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Winter 2012 - Stephen Center
Our Mission Stephen Center partners with the community, families and individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction and poverty. More Than A Homeless Shelter From Life on the Streets… Phone: 402.731.0238 Fax: 402.731.0838 Chief Executive Officer Del Bomberger Development Director Cindy Oelke Volunteer Coordinator Holly Kaffenberger Emergency Shelter Day Manager Maggie Nocita Emergency Shelter Operations Manager Christine Jaynes Contreras HERO Program Director Christine Salvatore Thrift Store Manager Lisa Erickson Find us on FACEBOOK O On September 29, 2005 I came to Nebraska from Florida. I had lost my job and had relatives in Omaha so I came to stay with them. I was here for about six months and they threw me out because of my drinking. I eventually found myself homeless on the streets. Off and on, for the next four years I lived on the streets drinking and getting beaten up. I was sleeping in cars, on porches and sometimes in abandoned houses and garages. I would go without food sometimes for three or four days. I was homeless during some of the worst winters in Nebraska history. I would warm myself up in fast food restaurants. People would give me blankets, gloves, food or even cash. I was walking down the street and I fell one day. I woke up in the hospital emergency room and I had no idea how I got there. When the hospital was ready to discharge me, they told me I had to go to a shelter. I was familiar with the Stephen Center because I had a friend who was staying there. I had visited him and brought him cigarettes. He told me how happy he was to be staying there. So I asked the police to take me there. Winter 2012 It was November of 2010 and I was very thin, weak and could hardly walk. I had severe frostbite and had lost the feeling in my feet and legs. One of the reasons I wanted to go to the Stephen Center was because it is a dry shelter. I wanted to quit drinking; it wasn’t easy for me. All of the staff members were very kind to me, especially Maggie. I got all of the help I needed – food, clothes and most importantly, I got clean! I have been clean and sober for a year and a half now. I have my own apartment and attend classes at Community Alliance. I have recently been approved for disability. I am even a volunteer for the Stephen Center now! I help sort donations, answer the front door, and clean the pantry. Without the Stephen Center I would not have lived another year. Without the Stephen Center I would not have lived another year. I’m thankful for all of the good things that are happening to me; and I’m especially thankful for the Stephen Center. CEO of Stephen Center Sense and Sensibility “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” -Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2) Beware of what you wish for. It is not difficult to imagine that a homeless person lying in bed at night, perhaps saying their nightly prayers or just recounting the day, might wish that when they awoke the next day – they would no longer be “homeless”. The governmental agency that is Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently made this dream come true for some people, and they maybe didn’t even realize it right away. Through at least a couple of administrations, HUD has set its sights on “ending homelessness” - apparently one way or the other. HUD spends approximately two million dollars in the greater Omaha area each year. These funds are awarded via the annual SuperNofa competition. Little to no funding is available to the local emergency shelters that have become the poor stepchildren in this competition. The emphasis has turned to preventing homelessness at the expense of those who already are. When Transitional Living was seen as the “best practice” for ending homelessness, funding was focused on building T/L units. Funding was provided to operate the programs, as well as the “supportive services” that were understood to be necessary for the program’s success. A few years ago, HUD stated that they had reassessed and since they were really a “housing” agency, funding of supportive services was no longer their priority. This resulted in the defunding of about $700,000 in local services to the homeless. Agencies that had been operating these formerly desirable programs were left to fend for themselves or rely on local funding to continue these efforts. We have seen cutbacks from most of the programs that were providing services to those in the shelter as a result. In the march to “ending homelessness” it has been determined that the next “solution” to the challenge is Permanent Supportive Housing. What were formerly called Emergency Shelter Grants are now renamed Emergency Solution Grants. As you can see by this change, Emergency Shelter is downplayed in favor of “housing” which by definition “shelter” is not-though those of us operating emergency shelters would “beg to differ”. Surprisingly “supportive services” is again recognized as an important component of housing. Let’s return to the fortunate individual or family who was homeless when they went to sleep last night, only to awaken to the bright new day in which they are no longer “homeless”. What has changed for them? Are their troubles over? No, actually they are less fortunate today than one might have thought. Now that they are not homeless they can’t continue to access the medical services they qualified for because of their “homelessness” status and which they clearly need. So what has changed? Well HUD has ended homelessness with the stroke of a pen for many. When homeless people 2 STEPHEN CENTER, OMAHA, NEBRASKA are counted in our community and across the nation, there will be fewer of them. Progress can be declared, statistics will look much better. Fewer people will be “homeless”. The question remains, what of that man, woman or child who was homeless one day and not the next. Have their issues, of poverty, addiction, joblessness, mental health, family, been resolved? The Stephen Center mission has for several years recognized that we were founded not only in recognition of a person’s housing status, but with a basic human desire to actually help our fellow men, women and children overcome issues and barriers that are standing in the way of success. Government agencies may change their focus, statisticians are free to work their “magic/voodoo”, but Stephen Center will still be in South Omaha, caring for the poor, the addicted and those who need a roof over their head, regardless of how they are categorized. Ask the men, women and children who live in our emergency shelter if they feel homeless and you might get a more accurate definition of homelessness, one that would take into account “community”. Stephen Center is home to those who have no other. As always we will work with any agency, organization or individual to better the lives of those we serve. We will build Permanent Supportive Housing just as we built Transitional Living units when they were thought to be the answer — and they have been for some. What we won’t do is to pretend that the homeless, addicted and poor are going to cease to exist because of any definition or government program. Most of those who support the mission of Stephen Center are well aware of scripture and the many references to the poor within. One such reference is found in Mark. “You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But you will not always have me.” Some actually take this to mean that since the poor are a given – we should not assist them – clearly this is not the interpretation of Stephen Center staff, volunteers and donors. Headline Ours is a big tent, we welcome the support of those of all faiths, those who are driven primarily by a sense of social justice, and those who have “been there” and feel an obligation to “give back”. Our mutual sensibilities demand action. Please view the 2011 statistics in this issue, despite all the efforts to prevent homelessness, we still had a mighty job to do, and we did it well. Please note that we served more women and children than men-so much for stereotypes. If you read or hear that homelessness is declining, pay close attention to how the statistics are presented. Then think of the work we are doing and the demand for services we are experiencing. Think of all the food that goes out our front door from the free shelf, picked up gratefully by those for whom times are getting tougher. Think about those we turn away because we don’t have room, either in the shelter or our treatment program. 2012 is going to be a momentous year at Stephen Center. Stay-tuned for what Paul Harvey famously remarked to be “the rest of the story”. HOPE • HELP • HEROES 3 Memorials & Honorariums October 2011 through December 2011 Harry Carbullido Sr. Carmen Carbullido & Family Earl Carlyle John Krim You can memorialize a loved Louis Cavalieri Jr. & Sr. one or pay tribute to someone Rosemary Cavalieri special in your life while Ellen Gloria Cerra helping those in need in our Mary Beth & Phil Cerra community. When you make Joseph & Frances a Memorial or Honor Gift, Chadnick Stephen Center will send an Frank & Dorothy Mixan acknowledgement card to Carl & Julia Cheloha the family or honoree. Gifts Carl Cheloha are also recognized in this Kevin Cholik newsletter. You may use the Rob Haddock enclosed envelope to send Clara Cieslik your gift. John L. Cieslik Pat Cloutier In Loving Memory of: Thomas & Kathleen Wells Corell Family All Souls Roscoe Corell Thomas Mendicino Sr Edward Coufal George & Rose Allen McNeil & Company Kevin & Ann Amick Builders Mr. & Mrs. F.W. Amick Gary Crenklaw Kevin & Ann Amick Lee & Phyllis Fideline Bob Andahl Robert Curran Family Pat & Mark Andahl Frances & Timothy Curran Virginia Arkfeld John Dacey John Arkfeld Jerry & Sylvia Kaiman Eldor Baden Jean Dennis Lynn & Nancy Meyer Dorothy Rasgorshek Joan Bader Dostal Family Beverly & David Lundberg Ken & Leona Dostal William & Rose Bagley Fr. Ken Downing John & Pat Mordeson Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Bernard Barrett Croker L.E. & D.A. Barrett Jack Duffy Vidal & Edwarda Joyce Duffy Barrientos Anne T. Dunlevy Dolores & Abelardo Edward & Maureen Hernandez Fleming Zigmas L. Benkis Mr. & Mrs. Louis Dutch Helen Benkis Joe & Judy Latoza Lyla Bevins Loretto Eberl Pat Rezac Phyllis E. Kemp Henry Bezy Bob & Mike Everett Mary Bezy Kathleen Everett Louis L. Biga Douglas Ficke Patricia Biga Patricia Ficke Fred Bolte Richard & Patricia Ficke Joseph & Luetta Stuczynski Rosalie E. Fleming Jack & Sheila Brownrigg Edward & Maureen Jan Brannen Michael Fleming Dennis Buckley Joe & Velma Fraas Cathy Buckley Sandy S. Harrison Doris Lewis Burgess Rose Freeman Louis & Rose Clyde Virginia Draus Dale & Kathryn Munson 4 STEPHEN CENTER, OMAHA, NEBRASKA Donald M. Fucinaro Mary Fucinaro Waneita Grandgenett Lynda & Rich Grandgenett Lillian Grimm (Aunt Dids) Hannah McNeil Dr Jason Vogt Jack Greene Ellen Greene Mary Louise Griswa James & Laurie Griswa Jean Haggerty JoAnn Strong Ruth Hammel Don Hammel Eloise Hanson Hariet Johnson Edward F. Harrington Richard Harrington Jim Heavey Helen Thompson Gene Helget Margaret Helget Robert D. Humlicek Joseph & Patricia Gehringer Bob Ingalls M. Isabelle Ingalls David Ivey Karen & Chuck Stoner Leslie Irvine Elsie Irvine Jess & Drew Joe & Dorothy Cherek Hariet Johnson Theresa Meyers Joseph Kessler Rita Kessler Jeff Kirkpatrick James & Mary Kirkpatrick Leona Klancky Irvin Klancky Ron Kohles Phil & Carol Wegner Joseph Kuhse Louise Kuhse Bernard Kusek Mary C. Kusek Larry Kusel Richard & Norma Buschelman Con Kwapnioski Pauline Kwapnioski Ed Laughlin Patricia Laughlin Joe Lorkovic Margaret & James Jankovich Lee Luedtke Kathy Sibbernsen Jay C. McAleer Joan McAleer Mariann Pape Robert McAleer Monica Clark Kenneth McCabe Dorothy McCabe Peter C. McKenzie Mary Beth & Phil Cerra Dan McMahon Raymond & Margaret McMahon Evelyn Machacek Ed Machacek Joseph V. Manto Irene Manto Bessie Menousek Dorothy Menousek Arthur J. Menzies Tim & Susan Hartigan Lois I. Meyer Lynn & Nancy Meyer Rosalie Meyer Kathryn Lawson Beverly M. Miller John & Marilyn Rogers Dorothy Miller Richard S. Atz Phillip Minino Sally Sapikoski Edward Misiunas Helen Benkis Frances Mixan Frank & Dorothy Mixan Frank & Agnes Mixan Frank & Dorothy Mixan Bill Muff Denise & Dick Meredith Mary Muff Berta & James Munagle Stephanie Spelic Dean Palzkill Jerry Palzkill Mother Teresa E. John & Kathy Welbes Colleen Neary Margaret & James Jankovich Bettie Neumayer Phyllis Finn Bev Neumayer Phyllis Finn Helen Nolan Darlene Bart Our Parents Bob & Alvina O’Keefe Dan Parr Georgann Parr Memorials & Honorariums Leo Pfeifer Marjorie Pfeifer Robert Richter John & Roberta Mullen Joann Roenfeldt Rev. B. Berger Ed & Geneva Rohlfs Judy & Omer Trout Ed Rome Rita Rome James & Theresa Rubeck John & Theresa Bellus William Sauser Ruth G. Sauser Robert Schamp Virginia Schamp Don Schimenti Mina Schimenti Charles Schneider Cynthia Schneider Bill & Martha Schroeder Bill, Denny, Cody & Blake Schroeder Tommy Scott LaJoy Popejoy Charles Shimerdla Linda Schriner Charles & Agnes Shimerdla M/M & Chuck Shimerdla Nancy Sketch Bill & Bunnie Kizer Robert Scott Smith Lawrence & Patricia Beardsley Marlys Speckmann Joan McAleer Ken Starks Marleen & Timothy Evans Stec Family Sister Rose Stec Helen Steenson Gerald Steenson Zdenka Svoboda Dorothy Menousek Bill & Mary Thies Howard & Shirley Gillespie Ben Szymczak Judy Faust Baby Taylor Henry & Cecilia Elker Robert N. Thurmond Mary Jo Thurmond John Toohey Mary Chemelewski Edward Torczon Marie Torczon Jack & Julie Trummer Michael Trummer Villannera Family Mary Shriver Cathy Visocky Stephen Center Guild Board Josephine Wachtler Ernest Wachtler Alex & Helen Waitkus Dorothy Badura Tom Walsh Tom & Barbara Burke Al Weaver Joanne Weaver John & Ann Wisnieski Helen Wisnieski Delvina Zuerlein Don & Sybil Beller Arlene Wessel Charles J. Zyla Walter & Beverly Zyla In Honor of: William & Linda Allen for Christmas William & Susan Smith Mary Christe Wilson Ann & Ruth - Our Daughters Dale & Kathryn Munson Frank & Eleanore Barrett Steve & Cindy Barrett Dick Bell Florence Bell Harold & Geraldine Dibelka Jim Bothmer Sue Chamberlin Tom Burton William J. & Susan Parr Cena Family Sister Rose Stec Fr. Jack Cuddigan for Christmas Marilyn Kouma Mary Ann Steinauer Deacons at St. Gerald’s Church Doug & Carol Marsh Joe Dibelka Ray Dibelka Tom Dibelka Harold & Geraldine Dibelka Collin & Sharon D’Silva Amy Parks Cyndi Ferro LaJoy Popejoy Fran’s Kitchen Richard Held Fr. Tom Furlong for Christmas Duette Gothard Marilyn Kouma Mary Ann Steinauer Mary Jane Watterson Larry Gendler Dorothy Spizman Jean Habek Rossi Clothiers, Ltd. Vicky Hagen for Christmas Larry & Joyce Mruz Christine Hilbert John Hilbert Harold & Geraldine Dibelka Sister Mary Frances Hilbert Harold & Geraldine Dibelka Homeless Children Char Kutz Mike & Beth Jareske Ann & Levi Bauer Bill & Bunnie Kizer for Christmas Bill & Kathy Kizer Ed & Susie Kizer Janet P. LaHood for Christmas Jim LaHood Construction, Inc. Mike Larkin Richard S. Atz Ann Longo’s Birthday Amy Longo Loyal Customers of Graduation Supplies, Inc Graduation Supplies, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Bill Luce Catherine Hurt Fr. Pat McCaslin for Christmas Marianne Hayduk Marilyn Kouma Mary Ann Steinauer Pat & Sharon McNeil for Christmas Debra Zandt Sharon C. McNeil Hannah McNeil Dr. Jason Vogt Sharon & Dick McNeil Patricia & Donald Kemp HOPE Fr. Dennis McNeilly for Christmas Mary Ann Steinauer David Melliger for Christmas Vickie Wrobleski Jeff Miller Jack & Garnet Miller Roberta Mullen 75th Birthday Sharon C. McNeil Bob & Sue Mullin Mark & Linda Daly Cindy Oelke’s Birthday Nicole Turgeon Our Tenants, Vendors, Staff & Business Associates Marathon Management Inc. Paula Redinger for Christmas Bill Redinger Al & B.J. Royal M. Cacioppo Trust William & Sue Smith Mary Christe Wilson Fr. Jim Sullivan for Christmas Marilyn Kouma Mary Ann Steinauer Susan Swartz 10th Birthday Jeanie & Edward Wintroub The Homeless Richard & Mary Annin The Positives in Life Associated Engineering Laura Thornton Mary Thornton Mary Anne & Paul Traznadel John & Susan Pereira Jeff Vance Margaret Schlueter Villannera Family Mary Shriver Craig W. Walker for Christmas Vickie Wrobleski Mary Jane Watterson Rev. Thomas Furlong Mary Christe Wilson for Christmas William & Susan Smith Sean & Karen Wingert Marriage Scotti Thralls • HELP • HEROES 5 The Holiday Season I think I say this every year, but the Holidays are always a busy time at the Stephen Center. The holiday season really started with a flurry of turkeys arriving at the door the week before Thanksgiving. We appreciate all those turkeys and please know that our clients and guests will eat well for the rest of the year. Clients in all of our programs were served a Thanksgiving Eve feast at Bellevue Christian Church. On Thanksgiving Day, Ric and his staff and volunteers served up a meal fit for a king or queen in the HERO Program and across the alley at the shelter, Fran Held and her team made a very special meal for all the shelter guests. Archbishop George Lucas came to the shelter to help serve on Thanksgiving Day. That was just the beginning of the whirlwind of the holidays. From there we had Christmas parties, skating parties, and Olley the Trolley took our guests to the Durham Museum to see the Christmas tree display. Even the Grinch stopped by to visit the Stephen Center guests. I think his heart grew three sizes that day! Christmas weekend was filled with gifts, holiday gatherings and a very full shelter. It always feels like “home” at the Stephen Center and as always we wanted to make sure everyone was welcome and had a warm place to stay. On New Year’s Day the guests had a wonderful brunch and looked forward to a new year with hope. We want to thank everyone who did so much for the Stephen Center over the holidays and throughout the year whether you volunteered, did a drive, brought gifts and food or hosted an event. You are definitely appreciated. 6 STEPHEN CENTER, OMAHA, NEBRASKA Thank You to All our Volunteers I am writing this article as I prepare for a meeting with the overnight volunteers. As I plan the agenda and prepare for a review of our procedures I am once again reminded how much volunteers give to the Stephen Center. These volunteers in particular arrive at 10 p.m., secure the building and take care of our clients until 5 a.m. the following morning. That’s time away from their family and a good night’s rest! Some do it weekly and others a few times a month. It is a significant responsibility and I’m so grateful for their dedication. I am appreciative of all of our volunteers who keep the shelter running on a daily basis – quite literally 24/7. In order for us to be wise stewards of the dollars we need to operate, volunteers are essential. Statistics on the website “Volunteering In America” show that Nebraskans volunteer at a higher rate that other states in the U.S. In fact Nebraska is ranked in the top 5 states for volunteer service by its citizens. April 15-21 marks National Volunteer Week and gives us the opportunity to celebrate our volunteers. As I reflect on the tremendous generosity of the Stephen Center volunteers I am overwhelmed. In 2011 volunteers donated 38,190 hours of service to the homeless. Thank you! We couldn’t do it without you! - Holly Kaffenberger, Volunteer Coordinator “Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” - Erma Bombeck 2011 Statistical Highlights Total Nights of Lodging............................... 55,072 Total Meals.................................................... 146,086 Emergency Shelter Transitional Living Total Nights of Lodging............................................. 6,466 HERO Program Total Nights of Lodging..................................... 30,586 Men’s Nights....................................................... 15,941 Men served.............................................................. 542 Women’s Nights................................................... 8,139 Women served........................................................ 327 Children’s Nights................................................. 6,506 Children served....................................................... 231 Total Nights of Lodging........................................... 18,020 Number of men served.................................................. 101 Number of women served.............................................. 87 Volunteer Hours................................................ 38,190* Over 18 full-time employees *Not including Stephen Center Guild Volunteer Hours HOPE • HELP • HEROES 7 With Gratitude to Our Generous Donors Donors October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 We are extremely grateful to our generous donors...from the brand new to those who’ve been dedicated to the Stephen Center mission for many years. 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Douglas-Sarpy Chapter of Thrivent Financial Albert & Reidun Nabity Michael Nash John Naughton Ron & Amy Nebbia Craig & Brenda Nelson George & Kathy Nelson Joseph & Patricia Neuberger Billy & Jenny Nguyen Janice Niemann Brian & Jaime Nogg Walter Noordam Ronald & Louann Nordell William & Jean O’Connor Mary Kay O’Connor Terry O’Donnell Mr. Francis Ocken Cindy Oelke Hector & Toni Ogaz Robert & Alvina Okeefe • HELP • HEROES 9 With Gratitude to Our Generous Donors Beverly Olson Omaha Community Foundation Omaha Council Bluffs Roofing Contractors Assoc. Omaha Division Insurance Agency Omaha Sheetmetal Works, Inc Omaha Sports Club Richard & Leona Onken Pedro & Ila Ontiveros Delbert & Jean Ostergaard Gary Ostrander Our Lady of Lourdes School PSI Group, Inc. Dennis & Mary Ann Palma Palmer Family Foundation Gerald & Mary Palzkill Mariann Pape Bart & Amy Parks William Parr, DDS Georgann Parr William & Pamela Paschang John & Joyce Passarelli Paul Stuke & Associates Inc. 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Carole J. Rose Dana Rosenberg & Becky Forth Rossi Clothiers, Ltd. Rotary Club Of Omaha Northwest Kathryn Russell Claire & Gerald Ryan Margaret Ryan Rita Ryan Robert Rynders S & M Import Auto Patricia Sacco Saint Catherine’s Alumna Assoc. Mary & Herbert Sampson Sally & Kevin Sapikoski Ruth Sauser Daniel Schaecher Melissa Schaefer Virginia Schamp Mina Schimenti Jennifer & Kevin Schliesman Kenneth & Mary Schliesman William Schlott David & Katharine Schlotzhauer Margaret Schlueter Lucille & Roger Schmeits Dottie Schmid Anneliese Schmidt Cynthia Schneider Michael & Laurie Schneider Philip & Jeanne Schreier Stephen Schreiner Linda Schriner Bill Schroeder Elizabeth Schultz Joe & Marlene Schuster Hugh F Schwartz Susan Schwartz Jerome Scott Jr. Deborah L. Scott John & Dianne Scott Elaine Sedlacek Thomas & Beverly Sedlacek Pamela S. 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Jane Smith Mike & Lucy Smith Marjorie Sneed Vera Snide David & Leigh Snow W.E. and Betty Snowdon Cari Sommer Kelly & Gregory Sosso William & Dorothy Soukup South O Melting Pot Stephen & Stephanie Spelic Gene & Marilyn Spence Spin Linen Management Dorothy Spizman Springlake Neighborhood Assoc. Sandra K Squires St. Bernadette Church St. Columbkille Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Columbkille Church St. Frances Cabrini Sodality St. James United Methodist Women St. Leo Church St. Robert Bellarmine St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church David & Marjean Stamm Helen & Leslie Stanley Agnes & Darrell Stark Peggy Staup Gerald Steenson Lester V. Steffen Marie Stehno Mary Ann Steinauer Richard Stodola Karen & Charles Stoner Edward & Jennifer Storm Loretto Storm Paul & Robin Stoupa Ronald & Sharon Strawn JoAnn Strong Joseph Stuczynski Clifford & Hildegard Stults Style, Inc John and Mary Sullivan, Jr. Melanie & Thomas Sutko James & Alyce Svajgl John & Ruth Szarad John & Judy Szaro Sue & Edward Szawicki Frank Szurpicki WJ Talmon Gwen Teeple Therese Terchuren Terence Thacker Brenda Tharp Janet Thayer The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc Maurice & Teresa Thiele Douglas & Margaret Thomas Helen Thompson Kennard & Collene Thompson Thralls Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Mary Jo & Robert Thurmond James Timmerman Susan Toelle Marie Torczon Robert & Cathy Townsend Darlene & Tom Trawicki Trinity Lutheran Church Charles & Rosalia Triplett Judy & Omer Trout Michael Trummer Nichole Turgeon Ricardo & Ramona Turner Marion & Hazel Tylski Frank and Mary Udron Monica Umhoefer RIchard Upah Mary Ellen & George Uphoff Bernard & Carol Urkoski Don & Mary Pat Vacek Jane Vandeventer Lorraine Vashon Deborah & James Vihstadt Kathleen & Ernest Vincentini Linda Vogler Severin Johannah McNeil Vogt Ron & Rosie Volkmer Rich & Linda Vonderlage Anne Vondollen McAlister Bruce & Susan Vosburg Deb & Scott Vosika Karina & Mark Voutas Ernest Wachtler Margaret Wagner Stephen & Loretta Wallace James Waszgis Mary Jane Watterson Robert & Louise Way E. L. & Jeanne Weaver Jeffrey & Leticia Wees Rose Wegman James & Margaret Wegner Phil & Carol Wegner Steve & Terri Wegner E. John & Kathy Welbes Thomas & Kathleen Wells Gerard & Marcella Wemhoff Norbert Wenzl Arlene Wessel Kenneth & Carol Wessling David & Sharon Whitney Dale & Theresa Widhalm Stanley & Barbara Widman Jack & Jean Wiechmann Stephen & Donna Wilhelm Troy & Theresa Wilhelm William and Ruth Scott Family Foundation Gary & Cheryl Willis Ashley Willson Mary Christe Wilson Peter Wilson Terry & Susan Wilwerding Pamela Wintroub Rose Wise Helen Wisnieski Daryl & Patricia Wittstruck Julius & Adeline Woita Betty Wonderly Christi & Gary Wood Larry & Beth Wooster Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Wrich Vickie Wrobleski Jean Wulf Charlie & Lynn Wurtz Debra Zandt James Zielinski Walter & Beverly Zyla Stephen Center Thrift You can drop off your donations at 5128 S 24th Street during business hours or call us at 402-614-1017 to schedule a pick up. We Will Accept: • Clean clothing (men, women, children and infant) • Shoes/Boots(in pairs) • Jewelry • Garden tools, hand tools • Bedding,linens • Housewares, dishes, pots/pans • Small appliances (toasters, lamps, clocks, etc.) • Clean furniture • Portable stereos and TVs • Stuffed animals Give us what you would give your friend! We are Unable to Accept: • Console TVs • Hazardous waste/chemical lubricants • Plumbing fixtures/scrap building materials • Large appliances (refrigerators, dryers, etc.) • Used tires, paint, oil • Waterbeds • Furniture in need of repair • Pianos/organs • Encyclopedias • Children’s toys & Bicycles • Collapsible cribs Special Thanks A big shout out to the employees of Fat Brain Toys for spending their Thanksgiving Day sprucing up the family room on the third floor. The families staying at Stephen Center loved their new digs. Thanks to Bag ‘N Save and Smart Chicken for the donation of chicken. “Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile.” - Sir Wilfred Grennfell, Missionary HOPE • HELP • HEROES 11 Stephen Center NEWS Winter 2012 Published four times annually by Stephen Center Stephen Center Editor: Cindy Oelke [email protected] 2723 Q Street Chief Executive Officer: Del Bomberger, Jr., MNM Omaha, NE 68107 [email protected] www.StephenCenter.org Non Profit Organization US Postage PAID Permit No. 776 Omaha, NE 2723 Q Street Omaha, NE 68107 www.StephenCenter.org Please visit our website to keep up with all the latest news & needs of the Stephen Center Family SAVE THE DATE Cruise Away to the Orient March 10th, 2012 Champion’s Run Country Club Contact Dana Gonzales at [email protected] for more information or to make reservations. In this Edition... Front:From Life on the Streets... 2-3 From the Desk of Del Bomberger 4-5 Memorials and Honorariums 6 The Holiday Season 7 Thank You to All our Volunteers 2011 Statistical Highlights 8-10 Our Generous Donors 11 Stephen Center Thrift Special Thanks
