Stepping Stones Safe Haven
Address
720 Old Salem Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 900-4427
AKA:
Access Rutherford; Stepping Stones Rutherford County Shelter for Women and Children
Description:
Provides a day and evening shelter to women and their children experiencing homelessness in Rutherford County. Clients are also eligible for coaching and some forms of financial assistance to help with housing. Must be experiencing homelessness and register as a client with Stepping Stones for financial assistance. Admission to the night shelter and Rapid Rehousing comes through the community Coordinated Entry system. Stepping Stones serves as an access point for Access Rutherford, the coordinated entry system for Rutherford County.
*NOTE: Registration for the overnight shelter ends at 4:00 pm each night, call for more information.*
Hours:
Day Shelter: Mon - Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (7 days a week)
Access Rutherford appointments available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Intake Process:
Intake hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Clients are encouraged to schedule an appointment for an intake. During Intake, clients are also connected to Access Rutherford by completing registration with Stepping Stones. Clients will complete a background check (registered sex offenders and those with violent crimes or crimes against children cannot be admitted due to the presence of children). Ideally, the applicant should have a photo ID as well. Once the application is complete, the client will meet with a member of our team for a review of programs, expectations, and a tour.
Program Fees:
No Fee
Languages:
Spanish on-site; language line available for other languages.
Eligibility:
Client must identify as a single woman or woman with children experiencing homelessness in Rutherford County.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
Yes
Shelter Requirements:
Single women, single women with children. Must be able to pass a background check looking for violent offenses, crimes against children, or sex offender registry. Prefer photo ID to be presented at the time services are requested. Typically, clients utilizing night shelter should be able to return to the shelter by 4 pm for check-in each day. Clients should be able to live independently, meeting their own daily needs with little to no assistance aside from staff volunteers.
Date of Official Change:
January 9, 2024
Wishlist:
Paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex), cleaning supplies, disposable kitchen products (plates, napkins, utensils), gas cards, and hygiene products. Small increment gift cards for fast food locations are also beneficial.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer opportunities include, overnight hosting, Shelter representatives, transportation assistance, job skills support, mentoring, and meals. Please contact our Executive Director at lacey.wilkins@steppingstonestn.org.
Employer ID:
271233881
Year Incorporated:
2009
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
720 Old Salem Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Contacts
Lacey Wilkins
Primary Contact
Executive Director
Update Contact
(615) 900-4427 x104
Ailsa Hernandez
Phone Numbers
Main
(615) 900-4427
Services
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Description
Provides a community day shelter for women and children in need in Rutherford County. Day shelter clients can access the showers, laundry facilities and meals. Computers are available for individuals searching for employment opportunities. Clients are encouraged to connect with a case manager for support and goal setting.
Hours
Mon - Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
Photo ID preferred; Stepping Stone can assist with this as needed
Eligibility
Single women, single women with children. Must be able to pass a background check looking for violent offenses, crimes against children, or sex offender registry. Prefer photo ID to be presented at the time services are requested.
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Walk in but appointments are preferred to insure timely support. Clients complete an application and a background check. Clients receive a tour and meet with a member of the coaching team. Clients are automatically admitted to the day shelter as long as the background check is clear. Clients will have access to the shelter for laundry, meals, computers, showers, etc at that time.
Languages
Spanish and translator services available
Service Area
Residents of Rutherford County are given priority
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Rutherford County
- Rutherford County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Also provides a night shelter for up to 12 women and children. Guests are transported to a church at 5:00 pm and served dinner. Many churches provide activities or free time. The women then sleep at the church and are brought back to the shelter the next morning. Some nights, the women are in shelter with a volunteer. All night shelter program participants are expected to meet with our case manager to set goals and work towards "Next Steps" during their stay.
Availability
Night Shelter begins at 4pm but space is limited.
Hours
Overnight shelter open daily from 4:00 pm - 8:00 am.
Required Documents
Photo ID preferred; Stepping Stones can assist with this as needed
Eligibility
Single women, single women with children. Must be able to pass a background check looking for violent offenses, crimes against children, or sex offender registry. Prefer photo ID to be presented at the time services are requested.
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Clients complete an application and a background check. Clients receive a tour and meet with a case manager. Clients are automatically admitted to the day shelter as long as the background check is clear. Clients will have access to the shelter for laundry, meals, computers, showers, etc at that time. Night shelter space is limited and is worked through as you meet with the case manager.
Languages
Spanish and translator services available
Service Area
Rutherford County residents are given priority
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Rutherford County
- Rutherford County
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