Financial and housing help Weld RE4 - Stepping Stones of Windsor

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, education and referrals in times of need.
We provide assistance directly to a client’s landlord or utility company after an eviction or utility shutoff notice. Our resources are limited, so we rely on grants and generous community support. 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.

2021/22 Stepping Stones by the Numbers

In 2022, Stepping Stones of Windsor (SSW) was able to help 140 households, comprised of 391 individuals, remain in their homes with funds of $97,250.

In comparison, in 2021, SSW provided $52,300 to 87 households, ultimately helping 191 individuals stay in their homes.

Our 9-member all-volunteer board spent over 1075 hours interviewing every client, confirming their payment needs, and keeping Stepping Stones of Windsor running. With no paid staff, our administrative costs were just 2.3%.

We have seen an incredible increase in the number of our RE-4 school district neighbors who are experiencing housing instability (defined as receipt of an eviction or utility shutoff notice). Several local apartment buildings have changed ownership, and the new owners raised the rents significantly. Water, electricity, and natural gas prices are also increasing.

Stepping Stones of Windsor is primarily able to provide assistance because of generous donations from many local donors who want to help their neighbors remain housed in Windsor, Severance, and West Greeley. Our focus is not just Windsor residents (despite our name) - we help neighbors housed anywhere within the RE-4 School District.

Fall 2023 Soup Lunch Fundraiser

Soup Luncheon-Charity Fundraiser to help with rent and utilities in Weld RE4. Fall 2023 TBD

SSW By the Numbers for 2021/22

Stepping Stones of Windsor is primarily able to provide assistance because of generous donations from many local donors who want to help their neighbors remain housed in Windsor, Severance, and West Greeley. Our focus is not just Windsor residents (despite our name) – we help neighbors housed anywhere within the RE-4 School District.

2023 Windermere Foundation Golf Luau

Last year, we raised nearly $25,000 with our Golf Luau and are hoping for an even bigger fundraising event this year! All proceeds benefit our Northern Colorado Foundation partners – Stepping Stones of Windsor and Neighbor to Neighbor.