Programming
Young people ages 13-29 living with a rare genetic disorder, HIV/AIDS, or cancer.
It’s absolutely FREE for participants.
They are precious at Next Step for some legendary reason that remains unclear…..
Unfortunately, no. You have to get yourself to the program, but everything else is covered.
All sorts of amazingness! Details depend on the program, but there’s always a time to connect with really cool people, share knowledge and experiences, and learn something useful for your daily life. Also, music is everywhere.
Are you at all interested in games? Art? Karaoke? Finding friends? What about meeting someone who has walked the same path you’re walking? Or having the safe space and resources to tell your story in your way? Or a chance to write your own song and record it? If any of those things sound good, Next Step is for you.
3-4 days of food, fun and friends. And it’s FREE! It’s about finding your people, finding your place and finding your purpose.
This largely depends on our location. At some programs, participants stay in cabins that house 12 people. The rooms in the cabins each have three beds. At other programs, participants stay in doubles or suite-style dorms on college campuses. The basic idea is that you’ll be sharing living space with someone.
All of our locations supply the basics —pillows, linens, and towels. Other than that, we would suggest bringing toiletries, a hoodie (our meeting rooms can get chilly sometimes), a raincoat, clothes (don’t forget pajamas), your medications, and anything else you think would help you feel comfortable.
No, you can send the general application first and then send your medical form when you get it back from your provider. We understand that this document takes a bit longer to get completed. Additionally, sending your general application right away let’s us know that you’re interested in attending sooner!
Contact Casey Casey, Next Step Nursing Director and Partnership Coordinator at casey@nextstepnet.org to connect someone with general Next Step programs. Contact Kimberly at kimberly@nextstepnet.org for all things Song Studio.
Development
We accept cash and check donations and online donations through our website.
Yes. Team Next Step participates in the Boston Marathon and ASICS Falmouth Road Race. Contact Alice Sich, Next Step Events and Operations Coordinator, if you would like to run for Team Next Step: alice@nextstepnet.org/617.864.2921.
Contact Bill Kubicek, Next Step Executive Director, if you would like to sponsor a Next Step fundraising event or youth program: blk@nextstepnet.org/617.864.2921.
General
Next Step Central is located at 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, Mass. 02139. (One block from the Central Square T stop on the Red Line.) We host free community, music and mentorship programs in Cambridge MA, Boston MA, NYC, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and New Haven.
To volunteer for a program, contact Kepler Jeudy, Program Director, at kepler@nextstepnet.org or 617.864.2921. To help with an event, contact Alice Sich, Events and Operations Coordinator, at alice@nextstepnet.org.
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