Stepping Stones of Rockford opened a new corporate headquarters and treatment Center that will allow us to continue grow and further expand our mission of serving individuals and families in need of mental health services. The new facility represents an important milestone in the organization's legacy and a significant investment in the overall health and well-being of our community.
We appreciated everyone who took the time to join us to celebrate our grand opening. The partners and friends of Stepping Stones who turned out for the event reflected our community's commitment to increasing access to mental health care and support services.
This new facility represents more than just a larger building-it symbolizes growth, opportunity, and hope for the future. The relocation will provide additional space for treatment programs, allow for enhanced services, and help meet the increasing demand for mental health resources. With the improved facility and greater capacity, Stepping Stones is well positioned to serve more individuals while continuing to deliver high-quality care that makes a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.
The celebration included opening remarks from representees of the organization and community leaders, recognition of supporters and partners, appetizer and dessert selections from GIO Events, a short film depicting the organization's history and how the new center came about, music by Clark Kelly and the Soundstones, an art gallery produced by the Stars of Light that was part of this fall's ArtScene and a one-of-a-kind live interactive painting experience led by Underground Gallery Artist Roni Golan that will serve as a lasting memory of the day. All off us with Stepping Stones thank you for your support. We look forward to being here in the future for individuals and their families who rely on our care and services.
Those who spoke at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony included:
- Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Director of Communications, Audrey Moon
- Stepping Stones of Rockford CEO, Sue Schroeder
- Stepping Stones of Rockford Board of Directors President, Joe Clinton III
- City of Rockford Mayor Neal
- Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman
- Illinois State Representative Maurice West
- Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board (WCCMHB) member, Dick Kunnert
- President and CEO of Schmeling Construction Company, Steve Schmeling
- Larson & Darby Group-Architecture, Engineering, Interiors, COO-Director of Interior Design and Stepping Stones board member, Sherry Gaumond
- Junior League of Rockford President, Heather Bradshaw-Arne
There were so many who assisted in helping us accomplish the move to the new facility and hosting the Open House.
Sponsors, contributors and partners included but were not limited to:
- Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board (WCCMHB) funded in part with the ½ Cent Sales Tax
- Schmeling Construction Company
- Larson & Darby Group-Architecture Engineering Interiors
- Hinshaw
- Wipfli-Wipfli Advisory LLC
- Benson Stone Company
- Benchmark Flooring
- GioEvents-UMB Bank Pavilion-Alchemy at Aldeen
- Underground Gallery Artist Roni Golan
- Photographer Susan Moran
- Guitarist Clark Kelley
- Rockford's Own SoundStones band
- Creative Director and Producer of the film that depleted how the center came to be, Garrett Bailey
- Special-T Engraving & Gifts
- Event Floral
- Stars of Light ArtScene Gallery Made possible by the Rockford Area Arts Council
- Image Signs