.org

Thank you to these businesses offering savings: Acoustic Café Advance Auto Parts Cancun Mexican Grill Dairy Queen Denny’s Restaurant Duke & Dagger Erberts & Gerberts Exit 45 Restaurant La dee dah Log Jam Marion’s Legacy Raw Deal Tabby’s Catfé Toppers Pizza Waterfront Bar & Grill

Stepping Stones Discount Cards — Only $10 Most discounts are at least 10% off all purchases so

the card quickly pays for itself & it’s reusable!

Stepping Stones Board of Directors

Kris Korpela, President Tim Eiden, Vice President Diane Morehouse, Secretary Mark Kalscheur, Treasurer Eric Atkinson Michelle Becker Sara Carstens Andy Felton Jay Ivens Michelle Kloser Nina Koch Jerry Porter Heather Wigdahl

Staff

Katherine Dutton Executive Director

Kris Pawlowski Assistant Director & Food Pantry Coordinator

Heidi Hooten Stepping Stones Shelter Program Coordinator

Jill Seichter Community Connections Program Coordinator

Barbara Lyon Development & Communications Specialist

Pang Kou Yang Administrative Assistant

Henry Amberson Maintenance & Warehouse Manager

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WISH LIST

Cordless Drill & Driver Socket Wrench Set

Rolling Tool Box Small Mallet Dishwasher

Trash Bags (any size) Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

Paper Towels, Toilet Paper Disposable Coffee Cups

Vacuum (commercial preferred)

Ice Cream Pails w/ Lids

These items will help us care for and supply the pantry & shelters,

saving us much needed funds!

Gifts & Memorials to Stepping Stones _______________________________________________

page 2

MOVIE NIGHT!Join us for the movie

The Public Weds., October 16

6:30 p.m. Menomonie Public Library

FREE Admission

Popcorn & sodas, too!

Gifts & Memorials to Stepping Stones_______________________________________________Since the last newsletter contributions were received In Memory Of:Robert Alseth from Don & Missy Klatt Rick Anderson from Sue Foxwell Ursula Berger from Ingrid Petrilla Dr. Charles Bland from Lois Debee Ryanna Blumenauer from Becky IversonJames Bogaro from Jeanette & James DainesKari Bostrom from Shirley Bostrom Chuck Brenner from Arthur Brandt, Jeanette& Jim Daines, Barbara & Harry Stai

Terry “Seed” Brunner from Judy Jenson Patricia Tobin Chapman from Sue Ann & Roger Jenrich

Cal Christianson from Lois Debee, Toby & Marion Ellison, Rose Ann & Louis Husby, Judy Jenson, Joe Plouff & Lavonne Solem, GladysWaller

Bob Cleary from Jacquelin & Natalyn Collins, Sharon Nero

Donald & Ken Cook from Ann Cook David Creaser from Bob & Jewel CreaserJames Crowley from Jan Feeney, Steven & Kathleen Schrantz, John & Nancy Zavodny

Kenneth Dahms from Beverly Dahms Jack & Louise Damro from Richard Damro Gordon Delong from Jeff & Diane GasteyerMarion Dummer from Friends & Family, Steven& Kathleen Schrantz

Ashley Evenson from Sheila KuhmanJerome Evenson from Gay EvensonFamily Members from Ron & Jan JordanDoris Ford from Berta & Tom Kuehn, Dave & Nancy Ponto, Marvin & Carol Saxton, Jeanne Stevenson, Charles & Kathleen Weber

John Gates from Richard & Cheryl Beguhn, Lois Debee

Nancy Greene from Dave & Joy Bergstrand, Friends & Family, Robert & Jean Holden, Judy Jenson, Gerald & Marlys Lausted, Nancy & Gus Myran, Sherry Otto, Pat Rodey, Jeanne Stevenson

Terri, Diane, & Joanne Hanson from Vernon & Ruth Hanson

Dennis Hartness from Dona Shoemaker Ann Heerey from Patricia Bilse, Terry & BrianKraft

Richard “Rick” Hetteen from Ed & Lynn LaVenture

Gordy Hoffman from Bob PetersonShirley Humpal from Charles & Kathleen Weber John Klatt from Dale & Susan Mork, Dick & Lynne Quilling

James “Buck” Knops from Rita Donicht Bill Knutson from Tom & Judy Humpal Tom Larsen from L. Jane Larsen Mary Ann Lederer from Thomas & Lenore Heiman

Michael Levy from Sandra Lindow Richard Long from Sandra Long Mary Medzis from Bunco Girls, Friends & Family, Paula & Al Noll

LaVern & Ida Miller from Winnifred Wolf LaVern Jr. & David Miller from Winnifred Wolf Harlyn Misfeldt from Jeanette & Jim Daines

Marley, Seaver, & Sadie Mrdutt from Mary Jo Mrdutt

Art Muller from Patricia PrichardWayne Nero from Susan Brenner, Ardis & Jerry Coomer, John & Barb Deutscher, Toby & MarianEllison, Susan Foxwell, Friends & Family, Joanne & John Gust, Peder & Linda Hamm, Rosemary Jacobson, Maripat & Charles Krueger, Jim & LizLammer, Ed & Lynn LaVenture, Barbara Lorenz- Harms, Dayle Mandelson, Mary Jean & Lee Nicholls, William & Frances Powell, Ingrid Rockwell, Alan & Rox Schutz, Leland & Jill Schwebs,Bruce & Teresa Siebold, Laura & Jim Wahl, Martha Wallen, Ned & Mary Weckmueller, Dave & Amy Whelan

Sandy Neverdahl from Burton Barnard & Beatrice Bigony, Harry Evjen, Sharon Moseler, Jeanne Stevenson, Gladys Waller

Richard Oldfield from David & Karen SchiotzSimon Olson from Jeanette & James Daines, Friends & Family, Arlene Mork, Dale & Susan Mork

Judy Partlow from Ronald & Joan Sandfort Sheri Dahms Peco from Beverly DahmsGene Peterson from Harry & Barb Stai Mark & Neal Prichard from Patricia Prichard Sue & Meg Rucker from Jo Ann RuckerRobert Sand from Wilma Erickson Rhonda Schneider from David & Karen Schiotz,Jeanne Stevenson

Carl Snow from Jan Feeney Jeanne Sprader from Friends & Family, June &Bill Grambo, Mary & Scott Howard, Gloria Kraemer, Randall & Sandra Marlett, David & Irma Jean Maves, Sharon Moseler, Joe Plouff & Lavonne Solem, Joyce Solie, June Strand, Debra Verdon, Gladys Waller

Josh Steans from Diane Bowman Hank Thomas from Burton Barnard & BeatriceBigony, Jean Biggs, Art & Bobby Brandt, Jennifer Fostner, Lynne & Dennis Hausman, Judy Jenson, Mike & Becky Kneer, BethKoehler, Christine Kvalheim, Warren & MarionLang, George & Kathleen McNulty, Diane Morehouse, Lynda & Dan Paulson, Nancy Roozen, Steve & Kathy Schlough, Jane Schwartz, Don Steffen, David & KarenWilliams, Robb Wilson

Sallie Ward from Jeanette & Jim DainesLorraine Wilson from Judy Jenson Joan Wyss from Wilma Erickson, Tom & Judy Humpal, Betty & Si Olson

Contributions were received In Honor Of: Steve Andrist’s Birthday from Jesse & Christina Andrist

Maxwell Bloom’s 8th Birthday from Julie Bloom Children of Dunn County from Margaret McKanna

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Dillon’s 50th Anniversary from Margaret Leventhal

Carol Gunderson from Rich & Jeanne Rothaupt Loved Ones from Peggy & Phil Lark

An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless people take over a public library to seek shelter from the cold. It’s not based on a true story but it could be—even in Menomonie!

Optional discussion follows with Heidi Hooten, Stepping Stones Shelter ProgramCoordinator

Staring Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez, and Jena Malone. PG-13

“A feel goodcrowdpleaser!”

Erb Chriopractic . Grace Episcopal Church . Herb Kohl Philanthropies . Heritage Builders . Jackie Hunt State Farm Ins. Agency . Jackson & Assoc. Knights of Columbus . Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church . Little Elk Creek Women . Love Church Menomonie Lion’s Club . Menomonie Market Hill O’ Beans . Menomonie Seventh Day Advent-ist Church . Menomonie Sunrise Rotary . New Hope Lutheran Church . Northtown Ford . Our Savior’s Women . Pampered Chef . Rock Elm United Methodist Women . Season’s Harvest . St. Joseph Parish & School . St. Paul’s Lutheran Church . Tanglewood Greens Masquerade Ball Trinity Lutheran Church . United Methodist Church . Vet’s Plus . Waznik Moseler Golf Out-ing . WESTconsin Credit Union Food & Funds Drive . White Pine Open Mic’s Participants Wines For Humanity

Garden Tour Sponsors: (in addition to the previous newsletter listing) Lily Rejuvenate Salon & Spa

Trillium Eiden & Hatfield, LLC Nina Koch New Life Lutheran Church The Anderson Family

Violet Norwex-Leslie Kragness Royal Credit Union Joanne Rucker

Sweet Pea Carol Bombardier Jim & Cheryl Welch

______________________________________________________

In Honor Of continued: Tyler Raiden Miller’s 23rd Birthday from Susan & Theodore Hoyt Keith Morical from Joan Polasky Sharon Moseler’s 80th Birthday from Patricia Nevala Edvin & Mary Olson’s 50th Anniversary from Barbara Denfield, Barbara Flom & Eugene Ruenger Patrick Pesek-Herriges’s 80th Birthday from Anonymous Jerry Porter’s Birthday from Jane Butsic, Katherine Dutton & Jeanne Foley, Barb Gorman, Kris Korpela, Rita Lunderville, Diane Morehouse, Betty Porter, Jennifer Severin, Heather Smith, Ronald Smith Frank & Barbara Rompala’s Anniversary from John & Dute Rompala Ed & Shirley Snoeyenbos from Snoeyenbos Family Foundation Stepping Stones’ Staff from John Williams Richard & Dorothy Sterry from Leonard & Sharon Sterry Bill & Jennie Stewart from David & Barbara Gorman Charles Stokke’s 90th Birthday from John & Rexetta Halverson Steve & Peggy Terry from Mary Frances Smith

Contributions were rec’d. from these Businesses, Churches, & Organizations: 3M . Anderson Corp. Employee Giving . Auth Consulting & Associates . Bookends on Main Bremer Bank Jeans’ Day . Cedarbrook Church Christ Lutheran Church . Citizens State Bank Dunn Co. Area Retired Educators Association

STEPPING STONES DISCOUNT CARDS ORDER FORM

Please send _______cards at $10 each plus $1 postage & handling per order.

Total enclosed: $ __________

Name: ______________________________

City: ________________________________

State: ____________ Zip: _____________

Phone: _____________________________

E-mail: _____________________________

Or order online: www.steppingstonesdc.org

Thank you to these businesses offering savings: Acoustic Café Advance Auto Parts Cancun Mexican Grill Dairy Queen Denny’s Restaurant Duke & Dagger Erberts & Gerberts Exit 45 Restaurant La dee dah Log Jam Marion’s Legacy Raw Deal Tabby’s Catfé Toppers Pizza Waterfront Bar & Grill

Stepping Stones Discount Cards — Only $10 Most discounts are at least 10% off all purchases so

the card quickly pays for itself & it’s reusable!

Stepping Stones Board of Directors

Kris Korpela, President Tim Eiden, Vice President Diane Morehouse, Secretary Mark Kalscheur, Treasurer Eric Atkinson Michelle Becker Sara Carstens Andy Felton Jay Ivens Michelle Kloser Nina Koch Jerry Porter Heather Wigdahl

Staff Katherine Dutton Executive Director Kris Pawlowski Assistant Director & Food Pantry Coordinator Heidi Hooten Stepping Stones Shelter Program Coordinator Jill Seichter Community Connections Program Coordinator Barbara Lyon Development & Communications Specialist Pang Kou Yang Administrative Assistant Henry Amberson Maintenance & Warehouse Manager

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WISH LISTCordless Drill & Driver

Socket Wrench Set Rolling Tool Box

Small Mallet Dishwasher

Trash Bags (any size) Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

Paper Towels, Toilet Paper Disposable Coffee Cups

Vacuum (commercial preferred)

Ice Cream Pails w/ Lids

These items will help us care for and supply the pantry & shelters,

saving us much needed funds!

Gifts & Memorials to Stepping Stones _______________________________________________

715.235.2920 info@steppingstonesdc.org www.steppingstonesdc.org

1602 Stout Road Menomonie, WI 54751

Nonprofit Postage Paid Permit #327

Menomonie, WI 54751

Or Current Resident

Look Inside to See How We’re Stepping Up Together!

Fall 2019

Not sure if it’s for you?

WAYS to HELP — VOLUNTEER & SPREAD THE WORD!Training Session Options—NEW Volunteers:

Thurs, Oct 24, 6-7 pm Mon, Nov 4, 6-7 pm Tues, Oct 29, 6-7 pm Tues, Nov 12, 6-7 pm Sat, Nov 2, 10-11 am

Update Session—RETURNING Volunteers:

Mon, Oct 21st, 6 - 7 pm

Please contact Stepping Stones’ Volunteer Coordinator Jill Seicther to register and indicate which session you’ll attend: 715.235.2920, communityconnect@steppingstonesdc.org.

We also need help spreading the word about the need for volunteers. Please tell your friends, family, colleagues, churchgroups, civic organizations, etc. If there are no volunteers to take a shift the shelter must close and we don’t want that! Volunteers must be 18 or older.

If you plan to volunteer through a church—there are several that take full weeks—please contact Jill for the training date for your church. Current churches are 1st Congregational, Cedarbrook, Love, & St. Joseph’s. We’d love to have more!

DONATE to Winter Haven

$10 gas cards Dunn County Transit bus passes$10 Burger King or Culvers gift cards Coffee & basket filtersZip-lock storage bags Dish soap & dish washer detergentBucket, mops & all purpose cleanersLaundry detergent & dryer sheets Toilet cleaner & brushes Tampons & pads Odor eaters insoles & foot powderSocks & underwear (mostly men’s) Twin size sheets, pillows

It’s hard to believe that we have to start thinking about winter things already but, like it or not, it’s coming! At Stepping Stones, fall means we start thinking about the WinterHaven season. Have you thought about volunteering but aren’t sure if it’s for you?

The shelter can sleep up to 10 people. There are two volunteer shifts per night and twovolunteers are needed for each shift— 7:30 pm - 1:30 am & 1:30 am - 7:30 am. Dutiesinclude checking guests in, serving coffee & snacks, ensuring everyone is settled for the night and awakened in the morning, setting out breakfast foods, and tidying up. It’s easy and rewarding!

NEW volunteers should fill out an application prior to the training. Applications can be found at www.steppingstonesdc.org under the ‘How to Help’ tab or picked up at Stepping Stones at 1602 Stout Rd.

All trainings are held at the shelter located at 1518 Stout Road.Volunteers can park at Stepping Stones and then walk next doorto the shelter (white house w/ porch.)

Here are some words of encouragement from volunteer, Nita Fitzgerald: “My eyes and heart are opened when I get to know thelife situations of guests at Winter Haven. … [The shelter] is a gift to our community, both for the folks who need shelter and also for the volunteers who have their worlds enriched and enlarged when they step inside.”

Please join us for this family friendly event that’s a great time for a great cause!

Delicious chili & cornbread feed follows (free to participants) at Riverside Park, adjacent to the trail.

First 100 registrants receive a t-shirt & swag bag.

Medals for walker & runner best times—categories for children & adults.

Prizes for top pledge-getters. Getting pledges is appreciated but not required. There’s a form to download after completing the on-line registration or a link for on-line pledging to share with your supporters. All proceeds support Stepping Stones’ programs and services so getting pledges makes all your steps count that much more!

On-line registration is appreciated for food planning. Find the link on our home page at:

www.steppingstonesdc.org

Sponsors are listed on our website and Facebook event page, and will also be in the next newsletter.