• STRIDE

    Crisis Assistance & Mentoring

We walk alongside each other in our struggles and joys. 

Stride is a relationship-centered mentoring program that empowers staff, neighbors, and volunteers to accompany people in crisis to deepen their hope and motivation to overcome their barriers to long-term health and economic stability through partnerships and case management referrals.

Learn more about our Stride Theory

 

“Anybody’s life can be rehabilitated. But you need people listening and supporting. Rolling up your sleeves getting involved.”

A deep mentoring relationship enabled Chris to persevere through homelessness and PTSD to become an appliance repair technician.

What we do:

Our Stride Program Prioritizes…

Innovative Mentor Training

  • Provide ongoing “relationship focused” mentor training and team-building support

  • Integrate successful care techniques that are change-focused and trauma-informed

  • Accompany those in crisis to our community training and meal events

Strong Partnerships

  • Feature comprehensive partner services through our crisis assistance resource center

  • Connect people to long term healing and stability through our education, workforce, financial, therapeutic, and home ownership partnerships

Relentless
Follow-Through

  • Health and financial goal setting assessments

  • Multiple weekly check-ins using CRM software to track progress

  • Compassionate, long term, “no matter what” second chances

Program Impact

  • 73% crisis assistance referral rate through our strong network of partners

  • 47 families were not evicted due to our direct assistance and referrals

  • 124 families were stabilized through employment assistance, transportation assistance, prevention of utility disconnection, and/or obtaining needed household goods

Do you need assistance beyond food?

Find Assistance

Go to 211 online to research other local resources or fill out this form. Team Stride will partner with you to navigate community resources.

We help make referrals and connections to other organizations that help with:

  • housing & utility resources

  • job training programs

  • employment assistance

  • mental health connections

We will walk with you and spend time assisting you in your need.

 

Get Connected with Team Stride

If you live in the 53202, 53203, 53211, 53212, and 53217 zip codes, fill out the following form to get connected to our Team Stride:

Ways to Get Involved