Upcoming Events
SteppingStone invites you to join us for a special briefing to the community on Friday, April 13, 3:00-4:00pm on preliminary findings on a collaborative research project with Palo Alto University, Angela Clarke, a doctoral candidates under the supervision of Joyce Chu, Ph.D., conducted a resarch study, "Depression and Cognitive Impairment in Chinese Older Adults at SteppingStone Adult Day Health" that compares mental health outcomes from cases of Chinese American and non-Asian older adults who attended the SteppingStone Adult Day Health Care centers over a five year period. Results of these findings reveal striking differences in how mental health issues present in the Chinese American older population.
Friday, April 13
3:00-4:00pm
Reception: 2:30-3:00pm
SteppingStone Golden Gate Day Health
350 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco
RSVP Benny Wong 415-359-9210 or BennyWong@steppingstonehealth.org
Ongoing Events
Supporting, Loving, Hoping: Opening reception on Friday, March 23 @ 5:30-7:30 pm;
The Office of Supervisor John Avalos,
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place,
City Hall, Room 273, San Francisco, CA.
Supervisor John Avalos and the staff and cilents of SteppingStone Day Health invite you to a photography exhibit, "Supporting, Loving, Hoping." This exhibit celebrates the survival of adult day health programs serving frail elderly and disabled adults.
In 2011 the California State Legislature voted to eliminate Adult Day Health Programs statewide. Over 270 centers serving 35,000 frail seniors and disabled adults would have closed their doors. A majority of their clients would have had to move into nursing homes.
Ultimately a successful lawsuit in federal court kept the centers open. Adult Day Health care will have a new name --- "Community-Based Adult Services" --- but will retain many of its clients and all of its services.
Our clients are more than statistics on a budget office page. They are friendly, funny, crabby and unpredictable. They have pets, siblings, children, and spouses. Many live alone and our center is their only community. They have multiple health problems, not all of them visible. This exhibit brings you face to face with a group of people California almost discarded.
Karen Ande is an award-winning documentary photographer. She is also a physical therapist of SteppingStone's Mission Creek Center.
Past Events
Rally to Save Adult Day Health Care
October 20, 2011
San Francisco led the way in developing a strong network of adult day health and supportive programs. Now we must lead the way to stop them from being dismantled.
Download a copy of the petition here and circulate by October 20th to Save Adult Day Health Care. Tell us that you "like" this campaign by going to our new page on Facebook by clicking here.
The good news is that San Francisco civic leaders and our aging services organizations are committed to help keep the doors open. We want the Governor to keep his promise to the more than 1300 people and their families served by this comprehensive, community based alternative that provides on-going physical therapy, occupational therapy, other health and supportive services. Come learn what you can do to help!
"ADHC doesn't give up on people, and we can't give up on ADHC."
For more information, email Moli Steinert, SteppingStone Executive Director, at molisteinert@steppingstonehealth.org or call 415-974-6784, ext. 25.
SteppingStone Summer Tasting
June 18, 2011
SteppingStone hosted a SUMMER TASTING on June 18th with a variety of summer wines provided by the San Francisco Wine Trading Company and food donated and prepared by the chefs of Paragon Restaurant. The event raised over $10,000 for SteppingStone’s Adult Day Health Center programs. Thank you to the generosity of Spencer O’Meara, Executive Chef of Paragon Restaurant, Gary Marcaletti, owner of San Francisco Wine Trading Company, and businesses who donated items for the Silent Auction: Pamela Rhodes & ArtRoads, Ball Park Gallery, Hotel Vitale, Beach Blanket Babylon, Fringale Restaurant, Chaminade Resort & Spa, Zuppa, 25 Lusk, MoMo’s, Town End Restaurant, Wine Country Inn, and City Club.
O'Neill's St. Patrick's Day Golf Tournament
March 7, 2011
The 3rd Annual O'Neill's St. Patrick's Day Golf Tournament was held on March 7 at Palo Alto Hills Country Club to the enjoyment of 100 people who golfed and in benefit for SteppingStone. A special thank you to Eoin O'Neill who does so much for SteppingStone all year long.
SteppingStone Mission Creek ADHC Activity Coordinator Darren Fanelli (second from right) with Eoin O'Neill (far right) and friends.
Attendees show their support with smiles for SteppingStone.
Harvest Tasting
November 6, 2010
Our First Annual Harvest Tasting held on November 6th, promises to be a much anticipated annual event for SteppingStone. Guests packed Paragon Restaurant to enjoy its sumptuous cuisine paired with a generous selection of Old and New World wines provided by San Francisco Wine Trading Company. Many thanks to Spencer O’Meara, Executive Chef of Paragon, Gary Marcaletti, owner of San Francisco Wine Trading Company, and the numerous businesses who donated to the silent auction including: Pamela Rhodes & ArtRoads, Lusk Restaurant, Local Kitchen Wine Merchant, Marlowe Restaurant, Hotel Vitale, Kirby Rouser, City Club, Milvali, Cheryl Brink Design, Westin St. Francis, Bella Photography, GoCar, and City Sites Limo.
SteppingStone Mission Creek ADHC Program Director Roxie Kellam (far right) enjoying a delicious glass of wine and conversation with a few of our wonderful supporters.
SteppingStone Board Members Sue McMeekin, Event Chair, and Frances Good, Board President, enjoying the festivities.
Senior Appreciation Night
June 2, 2010
The Board and Staff of SteppingStone thank the fans and event Sponsors who participated in “Senior Appreciation Night” with the SF Giants on June 2nd, helping us to raise over $10,000 for our Adult Day Health Care services. The game was further graced by balmy weather and a win for the SF Giants! Before the game we celebrated at a VIP Reception at AT&T Park with our Sponsors: Scientific Conservation, Bank of the West, Mercy Housing, Zephyr Real Estate, MedSam Transportation, HKIT Architects, Kingswood Vista, and Vartain Law Group. Along with our Sponsors, we extend our sincere thanks to the SF Giants for enabling this great opportunity to build visibility for San Francisco seniors and for helping us make the evening such a great success.
SteppingStone Executive Director, Moli Steinert, with Steve Adatepe from our "All-Star Player" event sponsor, Bank of the West
John Olmstead along with SteppingStone Boardmembers Michael Chen and Dan Schmid enjoying the game
