13 tickets have become available for our previously sold out Charity Fundraising Event at the Aviator Hotel in Farnborough on Friday 21st May at 7:30pm.
Tickets are £40 each, reduced to £35 if in a group of 8 people or more. This includes food and entertainment in the form of a live band and a close up magician.
We'll be having an Auction with some fantastic lots and a raffle.
Please contact me if you'd like any more information or any tickets- 01252 327317, leanne.grubb@stepbystep.org.uk
http://www.aviatorfarnborough.co.uk/
http://www.stepbystep.org.uk/fly/
Thank you,
Leanne
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Our Marathon Runner-
Just to let you know that Darren made it successfully round the marathon on Sunday. He said to say thank you so much to all of you who have sponsored him – he’s really delighted at the support he’s received. We will need to do a final total for sponsorship once the money is in and the gift aid has been added but it should be in excess of £1300, beating his target of £1000 significantly.
Darren also managed to achieve his target run time of under 4 hours, although he did have to sprint the last 600 meters! Despite his injury and the killer sprint at the end he was still walking and just about smiling at the end of the race, although he had pretty sore legs and feet. He even managed to walk half a mile before he could find a taxi to get to his car and drive home!
Well done Darren, Step by Step are very proud of you!!
Darren also managed to achieve his target run time of under 4 hours, although he did have to sprint the last 600 meters! Despite his injury and the killer sprint at the end he was still walking and just about smiling at the end of the race, although he had pretty sore legs and feet. He even managed to walk half a mile before he could find a taxi to get to his car and drive home!
Well done Darren, Step by Step are very proud of you!!
Friday, 23 April 2010
London Marathon
I just wanted to wish Step by Step's 'runner' at the London Marathon the very best of luck for Sunday!
It looks like it's going to be a lovely day for those of us having BBQ's, Pub lunches etc.... but I can't help thinking it'll be very hard going for the marathon runners!!
Our guy Darren has stuck with his commitment of running for us despite a painful injury so on behalf of everyone at Step by Step- thank you and good luck.
In fact good luck to all of this years London Marathon runners- you're the pride of Britain and it's wonderful that so much money will be raised for many worthy causes!
If you would like to sponsor Darren and support Step by Step, please go to- http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/DarrenLaurie
Have a lovely weekend everyone, don't forget the sun cream! :)
Leanne
It looks like it's going to be a lovely day for those of us having BBQ's, Pub lunches etc.... but I can't help thinking it'll be very hard going for the marathon runners!!
Our guy Darren has stuck with his commitment of running for us despite a painful injury so on behalf of everyone at Step by Step- thank you and good luck.
In fact good luck to all of this years London Marathon runners- you're the pride of Britain and it's wonderful that so much money will be raised for many worthy causes!
If you would like to sponsor Darren and support Step by Step, please go to- http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/DarrenLaurie
Have a lovely weekend everyone, don't forget the sun cream! :)
Leanne
Monday, 12 April 2010
Poems written by a Client & new thank you card in the making....
Homeless & Hungry-
"Cold nights on the pavement,
feeling tired & hungry is an understatement,
feelings & thoughts running round,
while you're wandering around,
trying to find a place to rest your head and sleep,
to wake up one day & hope it's one big dream"
Step by Step-
"We will help you get there Step by Step,
From No 8 to Ascot Court,
Step by Step will show support,
Daylight, Cybershed & D'n'A,
to Daylight Designs every Friday"
~ I recently organised a Thank you card competition at Step by Step's 'Daylight Designs' where our young service users go to do a number of productive activities such, jewellery making (with a local volunteer) and card making. I'd seen how fantastic and creative some the cards our clients make and sell through the social enterprise were and I thought who better to capture what Step by Step are about than one of our young people.
I wanted to be able to send something personal and inspiring out to our generous donors and supporters and this young man really captured what I was looking for. Now the project continues with taking this hand drawn and hand written design and turning it into a card we can produce hundreds of..... with the generous time donated by volunteer Professional Photographer Ingrid Weel, she is tutoring some of our young clients to take the pictures needed to make the card come to life. The first shoot is happening tonight after their brain storming and technical session last week and the final shoot is on Wednesday morning,
I can't wait to see the captured images and finished card and hope that the generous supporters of Step by Step like our new style 'Thank you' because without them Step by Step wouldn't be able to help the hundreds of vulnerable young people that need our help to turn their life around. The young man who designed the card has recently started a new job and is working very hard and enjoying it, proving to be a real asset to the community, a happy reminder of why we are here, the great work that Step by Step do in the community and how far donations can go to change a young persons life for the better.
Thank you for reading and keep your eyes peeled for more updates!
Kindest regards,
Leanne Grubb
Community Fundraiser
Step by Step Partnership Limited
'Empowering homeless people and those facing adversity to achieve their full potential'
61 Victoria Road, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 1SJ
Registered Charity Number 900308
Company Number 2431825
Website: www.stepbystep.org.uk
Direct Line: 01252 327317
Step by Step is an accredited Foyer: All young people need a home, support and a springboard into independent living, learning and work. Some don't get it. Foyers fill the gap.
Online donating- http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/stepbystep
Speak to me about your companies CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Report and how helping Step by Step can help your business. If you introduce an ongoing programme of support you get an easy, cost-effective, ethically and morally admirable way to boost both short-term and long-term business.
Have you always wanted to do a Parachute Jump? Raise £395 Minimum Sponsorship for Step by Step and get your Tandem Jump for free!
Do you have any unwanted/used Ink Cartridges, Mobile Phones or gold? If so, please speak to me about our recycling/redemption programme and how it can help us raise much needed funds.
"Cold nights on the pavement,
feeling tired & hungry is an understatement,
feelings & thoughts running round,
while you're wandering around,
trying to find a place to rest your head and sleep,
to wake up one day & hope it's one big dream"
Step by Step-
"We will help you get there Step by Step,
From No 8 to Ascot Court,
Step by Step will show support,
Daylight, Cybershed & D'n'A,
to Daylight Designs every Friday"
~ I recently organised a Thank you card competition at Step by Step's 'Daylight Designs' where our young service users go to do a number of productive activities such, jewellery making (with a local volunteer) and card making. I'd seen how fantastic and creative some the cards our clients make and sell through the social enterprise were and I thought who better to capture what Step by Step are about than one of our young people.
I wanted to be able to send something personal and inspiring out to our generous donors and supporters and this young man really captured what I was looking for. Now the project continues with taking this hand drawn and hand written design and turning it into a card we can produce hundreds of..... with the generous time donated by volunteer Professional Photographer Ingrid Weel, she is tutoring some of our young clients to take the pictures needed to make the card come to life. The first shoot is happening tonight after their brain storming and technical session last week and the final shoot is on Wednesday morning,
I can't wait to see the captured images and finished card and hope that the generous supporters of Step by Step like our new style 'Thank you' because without them Step by Step wouldn't be able to help the hundreds of vulnerable young people that need our help to turn their life around. The young man who designed the card has recently started a new job and is working very hard and enjoying it, proving to be a real asset to the community, a happy reminder of why we are here, the great work that Step by Step do in the community and how far donations can go to change a young persons life for the better.
Thank you for reading and keep your eyes peeled for more updates!
Kindest regards,
Leanne Grubb
Community Fundraiser
Step by Step Partnership Limited
'Empowering homeless people and those facing adversity to achieve their full potential'
61 Victoria Road, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 1SJ
Registered Charity Number 900308
Company Number 2431825
Website: www.stepbystep.org.uk
Direct Line: 01252 327317
Step by Step is an accredited Foyer: All young people need a home, support and a springboard into independent living, learning and work. Some don't get it. Foyers fill the gap.
Online donating- http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/stepbystep
Speak to me about your companies CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Report and how helping Step by Step can help your business. If you introduce an ongoing programme of support you get an easy, cost-effective, ethically and morally admirable way to boost both short-term and long-term business.
Have you always wanted to do a Parachute Jump? Raise £395 Minimum Sponsorship for Step by Step and get your Tandem Jump for free!
Do you have any unwanted/used Ink Cartridges, Mobile Phones or gold? If so, please speak to me about our recycling/redemption programme and how it can help us raise much needed funds.
Thursday, 8 April 2010
Sponsor a Client
£11.... what might that buy you these days?
3 glasses of wine/beers in a bar? A few of your favourite magazines? Maybe 3.5 of your favourite venti Starbucks? Certainly once it's cash in your pocket/purse it doesn't seem to last very long.... or is that just me??
What about a much more satisfying for the soul 'purchase'? £11 would sponsor a young homeless person in need for one week at Step by Step!
Step by Step do much more than just provide a warm bed and hot meals, your donation will help provide the services Step by Step offer in helping these vulnerable people achieve their full potential, finding a job, college or training place and eventually a home of their own. Last year almost 8 out of 10 of our service users did just that, please be a part of helping more young people achieve such success in 2010!
You can donate online- http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/stepbystep
or send a cheque to Step by Step at 61 Victoria Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1SJ.
Thank you, Leanne
In other news- Step by Step's Supportive Lodgings department have made the front page of the Aldershot News & Mail today with their new mother and baby supportive lodgings service, this will offer crucial help to homeless teenage mums and their babies, enabling them to have a better chance in life by finding them a safe place to live. The service aims to offer these vulnerable teens a room in a family home as well as providing them with advice and support from staff at Step by Step. We are seeking carers across Aldershot and the surrounding areas who will be remunerated for rent, food and support provided for the young women.
If you would like to find out more there is a free open evening between 5:30pm and 7pm on April 19 at Step by Step's offices in Victoria Road, Aldershot. Or call Barbara Wolfe on 01252 313158.
3 glasses of wine/beers in a bar? A few of your favourite magazines? Maybe 3.5 of your favourite venti Starbucks? Certainly once it's cash in your pocket/purse it doesn't seem to last very long.... or is that just me??
What about a much more satisfying for the soul 'purchase'? £11 would sponsor a young homeless person in need for one week at Step by Step!
Step by Step do much more than just provide a warm bed and hot meals, your donation will help provide the services Step by Step offer in helping these vulnerable people achieve their full potential, finding a job, college or training place and eventually a home of their own. Last year almost 8 out of 10 of our service users did just that, please be a part of helping more young people achieve such success in 2010!
You can donate online- http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/stepbystep
or send a cheque to Step by Step at 61 Victoria Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1SJ.
Thank you, Leanne
In other news- Step by Step's Supportive Lodgings department have made the front page of the Aldershot News & Mail today with their new mother and baby supportive lodgings service, this will offer crucial help to homeless teenage mums and their babies, enabling them to have a better chance in life by finding them a safe place to live. The service aims to offer these vulnerable teens a room in a family home as well as providing them with advice and support from staff at Step by Step. We are seeking carers across Aldershot and the surrounding areas who will be remunerated for rent, food and support provided for the young women.
If you would like to find out more there is a free open evening between 5:30pm and 7pm on April 19 at Step by Step's offices in Victoria Road, Aldershot. Or call Barbara Wolfe on 01252 313158.
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