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ST. LOUIS, MOPERMIT NO. 20
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THE NEWSLETTER OF STEPPINGSTONEFALL NEWSLETTER 2012
Cindy has completed herrequirements that allow her sonto remain with her full time.
Tammy recently leftSteppingstone and iscurrently enrolled at KUand living in a dorm.
Scott is presently attending classesat a local community college.
2 On the Home Front
3 Executive Director’s Note
4 Income Tax Credits
5 Tributes & Memorials
6 Tributes & Memorials
7 Tributes & Memorials
8 Corporate Gifts
9 Foundation Spotlight
10 Spotlight Volunteer & Wish Lists
11 Letters In The Mail
12 Database Update
STEPPINGSTONE: A PROGRAM OF ECH EVERY CHILD’S HOPE5100 NOLAND ROADKANSAS CITY, MO 64133
Address Service Requested
Changes happen every day. At ECH, we experiencechange constantly, kids coming and going…changes instate support and placement of kids.
Due to the needs of the children in our care, ECHhas had to make some recent changes. We hadto convert our Open Units to Safe Intensive Units.Now, instead of having two Safe Intensive Unitson campus, we will have four.
This change was necessary for many reasons.One, the children that are coming into caretoday need more help, restrictions and therapythan our Open Units provided. Therefore, weneeded to expand our level of care to help
these young people. Secondly, the reimbursement ratefor children in our Open Units did not cover the cost ofserving these children and enrollment was down, creatinga large deficit.
The good news is the children in our Open Units havebeen able to transition into our Group Homes or into fostercare, paving the way for more children with greater needs.
While change is sometimes unsettling I am pleased andexcited that we are going to be able to continue to providehigh quality residential treatment to children and youth thatrequire our support and expertise. I firmly believe that thisis the right decision strategically, financially and ethically forthe long term well being of the children in our care and ouremployees. Finally, this transition will not result in the lossof any ECH jobs.
Michael Brennan, MSW, L.C.S.W.
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Johnny was placed at Steppingstone this summer after being in a psychiatric hospi-tal. He had significant issues with managing his feelings of anger, disappointment andfrustration to the point of destroying things and hurting others. No other agency inKansas City would accept Johnny into their program, but Steppingstone staff wantedto try to help. During his interview for placement, Johnny kept repeating that he onlywished a program would give him a chance to prove that he has found ways of man-aging his emotions so he could leave the psychiatric hospital and as a bonus beplaced in a program in the KC area so he could live close to his Mother who speaksminimal English. Johnny knew living with his family may not be the safest place forhim but he wished to at least have the opportunity to live close to them.
Since placement Johnny has progressed in many ways. He has not had anger out-bursts. His direct care staff frequently reports that he is a delight to have in the pro-gram. Staff also report that he returns from school each day with a smile on his faceand saying how much he enjoys learning. Recently he tried out and made the footballteam and has not stopped smiling about it. Staff has attended some of his games tofurther support and encourage him. Johnny is on the track to success, step by step.
On The Home Front
OUTSTANDINGSTEPPINGSTONE RESIDENTS
There are many opportunities to help the young people of Steppingstone.
ADOPT AN APARTMENTMany of the young people of Steppingstone are living in or getting ready to moveinto an apartment. Gather a group of people to adopt the apartment. Some of theduties included in adopting an apartment is painting, cleaning and getting every-thing set up for the new resident.
THROW AN APARTMENT SHOWERYoung people at Steppingstone are in need of many things when they move intoan apartment. You can host an Apartment Shower for one youngster. Gatheritems like dishes, towels and sheets, among other things needed to outfit anapartment. The young people will appreciate your efforts.
SPONSOR STEPPINGSTONEHost a get together to support Steppingstone. Invite your friends and neighborsand promote the work that Steppingstone does in the Kansas City area.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOKLearn more about what Steppingstone does by liking us on Facebook and bysigning up for emails. Also visit our website regularly to get caught up on whatis going on at Steppingstone.
HOW CAN YOU HELP STEPPINGSTONE:
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For more information, contact Steppingstone at 816-356-0158 or visit our website at www.steppingstonekc.org.
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSShari Smith, PresidentDavid Viehmann, Vice PresidentPaul Flynn, TreasurerStephen R. Schroeder, Assistant TreasurerDennis B. Mertz, Corporate SecretaryOliver A. Berwin, Jr.James L. BrooksRev. C. Howell BischoffRobert H. BranomGerhard K. GlasslAlan HautlyRon HailGail SaxtonLucille SmithAnnie L. Williams
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFMichael P. Brennan, Executive Director
Sharon L. Veit, St. Louis Operations Director
Duane L. Lewis, Kansas City Steppingstone Director
Sharon Fenoglio, CFRE, Development Director
Netta Kowalski, Controller
Betty Markowski, Business Operations Director
ECH Every Child’s HopeSt. Louis (314) 427-3755 www.everychildshope.org
8240 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63114
Kansas City (816) 356-0187 www.steppingstonekc.org
5100 Noland Road, Kansas City, MO 64133
ECH Every Child’s Hope is a private not-for-profit childcareagency, voluntarily affiliated with the Council for Healthand Human Services Ministries related to the UnitedChurch of Christ. ECH Every Child’s Hope adheres toFederal and State laws which prohibit discrimination in the delivery of services on the basis of race, color, nationalorigin, age, sex, handicap/disability or religious belief.
Certified by: The Council on Accreditation
Member of: Missouri Coalition of Children’s Agencies,
Child Welfare League of America (MCCA)
Approved by: Charities Committee,
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan,
St. Louis, MO Better Business Bureau
Founding Member of: The Missouri Alliance for
Children and Families
ECH EVERY CHILD’S HOPE IS NOT A UNITED WAY AGENCY.
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Memorials & Tributes
{IN MEMORY OF}Elizabeth AckmannMs. Martha A. Ackmann
Henry S. AdamickMr. and Mrs. Mike Kelly
Robert AlbersMr. Al CarmelMs. Kathy GalibertMs. Mary HaegeleMs. Mary HowlettMr. Mike JohnsonMs. Linda MuellerMs. Karen SidesMr. Jeff Wood
Rose AlbrechtMr. and Mrs. Christian K. Albrecht
Lillian AllemannMr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Allemann
John ArnoneMrs. Audrey E. Maixner
Elmer BakerMrs. Winifred Baker
Bill BangertMrs. Kermine Thies
Gabriele BarrettMrs. Diana Kurth
Henry and Ruth BarthMs. Paulette Barth CooperMr. Joel L. Stern and Ms. Holly S. CooperDr. and Mrs. Maury SternMs. Charlesta Zekert
Wilbur BeckemeierMrs. Clarice Beckemeier
Raymond BeiterMrs. Wilma Beiter
Daniel BenneMrs. Alice Benne
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert BestMr. and Mrs. David P. Edmonds
Lawrence and Anita BockDr. Linda Bock
Susan Boemer SullivanMr. and Mrs. Allen Boemer
Floyd H. BoemlerMrs. Loretta Boemler
Laura May BoemlerMrs. Betty EldridgeMrs. Ruth E. Hart
Edward C. BollMr. and Mrs. David E. Boll
Marjorie BorgmannKappa Phi SororityMiss Ellamay J. Rall
Benard J. BrandonMrs. Jane Bodine
Delia BredehoeftMrs. Esther Sunderland
John BruggerMrs. Ruth K. Brugger
Herman BuddemeyerMrs. Ruth Buddemeyer
Elmer BuschMrs. Dollie K. Busch
Marcella BuschmeyerMr. Daniel L. Buschmeyer
Jack CarolloMr. and Mrs. Vernon Horn
Bernard and Dorothy CarterDr. and Mrs. Albert KalmarChildren, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
Leonard ChallMrs. Kermine Thies
Bob ChamberlainMrs. Velma M. Willis
Grace M. ChristianMrs. Betty Kay Christian
Harold W. ChristianMrs. Betty Kay Christian
David L. ClarkMs. Stephanie L. Clark
James W. CokerMrs. Doris Uzzell
Marion CrossMrs. Margie Payne
John DaubMrs. Marcella Daub
Henry G. and Alice V. DaudermanMr. Dan H. Dauderman
Jeffrey S. DeckerMr. and Mrs. Roger Decker
Ronald DennertMrs. Judy Dennert
Anna, William, Carl and Phillip DettleffMrs. Vera G. Goessling
Dettleff FamilyMr. and Mrs. Andrew Lehmann
Helen DeVanMr. James E. DeVan
Kathy DiekampMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey F. Hitchcock
Ralph, Donald and Dennis DierkesMs. Pauline Dierkes
Ken DillonMrs. Kermine Thies
Antoinette DiManueleMr. and Mrs. Lee Manna
Evelyn DresselMs. Joy Dressel and Mr. Bill BrinkhorstMr. Oliver D. Dressel
William R. DuckworthMrs. Viola Duckworth
Edward P. DyballMrs. Linda B. Dyball
Nancy EbleMrs. Anna M. Sylvester
James A. EdlerMr. and Mrs. Paul E. Edler
Marie EgiMrs. Diana Kurth
Milford EldridgeMrs. Betty EldridgeMr. and Mrs. Nicolaus Neumann
Normand EngelMrs. Audrey Engel
Oliver EngelMrs. Nan Steffen
Anneliese EngelmannDr. Calvin Engelmann
Elmer B. ErnstMrs. Dorothy Vallat Ernst
FamilyMr. and Mrs. Anthony GrecoMs. Koren Kerr
Benjamin J. FeatherMs. Roberta Schwinke
John FeelerMrs. Sue M. Feeler
Irma FehlMiss Shirley Fehl
Otto and Lillian FriemelMr. and Mrs. Wayne Nienhaus
Alma FunkeMr. R. B. Knight
Mr. and Mrs. John W. GillhamMrs. Nancee Miller
Ralph Gladden, Jr.Ms. Irma BagnullDr. and Mrs. Robert A. BaurMr. and Mrs. Jerry CaamanoMrs. Gladys GladdenMr. and Mrs. William R. GladdenMr. and Mrs. Richard HellerRev. and Mrs. Armin F. KlemmeMs. Elizabeth KlemmeMr. and Mrs. Gary MutertMr. and Mrs. Gene SnellenMr. and Mrs. David K. TaylorMr. and Mrs. Lee ThompsonMrs. Karen Van LooMr. and Mrs. Roland Warmann andFamily
Richard, David and Lisa GoesslingMrs. Vera G. Goessling
Opal GoodwinMr. and Mrs. Vernon Thies
Evelyn GraueMr. and Mrs. Carl Graue
Robert GrayMrs. Harriett Gray
William E. GrimmMrs. Myrtle E. Grimm
Christine GroeneMr. Allen Holtman
Glen GrossmannMrs. Kermine Thies
Janet GrunewaldMr. Peter A. Horton
Natalie HaganMrs. Vera G. Goessling
Hager and Scrivner FamiliesMrs. Gladys Scrivner
Victor and Margaret HauckMrs. Shirley Brethauer
Sally HaynesMrs. Kermine Thies
Willard HesemanMrs. Dollie K. Busch
Marie Hanks HickeyMrs. Sharon Capo
Charles HippisleyMr. and Mrs. Joseph Frank
Robert D. HittMrs. Dorothy V. Hitt
Calvert H. HoelMs. JoAnn Hoel
Elmer and Edna HolmesMr. and Mrs. Richard Holmes
Hildegarde HommesMr. and Mrs. Robert Piper
Marianne HrinMr. and Mrs. Steve Hrin
Arthur G. HusseyMr. and Mrs. Jeff Grubb
Sarah JacksonMrs. Ruth Riemann
Laura Lynn JacobsMr. and Mrs. Al EbleMrs. Anna M. Sylvester
Dick JordanMrs. Lorraine Jordan
Donna JordanMrs. Lorraine Jordan
Jeffrey Wayne JordanMrs. Lorraine Jordan
Ed JuengelMr. and Mrs. John R. Heath
Lucy KeeferMr. and Mrs. Robert H. Mayer
Aaron KeeneMr. and Mrs. Arch Johnston
Clifton W. KerrMrs. Sibyl M. Kerr
Thomas KincaidMr. and Mrs. Greg Kincaid
Rev. Paul A. KlugeMrs. Lorraine Kluge
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Development
Age of Annuitant
Annuity Rate
Annual Payment
Charitable Deduction
65 70 75 80 85 90
4.7% 5.1% 5.8% 6.8 7.8% 9.0%
$470 $510 $580 $680 $780 $900
$2,661.10 $3,469.00 $4,101.60 $4,669.30 $5,418.90 $6,135.60
MAKE A GIFT AND RECEIVE INCOMECharitable Gift Annuity A charitable gift annuity is the mostcommon life income plan. It may be funded with cash or publiclytraded securities of $5,000 or more. In addition to your initial taxdeduction, you and/or your spouse or designee receive lifetimefixed payments – a portion of which is tax-free. Your paymentrate is based on the age or ages (if a second recipient is named)of the payment recipient(s) at the time the gift is made. When thegift annuity ends, the remaining assets are placed in the ReserveFund at ECH Every Child’s Hope for perpetuity.
Benefits of a charitable gift annuity:• Lifetime fixed payments (a portion of which may be tax free)
for you and/or your designee• Charitable income tax deduction for a portion of your gift• Reduction of capital gain tax if funded with appreciated
securities• Estate tax benefits• Gift to ECH Every Child’s Hope
SAMPLE RATES BASED ON A SINGLE LIFE $10,000 CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY
Rates subject to change and set by the American Council on Gift Annuities. For a personalized example, pleasecontact Sharon Fenoglio at 314-427-3755 or [email protected]
Every Child’s Hope has been awarded a grant from the Missouri Departmentof Economic Development enabling us to offer state tax credits to eligibledonors under two different programs:
YOP: Anyone with a Missouri Tax liability making a donation of $500 ormore. Gifts of Cash and Stock are eligible. This is a new grant that we werethrilled to get. Plenty of YOP credits are currently available.
NAP: Any donor with a Missouri Tax Liability related to a business income.This includes LLCs, rental property, etc. Gifts of cash or stock of $500 ormore qualify for NAP. NAP credits are limited, so act soon!
How much is the tax credit worth? The tax credit is worth 50% of your YOPor NAP donation. For example, a donation of $500 would equal a $250 taxcredit. Plus your regular federal and state tax deductions apply for the entire$500 donation. Credits can be carried over five years.
How do I apply? Just designate your donation of $500 or more when youmail it in as a YOP or NAP contribution.
Questions? Contact Sharon Fenoglio at 314-427-3755 or [email protected]
STATE OF MISSOURI INCOMETAX CREDITS AVAILABLE!
APPRECIATEDSTOCKS WIN-WIN TOHELP KIDS!Gifts of Securities The best stocks todonate are those that have increased invalue, particularly those producing a lowyield. In order to optimize tax savings, it iscritical that you transfer securities directlyto ECH Every Child’s Hope, rather than liq-uidate them and donate the proceeds.
Wire Transfer Instructions Should youdecide to transfer stock to ECH Every Child’sHope, following are wire instructions to theECH gift processing account at CharlesSchwab for your financial institution:
Account Name: ECHFor Credit to Account #: 2222-2241DTC Clearing: 0164, Code 40ECH Tax ID: 43-0654856
Please notify Sharon Fenogliowhen to expect your gift to arrive at314-427-3755 or [email protected]
Memorials & Tributes
Ken KnoxMr. and Mrs. Steve Schroeder
Norma P. KoernerKappa Phi SororityMs. Eileen C. LoehnigThe Dean Team of Ballwin, MO
Louis and Erna KohmuellerMrs. Ruth Buddemeyer
Sharon KoppMr. and Mrs. Ben E. Schuler
Raymond H. KreienhederMr. Gary Kreienheder
Robert KroeningDr. and Mrs. Robert A. Baur
Earl KundertMr. and Mrs. Cecil L. McLard
Earl and Wilma KundertMs. Audrey Kundert
Norma P. KoernerNorma P. KoernerKappa Phi SororityMs. Eileen C. LoehnigThe Dean Team of Ballwin, MO
Louis and Erna KohmuellerMrs. Ruth Buddemeyer
Sharon KoppMr. and Mrs. Ben E. Schuler
Raymond H. KreienhederMr. Gary Kreienheder
Robert KroeningDr. and Mrs. Robert A. Baur
Earl KundertMr. and Mrs. Cecil L. McLard
Earl and Wilma KundertMs. Audrey Kundert
Fred and Elizabeth KupferMr. John R. Kupfer
Celest LaneDr. Joseph T. Lane, Back and Neck CareCenter of Webster Groves LLC
Cheryl Lynn LeberMr. and Mrs. Edward Hogan
Mary LewisMr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Gladden
Rev. Melvin LichteMrs. Alberta Lichte
Harold and Audrey LienhopMrs. Ellen J. Gonzenbach
William and Mary LinstrothMs. Mary L. Zeltmann
Norman M. LoveRuss and Elaine AngeloDr. and Mrs. Robert A. BaurMs. Anna Mae BertramMr. and Mrs. Robert BranomMs. Andrea CapraMs. Eileen J. CoxMr. and Mrs. Al CrawfordMs. Jan FishmanBill and Ann Fogerty
Mr. Paul FriemelMrs. Alice GreenwoodKorff Family – David, Barb and KathyMr. and Mrs. Dennis B. MertzWayne and Joan NienhausMs. C. Marie OrmsMr. Malcolm SweetMr. Richard H. WitteMs. Patricia A. Wolfe and FamilyMr. Kingsley O. WrightMr. and Mrs. Roger H. Zeman
Loved OnesMr. and Mrs. William BeckerMrs. Anita J. FrankeMr. and Mrs. Leo L. HaydenMrs. Juanita MuckSchweisguth/Buddo FamilyMr. Edward Stuermann
Eddie and Ruth LoweMs. Patricia A. Lawhorn
Leonard LuekenMrs. Doris Lueken
Kathryn MansfieldMr. and Mrs. Richard Pisarkiewicz
Kay MansfieldMr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Klasing
Glenn and Aileen MartensenMr. and Mrs. Dean Martensen
Arleen MartinMrs. Carol J. Ronecker
Helen MaurerMr. and Mrs. H. R. BarghusenMr. and Mrs. Daniel L. DeVanMr. and Mrs. Glenn C. DeVan
George MealeyMrs. Dorothy Vallat Ernst
Gloria and Kathleen MeyerMr. Carl V. Meyer
David MiklichMr. and Mrs. Allen Boemer
Bob and Dorothy MohrMrs. Barbara J. Mohr
Dr. John L. MorrisMr. Paul J. Morris
Edna MummMr. and Mrs. Donald Mumm
Wilbur and Esther OnnenMs. Jeanne Ortega
Parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe GlovanovitzMr. and Mrs. Arthur W. KlasingMiss Ellamay J. RallMr. and Mrs. Lloyd Riney
Parents, Sisters and BrothersMrs. Gladys Scrivner
Jewell ParrMr. Thomas Parr
Bertha PetersenMs. Kathleen L. Hardesty
Robert PhelpsMs. Marjorie V. Phelps
Katherine Louise PieberMs. K. A. Pieber
Bob PorzeltMr. Steven L. Porzelt
Mike PorzeltNancy Barrett, Beautiful Rooms LLCMr. and Mrs. Mark R. CyliaxMiss Debbie K. FortmanMr. Steven L. Porzelt
David PotterMrs. Marylin Potter
John PowellMrs. Juanita Powell
Wilbur and Melba PriceMs. Marcella J. Smith
Louise RadloffMrs. Mary Ann Grady
Laverne RanftMr. and Mrs. Lester Krenning
June RenfroMr. and Mrs. Glenn E. CordesMr. John Thies, Jr.
George E. RiemannMrs. Ruth Riemann
Ida RomeiserMr. Daniel L. Buschmeyer
Ray Ronecker, Jr.Mrs. Carol J. Ronecker
Carl A. RoseMrs. Marlene Rose
Evelyn RuffMr. and Mrs. James R. Green
Joshua Scott RumleySt. Peter's UCC Friendship Guild,Billings, MO
Ellie SandstedtMr. and Mrs. Robert H. Mayer
William and Elizabeth SankerMr. and Mrs. Robert Sanker
Sara, Noah, Natalie, Jewel and GemMs. Rebecca Wald-Dickler
Aurora C. SassRev. and Mrs. William J. Sass
Alex SchemmerMr. Frederick Schemmer
Mary Jane SchemmerMr. Frederick Schemmer Family
Paul SchemmerMr. Frederick Schemmer
Jan ScheweMr. Stanley Schewe
Carl L. SchmidtMrs. Ruth E. Schmidt
Ralph W. SchmittMr. and Mrs. Gary KarcherMrs. Eleanor Schmitt
Carl C. SchneiderMrs. Joanne Schneider
Randy SchoeneMrs. Marjorie Schoene
Agnes SchwabMrs. Jackie Giordano
Gene SchwabMs. Debbie Alexander
Mildred SchwagmeyerMs. Georgian C. BelkerMr. and Mrs. John BrukettaMrs. Jeanne CrewsMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. DavisLadies Aid, ECHMr. and Mrs. Rick PhillipsDr. and Mrs. Percival P. Tiongson
Garner ScottMr. and Mrs. Harold Scott
Bob ScrivnerMrs. Gladys Scrivner
Lee SeidelMrs. Esther Seidel
Elmer SerbMrs. Virginia Serb
ShirleyMr. and Mrs. Kenneth Heiland
Rose SieckmannMrs. Vera G. Goessling
Charles M. SimnerMr. and Mrs. James Reed
Beulah LaVerne Smith "B"Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Cordes
Mary Margaret SproesserMr. and Mrs. David Paulton
Joann M. StengerMs. Robyn Brinks Lockwood
Gloria and Lee StephensonMiss Karen A. Stephenson
Thomas StewartMrs. Lynn Stewart
Walter and Viola StiegemeierMrs. Janet Rock
Aubrey and Alice StilesMrs. Sally Watts
Irene O. StoecklinMr. Marion Stoecklin
Jack D. StoopsMs. Judith Weston
Lois StorchMrs. Betty Gschwind
Margaret TanisMrs. Eloise S. Sturkey
Kay ThieleMr. and Mrs. John W. Thiele
Prof. and Mrs. B.F. TimmonsRev. and Mrs. Elmer Baker
Lois Edna TomsMs. Shirley Stoecker
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Memorials & Tributes
Doris and John UhlMrs. Barbara J. Mohr
Roy W. UzzellMrs. Doris Uzzell
Florence VeitMrs. Bette ClarkMs. Bobbie CockrellMr. and Mrs. Darrel KalbfleischMr. and Mrs. Tim Newcom
Cameron VennardMiss Jayne ArnoneMr. Richard Varyu
Frank VirgaMrs. Ralph Rueweler
Henry and Irene Von Der AheMrs. Shirley Ogden
Fred VortmeierMrs. Wilma Simner
Clifton V. WattsMrs. Sally Watts
Charles WehkingMrs. Ruth Wehking
F. Rna Whitnah IIAuto Club Enterprises, Santa Ana, CAMr. and Mrs. Eugene H. BendawaldCrowne Plaza StaffMr. George DammerMr. and Mrs. Jack DammerMr. and Mrs. Sean M. MaddenMr. and Mrs. James L. Seibert, Sr.
Arthur and Malthilda WillMr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Will
Ben WillisMrs. Velma M. Willis
Roland WingbermuehleMr. and Mrs. Mark Wilcutt
Rev. Herbert and HenriettaWintermeyerMr. Vernell GeitzMrs. Mary Jo Martin
Ben and Mathilda WitteMr. and Mrs. Louis Witte
Linda WocniakMs. Jennifer LloydMr. John C. Maxwell
Lloyd WolfMr. and Mrs. Charles Tauser
Louise WoodleyMr. and Mrs. George W. Paugh
Jeanette WoottenMr. John Thies, Jr.Ms. Kay Zichler
Adele E. YokelMs. Leitha A. Haffer
Mary Ellen ZellSt. Peter's UCC Friendship Guild,Billings, MO
Eugene and Ruth ZeltmannMs. Mary L. Zeltmann
{IN HONOR OF}Erica AbbettMs. Joyce Inman
Rev. Karen Aitkens’ MinistryMr. and Mrs. Don Eversmeyer
Nancy AkredMr. and Mrs. Wayne Pennington
Elmer Allemann’s BirthdayMr. and Mrs. Gregory L. Allemann
Dr. Robert A. BaurMr. Steve BaurMr. Harry Harrell
Dr. Robert A. Baur’s 75th BirthdayMr. and Mrs. E. Domenic Fenoglio
Boemer FamilyMs. Cheryl Boemer
Bob and Teddy BranomMr. Harry Harrell
Mr. Michael BrennanMr. and Mrs. Lee Manna
Denice BrownMs. Cheryl Levan
Mr. and Mrs. Darren ButterfieldDr. and Mrs. Stephen Zaat
Sarah E. DeweeseMs. Janice Mueller
Roy R. DresselMr. and Mrs. T. Dwaine Sell
ECH StaffMrs. Betty J. Tope
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Engelage’s60th Wedding AnniversaryMrs. Esther Schiermeier
Robert and Pamela Fagyal’sWedding AnniversaryViki and Eugenia Fagyal
Sharon FenoglioDr. and Mrs. Bernard B. DavisMr. Gerald L. JollyMr. Todd Oberman and Ms. LauraDavis
Fenoglio FamilyMrs. Lois Templeton
Anthony M. FieldsAnonymous
Fitzgerald FamilyMiss Carole Thompson
Don and Darlene FreberMoneta Group, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph GladdenMr. and Mrs. Douglas A. GladdenMr. and Mrs. William R. Gladden
Linda GoodielMrs. Grace H. Capstick
Paul and Jean GreenlawMr. James B. Greenlaw
Harry Harrell’s RetirementDr. and Mrs. Robert A. BaurMr. and Mrs. Robert BranomMr. and Mrs. E. Domenic FenoglioMrs. Kermine Thies
Casper and Jan Heichelbeck’s 50thWedding AnniversaryMs. Tamie L. Heichelbeck
Rev. Thomas S. HigginsMr. and Mrs. Edward Graves
Irene Hill’s 87th BirthdayRev. and Mrs. Gordon Epps
Debbie KellyMrs. Susan Schindel
Cheryl, Matt and Tim KettemanSorrento Springs PTO, Manchester, MO
Kirstin, Nick, Ben and TaylorMr. and Mrs. Robert Sandstedt
Mr. and Mrs. John W. KnokeMr. and Mrs. Robert A. Knoke
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. KnokeMr. and Mrs. Robert C. Knoke
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. KnokeMr. and Mrs. Robert A. Knoke
Clifford LaneDr. Joseph T. Lane
Rev. Sharon MaddoxMrs. Judith L. Dennert
Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. MayMrs. Joan Althaus
Rev. Polly J. McWilliamsMrs. Cheryl Howard
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis B. MertzMr. Harry Harrell
JP Mignerone, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert A. Meyer
Rev. Laura Mignerone’s Ordination in UCCMr. and Mrs. Wilbert A. Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Merrick MohlerMr. and Mrs. Nill G. Mohler
Mr. and Mrs. Nill G. MohlerMr. and Mrs. Merrick Mohler
Norman and Norma Muck’sBirthdaysMrs. Juanita Muck
Louis E. NollauMr. Mike Sachs
Wayne and Karen PenningtonMs. Nancy Akred
Conrad Philipp's 80th birthdayMrs. Kermine Thies
Ruby PoindexterDr. and Mrs. Robert A. BaurMr. and Mrs. Milton ReinertMr. and Mrs. Owen E. Reinert
Owen and Aline ReinertMr. and Mrs. Milton Reinert
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sandstedt’sAnniversaryMr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Beckerle
Eleanor Schmitt’s BirthdayMr. and Mrs. Wilbert Karcher
Carl and Joanne SchneiderMr. and Mrs. Brad Beck
Gloria SchwenckMs. Stacey Plate
Virginia SerbMr. and Mrs. H. Richard Hantak
Shari L. SmithDr. and Mrs. Robert Scheible
Southwood UCCMrs. Betty J. White
Rev. Shane Spangler and dedicatedmembers of Bethany UCCMr. and Mrs. Kenneth Spencer
Staff at Parkway UCCMrs. Cindy Boddy
Della SteelmanMiss Rowena Helmer
The Early Childhood SpecialEducation Staff Of Kirkwood EC CenterMrs. Kathy Ury
George Thomas’ 100th BirthdayMr. and Mrs. Merrick Mohler
Erin VeryMr. and Mrs. Andrew Marks
Ed Viehmann FamilyMr. and Mrs. John S. Shales
Edward Viehmann’s BirthdayMr. and Mrs. James Milam
Edward and Janet Viehmann’sWedding AnniversaryMr. and Mrs. James Milam
Betty WahlMs. Madaleaze Cramer
Alan Wedemeyer, Sr.Mr. Alan Wedemeyer
Sam Williams’ 21st BirthdayMr. and Mrs. Edward Williams
Paul and Louise WobusMrs. Kathy Saylor
United Church of the GoodShepherd Women's Fellowship, Kansas City, KSGood Shepherd UCC SaturdayWomen’s Ministry, Kansas City, KS
Jean Wootten’s 100th BirthdayMrs. Jean Vortmeier
Zion UCC Children and Teens, Troy, MOZion UCC Sunday School
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CASHAetna Foundation, Inc.Allen Foods, Inc.Alliant Techsystems, Inc.Alro Heating & CoolingAmerican Legion Auxiliary Tenth DistrictAmeristar Casino Resort SpaAuto Club EnterprisesBank of AmericaBank of America Charitable Foundation,Inc.Bank of America Merrill Lynch / Bank ofAmerica, N.A.Bank of BloomsdaleBartoskewitz Farm FoundationBeautiful Rooms, LLCBrown Shoe Company, Inc.Cardinals CareCollier's Funeral HomeComponent Bar Products, Inc.Copying ConceptsDollar General Literacy FoundationDrury Inns, Inc.DST Systems, Inc.Emerson Tool CompanyEmployees Community Fund of BoeingSt. LouisFederal-MogulFischer-Bauer-Knirps FoundationFleet Reserve AssociationFrank A. and Alpha H. Ruf Fund forEvangelical Children's HomeFredman Bros. Furniture Co., Inc.Fredricksburg Cemetery AssociationGalaxy Maintenance, Inc.Gluttons ClubHauck Charitable FoundationHautly Cheese Company, Inc.HealthLink, Inc.Heidtman Steel Products Inc.Herman T. & Phenie R. Pott FoundationHinnah FarmsHoudinis BarInternational Brotherhood ElectricalWorkersJ.U.G.S., Inc.John S. Swift Company, Inc.Kappa Phi SororityKerber, Eck & Braeckel LLPKimaterials, Inc.Ladies Aid, ECHLen's Auto Repair, Inc.Liberty MutualLimited Leasing CompanyLockridge Cleaning Co.Loyal Evangelical Church Women'sFellowshipMillsap & Singer, LLCMissouri Arts CouncilMissouri Housing DevelopmentCommissionMissouri State Employees CharitableCampaignMolitor & Biller CPA'SMoneta Group, Inc.Monsanto Matching Gift CenterMutual of America
N.A. Buffen Co., Inc.Peters PaintingPower Up Electrical Contractors LLCPulaski BankPyrene Fire Protection Co. IncRaytown Post OfficericAnello creative consortium, lcRoman, Butler, Fullerton & Co.Schroeder & Associates, PCSchwartz & Associates CreativeSecurity Traders Association of St. LouisShaughnessy Kniep/HaweSt. Louis Christmas Carols AssociationSt. Matthew CemeterySt. Peter's CemeteryStifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc.STL Tower Maps/Orphans FundStrategic Technology GroupSunnen FoundationSutter Plumbing Company, Inc.TelecomPioneersThe Deaconess FoundationThe Dean Team of BallwinThe Henkel CompanyTravis & Nolen Oral & MaxilloFacialSurgery PCVinson Mortgage GroupWal-Mart FoundationWamhoff Financial Planning &AccountingWholesale Telecom Inc.Winkelmann Sons Drug Company
INKINDAll About Love & CareAllen Foods, Inc.American GirlAmerican Image Salon & SpaAmerican Legion 10th DistrictAmerican Legion Auxiliary Tenth DistrictAmerican Legion Thoman Boothe Post338Ameristar Casino Resort SpaAre We There Yet?, LLCAT&T PioneersBank of AmericaBank of BloomsdaleBlanche M. Touhill Performing ArtsCenterBoeing CompanyBranneky and SonsBuild-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.C J Muggs RestaurantCallaway Golf ProductsCannoli'sCanvas On DemandCharter BusinessCommunity State Bank - Bowling Green& Troy MOCopying ConceptsCraft RestaurantsCrane Capital GroupCreve Coeur Camera & VideoDick's Sporting GoodsDrury Inns, Inc.EmersonExperience on Demand
Extra Virgin - an Olive OvationFederal-MogulFleet Reserve AssociationFortel's Pizza DenFunny Bone Comedy ClubGirl Scout Troop 1120Girl Scout Troop 1785Girls Scout Troops 4150 & 378Gluttons ClubGreater St. Louis Knitters’ GuildHodak's Restaurant and BarIndigo Massage & WellnessInfinity Laser Hair RemovalJ.U.G.S., Inc.Kansas City RoyalsKappa Phi SororityKennelwood Pet ResortsKimaterials, Inc.Kurt Warner First Things FirstFoundationLadies Aid, ECHLafayette Area Optimist ClubLockridge Cleaning Co.Magic HouseMonsanto Matching Gift CenterMorgenthaler'sN.A. Buffen Co., Inc.Panera Bread, LLCParkview GardensPasta House CompanyPi PizzariaPRP Wine International, Inc.Raging Rivers WaterParkRaytown Post OfficeRenaissance Plastic SurgerySaint Louis Symphony OrchestraSaks Fifth Avenue Salon and SpaSchlafly BeerSchroeder & Associates, PCSilver Dollar CitySix Flags St. LouisSouth County Senior Law & EstatePlanning CenterSouthwest AirlinesSt. Louis BluesSt. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Christmas Carols AssociationSt. Louis Rams - CommunityOutreach/DonationsStan the Man, Inc.Steak 'n ShakeStifel, Nicolaus & Company Inc.Sweet TraditionsThe Corner George Inn Bed & BreakfastThe Hairy ElephantThe Melting Pot RestaurantThe Pageant in the LoopThe Saint Louis ZooThies Farm and GreenhousesValvoline Instant Oil ChangeViviano's MarketWamhoff Financial Planning &AccountingWest Community Credit UnionWinkelmann Sons Drug CompanyWoodard Cleaning & RestorationServices
Corporation Foundation Giving
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation hasgenerously contributed $1,500 to the ECHSchool's Read 180 program. This fundingfrom the Dollar General Literacy Foundationwill expand the school's.Current Read 180 programto include the Read 180REAL JOBS library.
The ECH School pairs educa-tion and therapy interventionsto help each student attainemotional well-being andacademic success. The stu-dents in the school strugglewith academic and behavioralissues that prevent success intraditional classrooms andput them at risk of droppingout of high school. For many,the ECH School is their lastchance for success.
Read 180 program improvesreading achievement of strug-gling readers. Each studentreceives individualized instruc-tion and is able to improve at hisor her own speed, which eliminates the feeling offalling behind the class. As students increase inskill, they read increasingly more difficult textuntil they read at the appropriate grade level andare able to understand what they read.
The Read 180 REAL JOBS library from Scholasticwill help students at the ECH School improve theirreading while helping them plan for the future byreadying them for college and careers. The libraryincludes 90 books that discuss 21 jobs, give abehind the scenes look at different occupationsand profile successful people with interestingjobs. These resources will help our studentslearn to be successful while increasing theirreading skills.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s YouthLiteracy grants are awarded to assist withimplementing new or expanding existing youthliteracy programs. In August, the Dollar GeneralLiteracy Foundation awarded grants totaling
more than $2 million to 564 non-profit organiza-tions, community groups, schools and librariesthroughout the United States. It is estimated thatapproximately 315,000 youth will be served asa result of these grants.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the DollarGeneral Foundation for help our students at theECH School improve their reading and givingthem hope for the future.
If you know of a foundation or company that offersgrants, contact Matthew Barker in the DevelopmentOffice at (314) 427-3755.
DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATIONSUPPORTS THE ECH SCHOOL
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Foundation Spotlight
Gift Certificates• Clothing Stores • Restaurants• Grocery Stores • Online Retailers
For Kids in Care• Clothing for all ages • Body Sprays, Cologne• Coats and Jackets • Hair Accessories• Cosmetics • Lotions• Jewelry • School Supplies
Toys & Games• Balls • Board Games• Doll Houses • Card Games• Dolls • Puzzles• Action Figures • Toy Cars• Stuffed Animals • Art / Craft Supplies
Electronics• Video Games • Music and Movies• CD Players • Alarm Clock• MP3 Players • Desk Lamps• Flash Drives • Surge Protectors
For more than 25 years, Kermine Thies has volunteered atECH, and during that time she has had a profound impacton the agency and our children and youth.
Kermine was first introduced to ECH by a friend fromchurch that extended an invitation to an ECH Ladies Aidmeeting, an invitation she kindly accepted. Since that veryfirst meeting, Kermine has never looked back, becoming anactive volunteer at events, on planning committees, andserving our youth. In 1987, Kermine helped plan ECH'sinaugural dinner and auction gala, and she has served onthe dinner committee ever since, helping plan each year's Gala.Next April, we will host our 26th “Extend a Caring Hand” Dinnerand Auction, and we are glad to see Kermine return again thisyear. When asked which gala was her favorite, she promptlyreplied the 2006 Grand Slam Gala; she's an avid Cardinals Fan.
Every September, you'll find Kermine onthe course at our Annual Golf Classic.Whether she's passing out snacks andbeverages or witnessing a hole-in-oneas a hole watcher, she quickly volun-teers to do anything and everything shecan to make the event a success.
We are fortunate to have volunteers likeKermine give so much for so many years,
and are grateful for Kermine's more than25-years of service and look forward to the many years to come.
For volunteer opportunities, contact the DevelopmentOffice at (314) 427-3755.
WISH LISTSElectronics (cont.)• Assorted Batteries • Video game systems (Playstation, Xbox, Wii)
Household Items• Blankets • Silverware• Pillows • Glasses• Mattresses • Dishes• Cleaning Supplies • Cooking Utensils• Hangers • Bath Linens • Laundry Bags • Plastic Storage Bins• Rugs • Furniture• Sheets (full or extra-long twin)
Baby Items• Diapers and Wipes • Baby Toys• Baby Clothes • Bottles• Child Safety items (i.e. Outlet covers)
Please send your donation to the DevelopmentOffice. For more details, contact us at (314) 427-3755or visit us as www.everychildshope.org.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: KERMINE THIES
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Steppingstone helps teen mothers find their way inthe community. One young lady, Cathy, has been inthe program for over a year and is now in one of ourapartments. Cathy is pregnant and due very soon.Throughout her pregnancy, Cathy has dealt withmany issues, including chronic morning sickness.But that hasn’t stopped her from working towardsher goals. She continues to follow the advice andsupport from the Steppingstone staff, frequentlyasking her Care Manager to accompany her to herdoctor's appointments for support. She is alsoworking towards her dental hygienist certificate.Cathy is well liked by her instructors and the officestaff where she is doing her practicum. With Cathy,Steppingstone’s main objectives is providing a safeplace for her to live and prepare for the birth of herbaby while still focusing learning how to take care ofherself and be in a position to also care for her baby.
Staff recently mailed letters to Eugene whois in basic training. Eugene received thoseletters and has written back sharing withus his basic training experiences thus far.Eugene had been at Steppingstone for 1 ½years. He graduated from high school thispast May and left for the Army in August.Some of the staff attended his “swearing inceremony.”
EUGENE’S LETTER TO STAFF:
LETTERSIN THE MAIL
I received a letter from Eugene today. He says thatbasic training is not as hard as people have made itout to be because he is in shape. He says he isdoing 200 – 300 pushups a day and that he hasrepelled down a tower. He said the repel hurt a lotbut that it was worth it. He says that he is losingtrack of time while at basic. He has asked howeveryone in the office is doing and how all the staffat both houses are doing.
2nd letter- I received another letter from Eugenetoday. He informed that he got our letters and thathe was glad to hear from everyone. He said that itreally helped. He informed that he took his firstphysical training test on 9/5 and that he passed. Hesaid that he did 81 pushups (64 correctly), 100 situps (71 correctly) and that he ran 2 miles in 13 min-utes and 50 seconds. He says that he will have totake another test to move into phase 2 of his train-ing. He also said that on 8/30 he survived the gaschamber. However, he said that he couldn’t breatheor see and felt as though his skin was on fire. Hesaid it was very terrifying. He asked that I tell every-one that he is okay and doing well. He asked that Itell Mr. Richard that he will start basic rifle marks-manship on 9/6. He informed that he will getChristmas leave for 2 weeks and that he should bein town for his birthday.
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