STEP into Grace

STEP into Grace
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6-10 pm
Grace by Nia | 60 Seaport Blvd #325, Boston, MA 02210


DRESS code: FUN & FABULOUS – whatever makes you feel good!
Full Sponsorship Benefits


Join us for an evening of entertainment at Boston’s favorite club – Grace by Nia. Hear music performed by Project STEP’s students, faculty, and alumni. Enjoy soul food and sip libations, all while helping us celebrate STEP’s decades of championing equity and excellence.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6-10 pm
WHERE: Grace by Nia – 60 Seaport Blvd. | Boston, MA
WHY: Support Project STEP students, music education, and equity in the arts!
DRESS: Party attire – whatever makes you feel GREAT!
PARKING: We encourage you to make a plan for parking prior to to the event:
• Consider using a ride-share service such as Uber or LYFT.
• Take the MBTA Red Line to South Station. Hop on any Silver Line bus and go one stop to Courthouse.
• Parking Garages: One Seaport Garage (75 Sleeper Street), Fan Pier Garage/Pilgrim Parking (1Bond Drive). Please note parking can be up to $45 for a 4-hour event.
• Try the smart phone application Spot Hero to find the best available price/spot near the venue.


Honorary Committee

as of 2/7/25
Vanessa Calderón-Rosado​, Inquilinos Boricua en Acción​
Betsy Moyer, Partner of Project STEP Founder William Moyer
Taneshia Nash Laird, Project REAP
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Event Committee

Audley H. Fuller, Hagens Berman
Melinda K. Cheston, Non-Profit Fundraising & Development
Sheila Green, Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development | American Revolution 250th Anniversary
Dr. Carla Haith, Mother Caroline Academy
Sara E. Kitaeff, Esq., Rubin and Rudman’s Family Law Practice Group
Alex McCray, Philanthropy Massachusetts 
Elisa Pepe, National Bureau of Economic Research


Evening Sponsors

Vivace Sponsors

Diane M. Austin & Aaron J. Nurick

Andante Sponsors

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