BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Next Step Fund, Inc. - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Next Step Fund, Inc. X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nextstepnet.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Next Step Fund, Inc. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250503 DTSTAMP:20250115T175747Z CREATED:20250115T175747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T175747Z UID:10863-1738540800-1746230399@www.nextstepnet.org SUMMARY:STRIVE (2025 Spring Semester) DESCRIPTION:Next Step STRIVE is a FREE weekly mentorship program for teens living with Sickle Cell Disease in Boston\, Washington\, D.C.\, New York City and Philadelphia. As a STRIVE student\, you’ll get one-on-one academic support and access to a community of peers in a safe and welcoming environment. Sound cool? Sign up below and join us! \n\nHere’s what you can do at STRIVE each week: \n1. Get Homework Help When You Need It\nAttend weekly virtual sessions with a dedicated mentor. \n2. Connect and Destress with Friends Who Get It\nAttend a bi-monthly in-person programs focused on community building and fun. \n3. Learn\, Collaborate and Give Back Together\nAnd once a month\, STRIVE students from Boston\, Washington D.C.\, New York City and Philadelphia meet online for some real talk—and action! You might hear from a panel of young adults living with Sickle Cell Disease\, learn tips for pain management\, work together on a community service project to lift the spirits of kids in the hospital or maybe even write a song together. \n\nSign up to join Next Step STRIVE \nNext Step STRIVE groups meet from February 3rd through May 2nd. Just hearing about STRIVE? No problem\, you can join anytime—there’s no deadline. Sign up by filling out the short form below and one of our team members will be in touch with more details to get you started. \nStill have questions? \nEmail Richard Martinez\, Next Step Mentorship Coordinator\, at richard@nextstepnet.org \n\n\n \n \n Next Step STRIVE Sign-Up\n \n \n What Program/City are you applying for?*Boston AreaNew York City AreaWashington D.C. AreaNew Haven\, CT AreaPhiladelphia\, PA AreaWhere do you receive your care?*How did you hear about us?*\n \n Google Search\n \n \n Social Media\n \n \n Medical Provider\n \n \n Peer\n When is the best time to reach you?*\n \n \n Morning (before noon)\n \n \n \n Afternoon (noon to 5pm)\n \n \n \n Evening (5pm or after)\n Student's Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Student's Phone*Student's Email*\n \n Parent/Guardian's Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Parent/Guardian's Phone*Parent/Guardian's Email*\n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.nextstepnet.org/event/strive-2025-spring-semester/ CATEGORIES:Program,Sickle Cell ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nextstepnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-1.59.11 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T180000 DTSTAMP:20250430T160831Z CREATED:20250425T135408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T160831Z UID:11036-1746892800-1746900000@www.nextstepnet.org SUMMARY:PorchFest Somerville 2025 DESCRIPTION:Next Step is participating in PorchFest Somerville 2025 and you’re invited! Join us on Saturday\, May 10th from 4pm to 6pm in Somerville\, MA for a feel-good afternoon of live music\, community connection\, and inspiration. \nEmail Alice Sich\, Next Step Events and Operations Coordinator\, to RSVP: alice@nextstepnet.org \nWhether you’re dropping by to enjoy some tunes\, meet new people in your community\,  or learn about our powerful work with teens and young adults living with a serious chronic illness — this is your moment to plug into something meaningful (and seriously fun). \nBring your friends\, your curiosity\, and your love for great music — we can’t wait to meet you and share what Next Step is all about. \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n  \nWhat’s Happening on Our Porch \nLive music from amazing music therapists \nA peek into our free programs that empower young people to create their brightest future \nFun\, welcoming vibes that capture the PorchFest spirit \n  \nAddress \n8 Calvin Street\, Somerville\, MA 02143 \nClick here to see address on Google Maps. URL:https://www.nextstepnet.org/event/porchfest-somerville-2025/ CATEGORIES:Cancer,Fundraising,HIV,Program,Rare Genetic Disorder,Sickle Cell ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nextstepnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Porchfest-photo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR