Table of Contents

• The Second Step Awarded $10,000 from The 'Quin Impact Fund
• Thank you Massachusetts Bar Foundation and Boston Bar Foundation
• Coffee and Conversation - September 29th
• Lily (Guttentag) Buchbinder joins the Board of Directors
• The Second Step at The Red Sox!
• Prevention Education in the community
• Safe Community Ambassadors & Volunteer program 

The Second Step Awarded $10,000 from The 'Quin Impact Fund

We are honored to receive a $10,000 grant from The 'Quin Impact Fund in support of our mission to help survivors of domestic violence heal and thrive. This generous investment will strengthen our comprehensive, survivor-centered services, including legal services, intervention and advocacy, and prevention education, helping more individuals and families build lives free from abuse. Thank you to The 'Quin Impact Fund for partnering with us to create safer, healthier communities.

Read the press release here.

Thank You Massachusetts Bar and Boston Bar Foundations!

We are deeply grateful to the Massachusetts Bar Foundation and Boston Bar Foundation for their continued investment in The Second Step! Their commitment to expanding access to justice has fueled the expansion of our Legal Services Program, ensuring more survivors can access high-quality legal advocacy and representation.

These latest grants will allow us to provide critical legal support to more survivors so they can move forward safely and confidently. Together, we are building safer, more supportive communities where survivors can heal and thrive.

Join us for Coffee & Conversation

Tuesday, September 29th

8:30 - 10:00am

Our Office - Newton, MA

Join us for Coffee & Conversation, an engaging behind-the-scenes experience where you'll follow a survivor's journey through The Second Step's comprehensive services - from the first confidential phone call to intervention & advocacy, legal support, and prevention education. Meet our dedicated staff, learn how our integrated approach helps survivors heal and thrive, and discover meaningful ways you can help build safer, healthier communities. We hope you'll join us for this inspiring morning of conversation, connection, and impact.

RSVP here!

The Second Step welcomes Lily (Guttentag) Buchbinder

to the Board of Directors

A Day at Fenway Park!

The Second Step had a fantastic time at Fenway Park on July 1st, where we connected with more than 200 community members at our information table. Visitors learned about our services, tested their knowledge with our interactive Relationship Reality Check game, and picked up resources and giveaways. After a successful day of outreach and meaningful conversations, our team celebrated with hot dogs, ice cream, and a Red Sox game! Thank you to the Commissioners Communtity Initiative for tickets to the game and the Red Sox Foundation for helping us share our mission!

Prevention Education in the Community

This summer, The Second Step's Prevention Education team has been busy building partnerships, providing training, and raising awareness throughout our community. Recent highlights include Brookline's National Night Out, the launch of our summer series with Northeastern University's Community Voices group, and the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) Conference, where Stacy and Kaitlyn presented!

Coming up, you can find us at:

• Fan Expo - August 7-9
• Boston Tattoo Convention - September 18-20
• Start Anew Clinic - September 23

We look forward to connecting with community members, sharing resources, and promoting healthy relationships at each of these events! Learn more and inquire.

Become a Safe Community Ambassador or Volunteer!

Helping survivors of domestic violence heal and thrive

in safe and supportive communities.

Thank you to our foundation and corporate partners for supporting

The Second Step and our work with survivors of domestic violence!