NON-PROFITU.S. POSTAGEP A I D

ST. LOUIS, MOPERMIT NO. 20

DATABASEUPDATEWe hope you enjoy receiving the In Step Newsletter andother information regarding Steppingstone. Please cutout the form below and send it to us so we have yourcorrect mailing information. Thank you!

PLEASE PRINT

Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Adress:_______________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:__________________________________________________________________________

Email:________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:______________________________________ Fax:______________________________________

Comment:

I would like to receive information via regular mail.I would like to receive information via email.Please remove me from you mailing list.

INSTEP

FA

LL

[N

EW

SL

ET

TE

R]

20

12

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.

FA

LL

[N

EW

SL

ET

TE

R]

20

12

2

FA

LL

[N

EW

SL

ET

TE

R]

20

12

3

Executive Director’s Notes

EX

EC

UT

IVE

DIR

EC

TO

RM

ich

ael

Bre

nnan

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:

1

For more information, contact Steppingstone at 816-356-0158 or visit our website at www.steppingstonekc.org.

234

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.

Follow us on:

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

FA

LL

[N

EW

SL

ET

TE

R]

20

12

4

FA

LL

[N

EW

SL

ET

TE

R]

20

12

5

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 sfenogio@echmail.org

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 sfenoglio@echmail.org

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 sfenoglio@echmail.org

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

FA

LL

[N

EW

SL

ET

TE

R]

20

12

6

FA

LL

[N

EW

SL

ET

TE

R]

20

12

7

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

FA

LL

[N

EW

SL

ET

TE

R]

20

12

8

FA

LL

[N

EW

SL

ET

TE

R]

20

12

9

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

GTFTS

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

FA

LL

[N

EW

SL

ET

TE

R]

20

12

10

FA

LL

[N

EW

SL

ET

TE

R]

20

12

11

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.

OUTSTANDINGSTEPPINGSTONE RESIDENTS