Chronic Illness


Next Step Mentoring Program

Do you have goals that you just can’t seem to make progress on? Maybe you feel like you know...

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We are hiring a Development Director

Organization: Next Step Position: Development Director Location: Hybrid – 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA Next Step is hiring...

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Volunteer at a 2023 Next Step Summer Campference

Part camp, part conference Next Step’s FREE Summer Campferences foster friendships and community with people who “get it.” Our...

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Run or walk the 2023 Falmouth Road Race!

We have a special opportunity for you to add a prestigious national running race to your running resume while...

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Join a 2023 Next Step Summer Campference!

Part camp, part conference, our free, residential Summer Campferences foster friendships and community with peers who “get it.” Next...

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2023 Summer Campference for young people living with rare genetic disorders and other chronic illness

We are hosting our annual Summer Campference for young people living with rare genetic disorders and other chronic illnesses...

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Next Step is grateful for you. Watch Nicole explain why.

2020 was a year like no other for young people living with a serious illness. The issues playing out...

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Over 50 Next Step virtual programs have been delivered!

Since our office in Cambridge, MA temporarily closed due to COVID-19, our program team has done a tremendous job...

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I just listened to a killer podcast episode featuring Next Step’s Quita

A message from Bill our Executive Director… What a gift to have team members understand what Next Step youth...

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Next Step Staff Spotlight with Jess!

We thought, during these uncertain times of COVID-19, that it would be fun to take a break from the...

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