Phoenix 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 Phoenix Waves Chapter Leaders, alumni, parents, and friends are invited to serve with OCJ Kids, which exists to provide opportunities, create community, and fight for justice for foster and at-risk kids in Arizona. Waves will assist with several tasks, including rebuilding and refilling hygiene welcome kits, cuddle bags, transition suitcases for aged out youth, and more! Rep the Pepp in your blue and orange, and jump into service! *Please note that a waiver will be completed on-site when you arrive at OCJ Kids.
Location: OCJ Kids • 21630 North 9th Ave Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Age Requirements: This project is family friendly, but children under 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
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 Phoenix Waves regional network leaders are Nicole Aquilina (MBA '20), Davonte Davis (MBA '20) and Kelsey Halverson (JD '14).
When
September 12, 2026
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Where
OCJ Kids
21630 N. 9th Ave Suite 103, Phoenix, Arizona, 85027, United States
Contact
Taylor Gracie
taylor.gracie@pepperdine.edu
310-506-4142
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