Thank you to everyone who made our 20th Anniversary Scholarship Gala an overwhelming success! If you didn’t get a chance to attend, please take a moment to watch Jamie’s story to see how The Next Step transforms lives.

Our mission

what we stand for

To provide tuition assistance to individuals active in a 12-step recovery program for substance use disorder who demonstrate financial need and are pursuing an academic or vocational education.

Our Impact

Student Stories

your donations at work

Statistics

2025 Scholarships Awarded

2025 Scholarship Funding

Total Funding Since 2005