{"id":4818,"date":"2023-01-25T14:45:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T14:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ywcamclean.org\/?page_id=4818"},"modified":"2023-07-10T14:51:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T14:51:23","slug":"expansion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ywcamclean.org\/expansion","title":{"rendered":"Stepping Stones Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\"SteppingStones_H_W_Hor\"\n

\n\t\tTO A SAFER COMMUNITY\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tExpanding and Enhancing Access to McLean County’s Sexual Assault Crisis Center\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHISTORY\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCASE FOR SUPPORT\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRENDERINGS\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFAQ\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGIVE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

For more than 20 years, YWCA McLean County Stepping Stones has met the needs of our community by establishing strong foundations with community partners and utilizing all resources available – large and small.<\/p>\n

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With continued growth of the program, staff, and number of clients, an accessible<\/strong><\/em>, safe<\/strong> <\/em>and confidential<\/strong> <\/em>space is essential for the continuity of our services. This expansion brings increased confidentiality, program privacy, and the opportunity for all to operate in a comfortable, functional environment.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tACCESS\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

As our counselors and volunteers begin to move into new, secure program areas, our team will be able to serve an even greater number of survivors. Growth of our program coincides directly with the reimagination of our space to be a central location that is entirely dedicated to the Stepping Stones program. With equal access and the ability to grow our team to serve more of McLean County, we are taking steps to a safer community.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tSECURITY\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

When our clients arrive, we want them to rest assured that they are in a comfortable environment that is built with their safety and well-being at the forefront. YWCA’s building was not originally designed with Stepping Stones’ services in mind – there is no survivor-specific waiting room, sound-proof counseling spaces, or central facilities. In this expanded center, clients will have all of their needs met in one secure location.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tCONFIDENTIALITY\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

At Stepping Stones, our top priority is the confidentiality surrounding survivors at all times. Our program strives to maintain an environment that allows each client and their loved ones the space to share, while never having to worry about violation of their personal information or identity. Privacy and protection are key, and with the expansion of our program space we are able uphold this critical aspect of our services.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tEXPANSION HIGHLIGHTS\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

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EXCLUSIVE RECEPTION AREA<\/p>\n\t

Clients will have an exclusive reception area ensuring their safety & privacy while checking in.<\/p>\n\t

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PRIVATE RESTROOMS<\/p>\n\tRestrooms will be centrally located,
\nmeaning clients do not have to leave the
\nStepping Stones space.\n\t

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INCLUSIVE HOTLINE CENTER<\/p>\n\t

A dedicated, inclusive space for staff and volunteers assisting with the 24-hour hotline.<\/p>\n\t

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DOUBLE THE COUNSELING SPACE<\/p>\n\tWith six private counseling rooms, one group counseling room
\nand a conference room that can double as a counseling room,
\nthe expansion offers double<\/strong> the available counseling space
\nStepping Stones currently has.\n\t

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CONFIDENTIAL WAITING ROOM<\/p>\n\tAptly called the Comfort Room, this space is where all
\nclients will wait for their appointments. With solace, safety and confidentiality top of mind, this space will literally and figuratively envelop survivors with the peace, dignity and love they deserve.\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n

\n\t\tNow is the Time to Rally Around Survivors\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

By uniting to support our Stepping Stones Expansion campaign, you will help ensure the longevity of our services and help us create a secure space to complement-and strengthen-our mission. There is no better way to honor the legacy and resilience of survivors than through a gift in support of an accessible, safe and confidential space for their healing.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD OUR CASE FOR SUPPORT\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGIVE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Stepping\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tRENDERINGS\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tJOIN US\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Join us in making this critical expansion a reality for survivors and their loved ones in McLean County. Your financial investment represents more than bricks and mortar, it represents hope. Together we can make positive, lasting change.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGIVE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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