The Evening of Gratitude

We are pleased to announce The Evening of Gratitude, an upcoming community event hosted by Next Steps of O’Connor Foundation. This gathering serves as a critical touchpoint for our stakeholders, partners, community members, and sponsors to celebrate the journey our founder, Jon O'Connor, began 25 years ago. Together, we look forward to the continuation of that mission by gathering support for our three core pillars: Adaptive Wellness, Innovative Use of Technology, and Research Initiatives for the coming year. Attendees will receive an exclusive briefing on our recent progress and have the opportunity to engage directly with the Next Steps team driving these vital initiatives forward

Connecting to Our Cause

Backed by a responsible and steady annual budget of over $750,000 we ensure our daily programs are sustainable. But to meet the growing needs of those we serve, we need to look ahead. This event is our opportunity to bridge that gap together. Your attendance and generosity directly fuel the high-quality care, innovation, and wellness initiatives that define our mission and support our pillars.

The Impact of Your Support

Your involvement does more than just fund our work—it directly scales our three core pillars of service. Every contribution made tonight breathes life into our essential programs. In fact, our data shows that community-backed initiatives achieve a 25% higher success rate in bringing long-term stability to those we serve. Best of all, you can give with absolute confidence: 100% of the net proceeds go directly toward our mission of building a stronger, more resilient community.

We invite you to join us in this investment and help secure the future of our programs.

Next Steps of Forward

Thankful for Every Step: This season, we’re thankful for every step, and for everyone who makes the next one possible.

Team Members