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TEPHEN CENTER
Stephen Center partners with the community, families and individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction and poverty.
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INCE 1984, STEPHEN CENTER serves homeless and low-income individuals in Omaha. Founders Sharon and Dick McNeil’s goal was simple: provide food, shelter and safety to those in need. They bought an old bar in south Omaha, laid mattresses on the floor, and found resources for meals. Since then, Stephen Center has expanded its mission and services to serve over 1,400 men, women and children annually through three CARF-accredited programs:
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Monetary Donations help the Stephen Center serve over 250 people on our campus daily, providing basic needs like food, shelter and clothing, as well as life-changing counseling and case management. Donations can be made in several ways: • Online at www.stephencenter.org
• Mail check or money order to: Stephen Center ATTN: Chief Development Officer 2723 Q St. Omaha, NE 68107.
The Pettigrew Emergency Shelterprovides shelter, meals and clothing for homeless men, women and children. The shelter has beds for 32 men and 32 women, as well as up to five family units. Shelter clients meet regularly with a Stephen Center case manager to develop and implement a plan to emerge from homelessness and regain independence and stability. In 2019, the average shelter stay was 33 days with 86% exiting to permanent/positive housing destinations.
• Phone (402) 715-5442 to give by credit card. In-Kind Donations, such as food, gently used clothing, household items and toiletries are needed to serve individuals on our campus, and assist them with setting up house when they move out. Visit www.stephencenter.org for up-to-date needs list, donation dock hours, and information on hosting a donation drive within your company, school or church. Pick-ups of large items can be arranged by calling (402) 715-5478.
The HERO Program (Health, Empowerment, Responsibility, and Opportunity) is a CARF-accredited, 64-bed state licensed substance abuse treatment program assisting those who have made a commitment to overcome the life-destroying effects of drugs, alcohol and co-occurring mental illness. The facility combines lowincome housing and substance abuse treatment focusing on homeless and low-income individuals. In addition to inpatient services, HERO provides substance abuse evaluations, and intensive outpatient treatment services. In 2019, 291 (38%) people graduated from the program.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Stephen Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups, including:
• Kitchen Assistant • Overnight Host • Shelter Office Support • Donation Sorter • Cleaning and organizing opportunities
Stephen Center’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Apartments provide housing and voluntary access to supportive services for people moving from homelessness to independent, supportive living. Tenants live in a stable environment, increase life skills and income, and gain control over decisions that impact personal and familial needs. There are 61 PSH units for rent to those who meet income and disability qualifications. In 2019, the average length of stay was 2.5 years with 93% exiting to permanent/positive housing destinations.
Job descriptions are available at www.stephencenter.org. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (402) 715-5445 for more information.
STEPHEN CENTER 2723 Q St. • Omaha, NE 68107 Phone (402) 715-5442 www.stephencenter.org Executive Director: Michael Wehling Board President: Jude Knipper Guild President: Karla Skradski To volunteer contact: Beth Robbins Ellis, Volunteer Coordinator • (402) 715-5445
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WISH LIST: • Bath towels
• Personal hygiene products
• Twin sheet sets
• Toilet paper
• Undergarments (all sizes)
• Paper towels
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