One Step Beyond Help Us Grow Gala Raises Over $350,000 to Support Innovative Programs and Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

(PHOENIX – Nov. 14, 2024) – One Step Beyond—a leading provider of comprehensive programs and services for adults with intellectual disabilities—raised $350,000 at its annual Help Us Grow (HUG) Gala to support the organization’s one-of-a-kind programs, which include life skills, employment, recreation, fine arts, and other essential services at five campuses across the Valley.

The HUG Gala was held at OnJackson in Phoenix and featured a dinner catered by the One Step Beyond Catering Program, uplifting presentations showcasing the organization’s programs, a live auction and more emceed by Simone Cuccurullo, anchor of Arizona’s Family Good Morning Arizona.

“One Step Beyond exists to serve the community and lift barriers to provide the necessary access and inclusive opportunities that adults with disabilities deserve,” said One Step Beyond CEO Madison Blanton. “The funds raised at our HUG Gala provide direct support to our programs and we are grateful for the everyday advocates who join us in support of creating more inclusive communities.”

One Step Beyond also presented the annual HUG Award to two Scottsdale residents, Anna Sepic of LevRose and Tyler Smith of Kidder Mathews, for their advocacy and work to positively uplift the disability community.

Those who were unable to attend but still wish to support One Step Beyond’s mission can contribute to the Help Us Grow campaign by making a monetary donation online at www.osbi.org/donate.

About One Step Beyond, Inc.

Phoenix-based One Step Beyond, Inc. (OSBI) is a private, nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programming and services for adults who have intellectual disabilities. One Step Beyond empowers its members to achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and employment through innovative culinary, education, fitness, and arts programs and strategic partnerships with local businesses that enable participants to contribute to and achieve greater social participation in their communities. One Step Beyond has five locations in the Phoenix Metro area, including Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, Southwest Phoenix and Surprise, as well as California locations in San Carlos and Redwood City. For more information about One Step Beyond programs and services, visit https://osbi.org/.