During the last 35 years, the shelter has stayed open 24/7/365 and our advocates have taken more than 125,000 crisis calls. Stepping Stones has welcomed over 5,750 women and children into our emergency safe shelter. None of this would be possible without all the individuals, businesses, churches and civic organizations in West Yavapai County that have generously given their time, talent and money to make sure Stepping Stones is able to serve women and children for years to come – no matter how big our communities grow.
In 1980, 9-year-old Michael Purcell donated $100 to Stepping Stones (known then as Faith House) that he raised selling candy. That gave us our first glimpse of this community’s inspirational support, generosity and commitment. Since then, this community has helped us provide a safe place to live with caring, professional advocacy and support for every woman and every child.
Large companies like Freeport-McMoRan, Embry Riddle, Sam’s Club, and Wal-Mart have been off-the-charts generous and helped us build a strong foundation for service early on.
Philanthropic organizations, such as the Arizona and Yavapai Community Foundations, Margaret T. Morris and Keickhefer Foundations have and continue to fund specific service programs, enabling us to develop progressive approaches to supporting the women and children who come to us for help.
Many civic, fraternal organizations and sororities, such as local Rotary Clubs, Lions and Lioness, Kiwanis, Eagles, and Soroptomists, year after year make sure support is given to ensure the continuation of our services.
Local groups like Cliff Rose Ladies, Patterson Orthodontics and Prescott Lakes Women’s Golf Club host fundraising events yearly which generously support our operations.
Our local law enforcement, fire departments, towns, cities, and healthcare providers, as well as other not-for-profit service organizations have continued to be strategic partners with us for 35 years now.
We benefit from local businesses, large and small – from Ace Hardware, Jackie Boyz Little Italy Pizza, Fann Contracting, Horizon Dental Group, PrintPack, and Think-4-Inc to the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe and Empire Beauty School – who dig deep and whose owners’ generosity inspire employee giving.
We thank realtor associations, banks, law offices, medical professionals, and thousands of individuals who contribute through volunteering their time and/or money to serve families that are trying to rebuild their lives free from abuse, homelessness and all forms of victimization.
This list is not exhaustive, but illustrates the depth and dimension of commitment and generosity in our West Yavapai Communities. Stepping Stones would not be here today if this community had not come together in support of these crucial services.
You have made a difference in the lives of more than 6,000 families in the past 35 years. You have made sure our services have remained available 24/7/365.
The depth of our gratitude is only overshadowed by the mightiness of your continuing dedication to Stepping Stones and this important work we do TOGETHER on behalf of some of our most vulnerable citizens. You have made and continue to make this a great place to live and raise our families.
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