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Credit Suisse Partners with First Step and Raises Over $15,000

On September 9th Credit Suisse had a staff appreciation event on a cruise around Manhattan. As part of the event, they organized a creative fundraiser around a Wii boxing tournament for their executive staff. Credit Suisse employees would make donations to benefit First Step in the name of the executive they wanted to see participate in the Wii boxing tournament. This fun event raised over $15,000 for First Step. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Advisory Board members Ralph Sutton, Barbara Kolsun and Jane Singer for their efforts in making this fundraising event happen, and look forward to continued partnerships with Credit Suisse.

Class 96 Begins

Recently 24 remarkable women of Class 96 began their journey towards self-sufficiency. They are in their second week now and beginning to work on their PowerPoint presentations. The focus of the presentations are their short- and long-term goals. This exercise serves multiple purposes, including learning computer software and improving presentation and public speaking skills. Possibly even more important, is thinking about long-term goals. For many First Steppers, it's difficult to focus on the long-term as they face so many daunting obstacles, including domestic violence, homelessness and/or mental health issues. This exercise can begin the process for many of thinking about life 5 years and 10 years down the road, and putting a plan in place to achieve their goals. First Step is here every step of the way, as once our clients become graduates, they are entitled to lifetime services from us. We look forward to continuing to work with Class 96 and all our First Steppers.