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At The Second Step, we rely on our community to help survivors of domestic violence reach safety, stability, and well-being. Your contribution to this effort is critical. Scroll down to learn about opportunities to make an impact in the lives of those around you.

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Your gift in any amount has tremendous impact on the life-changing work we do at The Second Step. Your generosity helps hundreds of adults and children move from abuse to safety, stability, and well-being.

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Impact

Contributions from individuals like you are critical to the success of our programs and the survivors they serve. Your gift supports a range of needs, from staffing of critical programs, to providing food for survivors, to helping just to keep the lights and heat on.

Community Meals & Gift Drives

Community Meals

Nourish families living in our Transitional Living Program with the gift of a Community Meal.

Every Tuesday, the adults and children living in our residences gather at dinnertime to check in with each other and with our staff. It’s a time for sharing experiences, for building community and supporting each other on their path to a life of safety, health and independence. We are inviting individuals, families and groups (organizations, clubs, school groups and more) to participate in our Community Meals Program. You can provide a full dinner or just a dessert. You can even skip the kitchen and send us a DoorDash gift card to order delivery! All prepared meals should be dropped off at the office to be brought by staff to the community meeting. Simply click through to our form and let us know how and when you’d like to participate. Sign up now!

Holiday Gift Drive
Giving the Gift of Empowerment and the Dignity of Choice this Holiday Season.
The Second Step is collecting Gift Cards to provide local survivors of domestic violence the opportunity to choose what is best for their family and bring a sense of dignity and empowerment – a huge step in healing.
The greatest needs include $25 or $50 gift cards from:

  • Stop and Shop
  • Shaw’s/Star Market
  • Market Basket
  • Walmart
  • Target
  • Amazon
  • CVS/Walgreens
  • Visa Gift Cards

Email an Electronic Gift Card to development@thesecondstep.org
Mail a Gift Card:
The Second Step
P.O. Box 600213
Newtonville, MA 02460


Thank you for Your Generosity! Happy Holidays! For further information, please send an email to Michaela – mestes@thesecondstep.org