Join Us for Giving Tuesday: Transforming Lives at Stepping Stones

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to be part of something truly remarkable. We're focusing our campaign on raising funds to support the programs that empower our youth to achieve their dreams and escape the cycle of homelessness. Your contribution can be the turning point in the lives of young individuals like Addy and Jonah, who've shown immense courage and resilience in their journeys.

On his eighteenth birthday, Addy made the tough choice to leave an abusive home, opting for the unknown path of the streets. But it wasn't long before he found his way to Stepping Stones. With unwavering determination, Addy began working towards his goals: securing a permanent place to live, finding employment, maintaining contact with his siblings, and experiencing the positive opportunities he had been denied in his family environment.

In just one year, Addy has transformed from feeling hopeless and alone to being housed, employed, and actively engaged in the community. He co-founded the H.E.A.L. youth advocacy group and serves on Greater Nashua's committee to end youth homelessness. His story has been shared on WMUR news, and he's been a speaker at events like the 2023 Youth Homelessness Sleepout. Addy is currently a student in a UNH-based program, training to become a social worker with lived experience, with plans to help future generations of youth transition into self-sufficient adulthood. As the icing on the cake, he'll begin working at Stepping Stones as an assistant case manager in November 2023.

Imagine arriving in a new place, a stranger in a strange land, with no one to lean on but yourself. This was Jonah's reality when he moved to Nashua, having grown up outside of the country. But Jonah's story is one of resilience and ambition.

Six months ago, he walked through our doors at Stepping Stones as a homeless youth with big dreams and an even bigger determination. Jonah set clear goals and has been working tirelessly to escape homelessness. Today, we're thrilled to share the progress he's made.

Jonah is now working towards earning his certification in collision repair at NCC (Nashua Community College) while excelling in his studies. He's working 25 hours a week, earning a good wage, and building a stable foundation for his future. With his GED in hand and a driver's license, he's reached step two in the Step-Up program and is exploring housing options.

Jonah's sights are set high, aiming to earn certifications in auto repair and service and one day open his own collision and repair shop. His journey is a testament to the power of hard work and determination.

By contributing this Giving Tuesday, you'll be supporting individuals like Addy and Jonah on their journey to a brighter future. Join us in transforming lives and turning dreams into reality at Stepping Stones. Your generosity can make all the difference.

Giving Tuesday 2023

By Stepping Stones

Giving Tuesday 2023

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