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Step Up Celebration 2025 was an unforgettable evening! On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Steps to Success team, thank you for making Step Up Celebration 2025 a joyful and inspiring celebration. Your presence, energy, and generosity filled the room with hope and purpose. Whether you joined us in person or supported the event from afar, you are helping to drive meaningful, long-lasting change for our students and families. Together, we raised critical funds that will power our programs, expand opportunities, and ensure that every student we serve has the resources and encouragement they need to thrive.

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At the event, we premiered our newest video, “What Do You Dream of Doing?” focused on our high school programs and Neyemie, a BHS senior. Neyemie will matriculate to the University of Connecticut in the fall, and her story is a testament to how the opportunities and consistent support Steps provides change our students’ lives.

As we look ahead, we’re more motivated than ever to deepen our impact and expand our reach. With your continued partnership, we can do even more—launching new initiatives, strengthening academic support, and championing educational equity in Brookline. We hope you’ll stay connected to our work, share our mission and the achievements of our students, and continue to invest in the potential of the young people we serve.

With gratitude, 

Nia Jacobs
Executive Director

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Rachel Goodman
Chair, Board of Directors

As we look ahead, we’re more motivated than ever to deepen our impact and expand our reach. With your continued partnership, we can do even more—launching new initiatives, strengthening academic support, and championing educational equity in Brookline. We hope you’ll stay connected to our work, share our mission and the achievements of our students, and continue to invest in the potential of the young people we serve.

With gratitude, 

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Bob Bland

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Jennifer O'Brien Chang

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Julia Clarkson and Steve Glick

August Jacobs Hays

Melissa Ellis and Morris Housen

Susan and Jim Hunnewell

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Rita Lara and Daniel Kidorf

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Carol and Werner Lohe

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Mark Pasternack and Judy Meyers

Jan Aceti and K. M. Peterson

Heather and Michael Pineault

Charlie Sandmel and Barbara Simonetti

Julie Burkley and Craig Wohlers

Megan and David Zug

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