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Our History
After being a foster parent and witnessing the
hardships that befall troubled teens ̶ such as
dropping out of school, becoming homeless, and
dealing with substance abuse ̶ Sheri Benham, founder
and Executive Director, began meeting with a group
of local providers to discuss the problem of teen
homelessness.
We incorporated in July 2004 as an independent
nonprofit organization. Through a partnership with
Youth Services Bureau, we were awarded a HUD
Continuum of Care Supportive Housing Program grant.
Stepping Stones opened in August 2005 in an
apartment complex where we house six residents in
three furnished, supervised apartments with a fourth
apartment serving as our community center,
administrative offices, and housing for the Resident
Assistant. Since that time, Stepping Stones has
served 40 young adults between the ages of 16 and
20. We are the only organization in Monroe and
surrounding counties addressing the needs of youth
experiencing homelessness. |
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