Next Step Fund offers free, in-person retreats, creative programs, and mentorship for teens and young adults (ages 13–29) living with cancer, HIV, sickle cell, or rare genetic disorders. Their holistic approach empowers participants to build self-advocacy skills, musical confidence, and peer support—helping them transition from illness to a flourishing future.

Main Programs

Guide to  Adulting: online workshop series to learn about adulting with a chronic illness.

Music as medicine: 80+ original songs created through the Song Studio and Songbook programs annually

Campference multi-day residential programs that focus  on building community through fun games and activities from educational workshops, making music, and expressive arts