Over the next few months, we are excited to share with you the story of how The Second Step began, where we are now, and where we are headed. In 1987, four women gathered around a kitchen table, their minds focused on more than just sipping coffee. Nancy Douttiel, Lisa Giudice, Margaret Grometstein, and Ellen […]
We were so thrilled to welcome over 250 guests this year at Celebrating Success! Though the forecast showed clouds, we ended up with beautiful weather, and the night itself shone brightly with hope, inspiration, and incredible generosity. After mingling with each other and enjoying tasty bites, as well as our signature cocktail – The Second […]
On May 9, 2024, we welcomed a few of our community members to speak at our Celebrating Success gala. Kristen Whitaker, joined us in sharing what being a volunteer attorney at The Second Step looks like. “Good Evening! As you’ve heard and will continue to hear this evening, the work of The Second Step is […]
Thank you to WCVB for having The Second Step as the Wake Up Call during the Eyeopener on May 9th! View our Wake Up Call clip here!
We are THRILLED to announce that Attorney Amy Hamill, Director of Steps to Justice, has been selected to receive the 2024 Access to Justice Award.
I am thrilled to inform you that The Second Step has been selected as an Awardee for MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Open Call. The Open Call initially planned for 250 awards of $1 million each. After a rigorous review of 6,353 applicants by peer and external expert panels, the donor team decided to give a […]
We are THRILLED to announce that Attorney Amy Hamill, Director of Steps to Justice, has been selected to receive the 2024 Access to Justice Award.
We are so excited to be a part of the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15th! Please support Mallory and The Second Step and donate to the cause! Go Mallory! “I’m honored to be running the Boston Marathon in support of domestic violence survivors through The Second Step. The Second Step is making a meaningful difference […]
NEWTON, Mass., July 18, 2023 – In the wake of yet another domestic violence homicide in Massachusetts this year, local and statewide domestic violence organizations are reminding the public about shelter and safety resources following the tragic death of Nancy Hanson of Newton on Saturday. “We are deeply saddened for Nancy Hanson and her family. […]
On Monday, April 17, the Marathon returns to Boston! This year, the City of Newton awarded The Second Step a charity bib, which will be proudly worn by Charlestown resident Emily Cummings. Emily and her wife, Kelly Whittaker-Cummings, a Boston qualifier, are raising funds in support of our life-saving work. We sent Emily a few […]