2025 STEP into Grace

SOLD OUT!

You're Invited: Please join Project STEP on Tuesday, April 8 at Grace by Nia in Boston's Seaport. This incredible evening will feature music, student performances, libations, food, and friends. All proceeds support Project STEP students and programs.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6-10pm
WHERE: Grace by Nia - 60 Seaport Blvd. | Boston, MA
WHY: Our most important annual fundraiser. Support Project STEP students, music education, and equity in the arts - celebrating over 40 years of excellence.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Lee Pelton, President & CEO, The Boston Foundation
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES: Courtney Cole, CBS News Boston
ONLINE AUCTION
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.

The William Moyer Champion of Change Awardee

Andrés Holder, Executive Director of Boston Children's Chorus.
We are thrilled to announce the creation of the inaugural William Moyer Champion of Change Award and its first-ever honoree!

The award honors William Moyer’s legacy, whose visionary leadership and commitment to equity in classical music were instrumental in the founding of Project STEP. It recognizes individuals who champion diversity, create opportunities, and make a lasting impact in the arts and beyond, embodying Bill’s principles and the core values of Project STEP: community, collaboration, and excellence.

When selecting the 2025 honoree, we immediately thought of Andrés Holder. With over a decade of experience in performing arts management, Andrés has been a driving force in advancing equity and excellence in the arts.

Learn more about Andrés Holder

Sponsors as of 2/14/25

Presto

Anonymous
Barbara and Amos Hostetter
Dianne Luby

Vivace

Diane M. Austin & Aaron J. Nurick
Meghan Jasani & Adam Margolin
Betsy Moyer

Allegro

Sheila Esquivel
Jessica and Douglas Fenton
Chad Smith

The Youth Career Coach, Inc.

Andante
Anonymous

The Honorable Levin H. Campbell

Melinda K. Cheston

CommonTime Pathways

Taneshia Nash Laird
Wilhelm and Tara Merck
Elisa Pepe
Alexandria Russell

FULL LIST OF SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
Partner/ Corporate Sponsorship

Honorary Committee as of 2/19/25

Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, Ph.D., CEO, Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción
Andrea Campbell, Attorney General of Massachusetts
Nia Grace, Owner, Grace by Nia
Imari Paris Jeffries,Ph.D., Executive Director, Embrace Boston
Makeeba McCreary,Ph.D., President, New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund
Betsy Moyer, Partner of Project STEP Founder William Moyer
Taneshia Nash Laird, Executive Director, Project REAP
Lee Pelton, President, The Boston Foundation
The Honorable Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Eneida M. Román, Esq., President and CEO, Amplify LatinX

Event Committee

Melinda K. Cheston
Audley H. Fuller
Sheila Green
Dr. Carla Haith
Sara E. Kitaeff, Esq.
Alex McCray
Elisa Pepe