Planned Giving – The Second Step

Join The Second Step's Legacy Community

For over 30 years, The Second Step has been a leader in supporting survivors of domestic violence in our communities. Together, we have provided life-changing resources such as legal services, housing stabilization, safety planning, and educational workshops to thousands of individuals.

Yet, the demand for help continues to grow. Individuals facing intimate partner violence often find themselves without the critical resources and support they need to end the cycle of abuse and build a brighter, more secure future.

That’s why The Second Step stands with survivors, providing wraparound support as they take crucial steps toward safety, stability, healing, and hope.

With a gift in your will to The Second Step, you’re breaking the cycle of domestic violence for generations to come. It’s a statement of your values and commitment to creating a future where every relationship is safe and healthy.

After providing for your loved ones, we invite you to explore other ways to give, including leaving a gift in your Will, designating us as a beneficiary of a registered account, and more. Please consider joining The Second Step’s Legacy Community. Your generosity brings us closer to a world where domestic violence no longer exists.

Anyone can leave a legacy.

When you’re ready to make your gift, please note the
following information:

Legal Name: The Second Step | EIN number: 22-2868513 | |Address: PO Box 600213 Newton, MA 02460

Types of gifts we accept:

The Second Step can be named as a beneficiary of a certain dollar amount or a percentage in a Will or estate plan
The Second Step can also be named the beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance account, investment account, or donor advised fund
The Second Step accepts gifts in the form of a Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Gift Annuity
The Second Step accepts gifts of stock which can be sent to the following:
- For benefit of: The Second Step
- Vanguard DTC: #0062 | Brokerage Account #36337638
- Vanguard Brokerage Services | 800-345-1344

Sample language you can use when including The Second Step in your planning:

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath [specific dollar amount, percentage, or residual of my estate, account etc] to The Second Step, located at PO Box 600213, Newtonville, MA 02460, Tax ID # 22-2868513, or to its successor organization, for its general use and purpose.

Your gift changes lives:

“I do not know what I would have done over the last couple of months if it wasn’t for you. I was lost, scared, and desperate to get out of a horrible situation, which seemed like an impossible feat at the time. Being believed and supported through this dark time means more than you can possibly imagine.”

-Client of The Second Step

To discuss your gift, please reach out to Suzanne Wakefield, Chief Development Officer at swakefield@thesecondstep.org. We would be thrilled to learn of your intention to leave us a gift, so we can thank you and plan for the future.