Providing financial help in the Weld RE-4 school district to prevent homelessness
At Stepping Stones of Windsor, we believe everyone is entitled to decent, stable and affordable housing.
We provide financial help in the Weld RE-4 school district (Severance, Windsor & West Greeley) to prevent homelessness by providing financial assistance, information about available resources and referrals in times of need. We work directly with a client’s landlord or utility company after an eviction or utility shutoff notice is received.
Our resources are very limited, so we rely on grants and generous community support. Every administrative expense is paid by our volunteer board members so all funds can go to help clients directly. Stepping Stones of Windsor is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization founded in 2003.
Our clients are our Weld RE-4 neighbors
Stepping Stones recipients attend our churches. Their children attend our schools. We see them on Main Street, at the park, at the grocery store. They range from young adults to senior citizens. We help large families, single parents, and adults without children. Many of our clients have a college education or are attending school. Some of our clients have moved to Windsor from other areas. However, many were raised right here and are working hard to remain in our beloved community.
Stepping Stones of Windsor by the numbers for 2024
In 2024, we spent $75,038 helping 324 Weld RE-4 residents within over 100 households remain safely in their homes. About two-thirds of this money was spent on rent payments of $53,810, while $21,228 was spent on utilities. This works out to an average check of $682. There are several state programs which help residents with their heat, water and electricity payments (LEAP and EOC) so we refer our residents to them first. We paid out an average of $6253 each month (compared to $8837 in 2023).
Our all-volunteer board spent over 1250 hours interviewing every client, confirming their payment needs, and keeping Stepping Stones of Windsor running. We have no paid staff and over 99.9% of our administrative costs were paid for by our board members.
Stepping Stones in the News
May 4th Soup Luncheon Charity Fundraiser
The soup luncheon will take place in the fellowship hall. The church is going to provide desserts, bread, and drinks.
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November 2024 Soup Luncheon Charity Fundraiser
Sunday, November 10th @ 12-2pm @ Cornerstone Baptist Church
Cost: Free-Will Donation. Come learn how Stepping Stones of Windsor helps people in the Weld RE-4 school district remain in their homes and how you can participate.
Ridgehill Tavern – Purple Reign Cocktail
Our drink is called the Purple Reign and we will receive a donation from every Purple Reign ordered and diners will have the option of rounding up their final bill for an additional donation.
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