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The Dimock Center, founded on July 1, 1862 as the New England Hospital for Women and Children, was the first hospital in New England opened and operated by women for women, and only the second in the country. Noted prominently for its role in the history of women in medicine, Dimock strives to continue in the innovative spirit of trailblazers like Dr. Marie Zakrzewska, who established the hospital, and Mary Eliza Mahoney, the countrys first black nurse who studied here in 1879. Our nine-acre campus was designated as a National Historic Site in 1985 and a National Historic Landmark in 1991. Today, as the largest community based agency in Roxbury, Dimock serves thousands upon thousands of children, adults and families each year.

Dimock is a local and national model for the delivery of comprehensive health and human services. Our Health Care programs provide health maintenance, screening, immunizations, and prevention for adults and children with specialized clinics, including Womens Health and OB/GYN, HIV/AIDs, eye care, and dental care. Our Child and Family Development programs offer group fitness activities, academic support and computer training, as well as a safe environment for children and adolescents. Our Behavioral Health program assists those struggling with mental illness, developmental delay substance abuse or violence issues. For many individuals and families, participation in Dimocks programs and services literally saves lives.
Dimock Highlights of Dimocks work this year include our new Smart Kids After-School Program, offering children from 612 years of age after-school activities — we are now able to provide continuity of services for children from 018 years old. The Mary Eliza Mahoney Transitional Housing Program, a temporary homeless shelter for 28 families, provides medical care, life skills training, housing advocacy and job counseling enabling residents regain their self-sufficiency. We encourage you to come visit us on campus and let us show you firsthand how your contributions impact the community.

On Saturday, November 7th, nearly 2,000 friends and guests attended the 22nd edition of Steppin Out
for The Dimock Center.

The Dimock Center would like to thank our gala chairs for their leadership and support:

Honorary Chairs for Steppin Out 2009
Governor Deval L. Patrick
and First Lady Diane B. Patrick

2009 Steppin Out Gala Chair
Clayton H. W. Turnbull
Founder and CEO, The Waldwin Group

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many sponsors, volunteers, entertainers and guests for another wonderful evening of music and fun, in support of a great cause.

For more information about Steppin Out and the many programs this event benefits, please contact:

Office of Development & Communications
The Dimock Center
55 Dimock Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Telephone: 617-442-8800, ext. 1224
Fax: 617-442-7058
E-mail: [email protected]