Footsteps provides educational, vocational and social support to those seeking to enter or explore the world beyond the insular ultra-religious communities in which they were raised. People from the ultra-orthodox and Chasidic communities who choose to enter mainstream America currently do so as new immigrants in every sense. They face cultural disorientation and isolation coupled with a lack of practical and marketable skills. Founded in December 2003, Footsteps aims to assist individuals who choose to make this difficult transition.

Please see this press release announcing Lani Santo as the new Executive Director of Footsteps, July 2010.

To read about Footsteps in the news, please click here.

Footsteps is generously supported by the following foundations and organizations:

Privacy

Footsteps maintains a policy of confidentiality. The staff, volunteers and fellow participants do not disclose the names or other personal information of those who contact the organization. The organization requires that participants who attend the programs agree to honor this policy. However, the organization recognizes that there is no way to guarantee that everyone will abide by this policy.

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