An Update from Stepping Stones Shelter

Dear Supporters,

I hope you are staying healthy and safe during this unprecedented time in our lives. I write today thankful that our families and staff are healthy, and with tremendous gratitude for the many donors who have given so generously during this time of crisis. The shelter remains in full operation with the work to identify permanent housing for families more important than ever.

We remain in need of food and urgent supplies. In addition, with one family's baby due in just a couple of weeks, we are looking for a couple of critical baby items. Read on for all the different ways you can help.

On behalf of all of us at Stepping Stones, wishing you and your loved ones good health and well being.

Stacey

Here's How You Can Help

MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION

Did you know that the recently passed federal stimulus package, officially named the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Section 2104 incentivizes charitable giving to qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations like Stepping Stones? If you've recently made a donation, THANK YOU! If not please make a charitable donation today. Your donation now is more important than ever.

DONATE

DONATE DINNER, LUNCH, SNACKS OR OTHER FOOD

Food for our six families (7 adults and 18 children) is in high demand!

Please reach out to Helen at helen@steppingstonesshelter.org if you are able help. She will provide you will all the details.

DONATE URGENT NEEDS

Consider shopping online or dropping off our most urgent needs:

Cleaning supplies, paper goods, disposable water, coffee pods, baby wipes, kids activities/games (new only), and twin bedding (sheets and comforters)

AMAZON URGENT NEEDS LIST

Attention Food and Urgent Needs Donors

We've heard from donors concerned about violating Maryland Governor Hogan's Stay at Home Order when bringing food or goods to Stepping Stones. While we urge our donors to only do what you are comfortable doing, Section VI. Specific Exclusions, a.3. of the order provides an exemption to volunteers/donors traveling to or from a non-profit organization providing essential services, like Stepping Stones. Reach out to Helen at helen@steppingstonesshelter.org and she will provide you with a letter from Stepping Stones indicating you are a traveling for charitable purposes. We follow social distancing protocols so donations can be left on our porch, but please call when you arrive or ring bell especially when you are leaving food.

DONATE NON-HOSPITAL FACE MASKS

Given the new face mask recommendations from the CDC, we are now in search of non-hospital grade face masks for our families and staff. If you're skilled with a sewing machine or crafty in other ways and are making face masks, please think of Stepping Stones. We will even pick them up from your home while following social distance protocols. Contact Stacey at stacey@steppingstonesshelter.org if you're able to help.

HELP US THROW A BABY SHOWER!

One of our family's is having a baby girl in just a couple of weeks. Please check out our Amazon wish list for critical items in need. We are only able to accept new baby items.

AMAZON BABY ITEM WISH LIST

SMOKEY GLEN FUNDRAISER POSTPONED

Unfortunately, our 3rd annual Smokey Glen event originally scheduled for April 26 has been postponed. Assuming that conditions concerning the coronavirus crisis will be favorable and will permit us to go forward with the event, we have set a new date, October 11, 2020.

We are inspired by our amazing sponsors who've remained steadfast in their commitment to Stepping Stones. We wish all our sponsors the very best as they face not only this health crisis, but the devastating economic impact as well.