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Volunteers Needed for Summer Celebration

On Saturday, July 31, Stopover staff and board members will be hosting a summer celebration for program participants and their families to celebrate Stopover’s 40th Anniversary. The event will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church at 33rd and Meridian from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the following jobs:

Set-up:              10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.      4 volunteers needed
Activities:          11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.      2 volunteers needed
Lunch:              11:30-1:30 p.m.                  4 volunteers needed
Activities:          12:30-3:00 p.m.                 6 volunteers needed
Tear Down:      3:00-4:00 p.m .                  4 volunteers needed

Activities include helping with a Hula Hoop Jam, organizing a cupcake walk, and  supervising a Cornhole tournament. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. Volunteers are welcome to come before their shift or stay after their shift and enjoy the entire event.

If you are able to volunteer, please contact Laura Cochran at 317-635-9301 or by e-mail at lcochran@enn.org. before Friday, July 23. Please let her know what volunteer position you are interested in, a second choice and how long you are able to volunteer.

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Friends of Stopover 40th Anniversary Celebration

Mark your calendars on Tuesday, November 16, for Stopover's Friends of Stopover 40th Anniversary Celebration. The pinnacle of the year long celebration of Stopover's 40 years of service will be held at the Rathskeller Grand Ballroom from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and will include hors d'oervres, a cash bar, our traditional silent art auction, and a new general silent auction. Tickets are $40 per person in honor of Stopover's 40th Anniversary.

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2009 Program Statistics

Throughout 2009, Stopover:

  • Responded to 466 crisis calls on our 24-hour crisis line
  • Provided crisis intervention services to 152 adolescent youth and family members through our emergency shelter, home-based counseling, and our transitional living program.
  • Had 87% of emergency shelter residents returned to live with their families.

Thank you to everyone who supported our work through financial and in-kind donations and volunteer hours. Without your help, Stopover would not be able to do what we do.

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