Chronic Illness


You helped Naia navigate the adult healthcare system

Next Step is closing in on their goal of raising $70,000 this holiday season – only $15,000 more to...

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You helped Naia get back into advocacy

Next Step needs $30,000 to reach their fundraising goal this holiday season. $30,000 will fund one 4-day Next Step...

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You helped me heal. Donate to Next Step.

“I could just be real and not hide or put on a brave front.” -Naia- For the 2023 Annual Fund,...

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You helped Naia say “I believe in me”

“I am a Bad Ass.” Because of of your support, Naia, a 26-year-old cancer survivor, credited Next Step for...

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Join our FREE Fall Campference

We are hosting our annual Fall Campference for young adults living with chronic illness from Friday, October 20 to...

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Join our FREE 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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Our second Summer Campference was so much fun!

We had so much fun at our second 2023 Summer Campference last weekend. Games were played, life skills were...

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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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