Your donation goes straight to work supporting survivors on their path to safety, stability, healing and hope. Thank you!
Over two-thirds of our annual budget comes from donors like you, while the other third comes from government contracts and grants. All our services are provided for free.
The Second Step is a designated 501(c)3 organization (Tax ID 22-2868513).
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How to Donate
Mail a Check:
The Second Step
P.O. Box 600213
Newtonville, MA 02460
Credit Card:
Make a secure credit card payment online.
Questions?
Please email development@thesecondstep.org or call 617-916-2758
Donate Monthly:
Join Steps to Change by making a credit card payment online and choosing the “monthly” option. Your monthly gift provides steady and dependable funding for The Second Step’s highest priorities, providing critical services for survivors of domestic violence. Beyond your monthly electronic receipts and annual tax statement in January, you’ll receive quarterly updates and impact stories so you can see firsthand the powerful difference your contributions make.
Matching Gifts:
Double (or even triple!) your impact with a matching gift from your (or your partner’s) employer. Please contact your human resources department for more information.
Donor Advised Fund
If you have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), please consider making a gift by recommending a grant to The Second Step. Make a donation directly through DAF Direct. (DAF Direct currently facilitates grant recommendations from donors of Fidelity Charitable®, Schwab Charitable®, and the BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund®) Our Tax ID/EIN is 22-2868513.
Gifts of Securities
If you would like to help survivors by donating stock, please send to the following:
For benefit of: The Second Step
Vanguard DTC: #0062
Brokerage Account #36337638
Vanguard Brokerage Services
800-345-1344
Please inform our Development department of stock transfers so that we may properly acknowledge your gift. You may contact us directly: Call 617-916-2758 or email development@thesecondstep.org.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
A Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD) is a tax-advantaged way for individuals who are 70 1⁄2 years old or older to make charitable contributions directly from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) to eligible organizations. Please consult with a tax advisor or financial planner to ensure compliance with current rules and to determine how QCDs might fit into your overall financial and philanthropic strategies.
Is my donation and credit card information secure?
Yes, the security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. Please see our Privacy Policy for more detail on how your information is handled.
Is my donation tax deductible?
We are a Section 501(c)3 nonprofit and your gift may qualify as a charitable deduction for income tax purposes. Please consult with your tax adviser or the IRS to determine whether your contribution is deductible.
How do I know that my donation was made successfully?
Following the successful submission of your donation, an automatic gift receipt is sent to the email address you provided. Please be sure to keep a copy of the receipt for tax purposes. If you choose to make a recurring gift, you will receive an individual receipt following each processed payment.
Is my donation private?
Your privacy is our priority. If you wish to make your gift anonymously, please select this option at the time of your donation.
Frequently Asked Questions
In-Kind Donations
At this time we are not accepting in-kind donations. We are always looking for gift cards which can be used to purchase necessities such as food, gas, hygiene products and more. Here is a list of a few examples of stores our clients frequently visit:
- Stop & Shop
- Star Market
- CVS
- Rite Aid
- Visa gift cards
- Target
- Walmart
Please mail gift cards to:
The Second Step
PO Box 600213
Newtonville, MA 02460
Attn: Michaela Estes, or email mestes@thesecondstep.org to arrange a time to drop them off at our office.
Amazon Wish List:
Fundraise for The Second Step
Interested in raising funds to benefit The Second Step? There are many ways you can support survivors through your own fundraiser. Please contact the Development team to share your creative fundraising ideas and to learn more: development@thesecondstep.org.
Visit our Get Involved page for some ideas to get you started and for other ways you can make a difference.
Thank you for investing in our work! Together, we empower survivors to build a brighter, more secure future.
For more information, please contact Suzanne Wakefield (she/her), Chief Development Officer at 617-916-2758 or swakefield@thesecondstep.org.
The Second Step is a designated 501(c)(3) organization. Our Tax ID is 22-2868513.
Our Services
Our tailored services guide survivors on their unique path to safety, stability, healing, and hope.
Together, we empower survivors to build a brighter, more secure future.
Speak with an advocate today.
Call us at 617-965-2538