Boston Waves: Step Forward Day 2026
For over 30 years, Step Forward Day has brought together community members from all six of Pepperdine's schools to embody Pepperdine's mission through community service projects across the country. We invite you to open your heart and roll up your sleeves for a day of community service with your regional network!
Led by your Boston Waves Chapter Leaders, alumni, parents, and friends are invited to serve at Cradles to Crayons, which strives to provide clothing security to children in need. Waves will assist with several tasks, including quality-checking, sorting, and packing donations for distribution. Rep the Pepp in your blue and orange, and jump into service! *Please note that a separate waiver and registration must be completed to confirm your attendance with the organization.
Location: Cradles to Crayons • 281 Newtonville Avenue, Newton, MA 02460
Age Requirements: This project is family friendly, but children must be supervised at all times.
Support the Waves of Service Fund: You are invited to give a gift during the registration process which will go directly to the Pepperdine Waves of Service Fund and will equip our alumni and community members with the tools to be changemakers in their communities.
Please submit accommodation requests to alumni@pepperdine.edu at the time of registration. Advance notice is requested to secure accommodations.
Your Boston Waves regional network leaders are Nina Sprenger ('17), Carly Hanna ('16), and Bo Wu (MS '11).
When
September 12, 2026
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Where
Cradles to Crayons - Giving Factory
281 Newtonville Avenue, Newton, Massachusetts, 02460, United States
Contact
Ashley Stephens-Ross
ashley.stephens@pepperdine.edu
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