News, Happenings, Support....

SteppingStones Member Announcement - It is with great sadness that we share the news of Ashley Pouliot's death this week.  

SteppingStones will hold a celebration of Ashley's life on Wednesday, July 1st, at 12:30 in Classrooms 1 and 2. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Krempels Brain Injury Foundation, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801.  Ashley's obituary appeared in Thursday's Portsmouth Herald. 

Corporate Gift from Liberty Mutual -

We are pleased to announce a $4,000 donation from Liberty Mutual's corporate philanthropy program. We are deeply appreciative to Liberty Mutual for this generous gift which supports the valuable programs that we offer to those living with brain injury.

Shelley Shaw of Liberty Mutual hand-delivered the check and met with David Krempels, Founder, and Lisa Couture, Executive Director.

(L-R): David Krempels, Shelley Shaw, Lisa Couture

Our Community, Your E-Vote -  The votes are in!! The Krempels Brain Injury Foundation received $1,900 from The Provident Bank's "Our Community, Your E-Vote" campaign. The local non-profit organizations with the most votes received a share of the $20,000 set aside by The Provident Bank Community Foundation. Thanks for the votes of support and to The Provident Bank for this great campaign!

New SteppingStones Summer Schedule - Check out the offerings from June 1st - July 31st and plan your summer fun. Please note, SteppingStones will be closed July 3rd for Independence Day.

Spring Health Run/Walk May 24th, 2009 - Sold Out and Successful!

The 12th Annual Runner's Alley and Redhook Memorial 5K Road Race was the place to be on 5/24/09! Once again, the weather cooperated and we had a sold out crowd and a great sporting event, combined with food, fun and music. 

 Thank you to Runner's Alley for coordinating this event and to all the participants, sponsors, volunteers, staff and board members that make this day possible.

Congratulations to the winners in all age groups and categories. We look forward to seeing everyone next year!

Special thanks to our 5K Sponsors

Family Support Director Receives Award -

Congratulations to Lisa Hanson, recipient of the President's Community Partner Award on April 14th, from Campus Compact for New Hampshire! This award is presented to a community non-profit organization in honor of service and commitment to the communities of New Hampshire, in partnership with the University of New Hampshire. Lisa's exemplary leadership has translated into a lasting impact on the community. 

The award was presented at a special luncheon in Nashua, NH - pictured here with Lisa on the right.

Spring Art Show - Our silent auction and art show on March 26th could only be

described as successful! The beautifully arranged photography and SAORI weavings sold quickly, and most attendees did not leave empty handed, as seen below.