The Energy Lives On!
Whether you were in the room or cheering us on from afar... Thank You. Highlights, photos, and videos are available below.
2025 Steps to Success: A Night to Remember
Even a power outage couldn’t stop the celebration! On May 20, more than 300 guests gathered for our annual Steps to Success Benefit and 25th Anniversary Celebration, and what unfolded was nothing short of wonderful.
With no slides or videos, the heart of the evening was the stories shared by our speakers, pictured below, from left to right:
- Daily Work Board Member Ibrahim Hirsi seated with keynote speaker Oballa Oballa, whom he introduced
- Audience member Wooj Byun, who answered our invitation to share a heartfelt reflection from the Table Talk
- Oballa Oballa at the podium, recounting his inspiring journey from a refugee camp to the Austin City Council and beyond
You can view the three videos we didn't get to show, plus the teaser videos, on this Playlist on our YouTube Channel.
We Did It—And Then Some!
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we didn’t just meet our Steps to Success fundraising goal, we exceeded it!
Together, we’ve raised nearly $141,000; surpassing our original goal and expanding what’s possible for job seekers striving toward meaningful work and thriving lives.
Every dollar means more personalized support, more interpreters, more technology, and more opportunities for people striving to build a better future. Thank you for showing up with such commitment and care.
Let’s keep the momentum going... because everyone gains when no one is left behind.
Use the Donate button below to give now.
2025 Event Photo Gallery
Evening Entertainment by The Umamies!
Thank you to The Umamies—featuring Maya Lehmann, Robert Lehmann, and Teiana Nakano—for filling the room with music on May 20. Maya and Teiana are also part of the Daily Work family, having served as interns through St. Olaf College’s Social Impact Scholar Program.
The Umamies are a pop band of Asian American musicians with Filipino and Japanese backgrounds, who strive to foster spaces for Asian expression, celebration, and joy—and we can’t wait to share that joy with you!
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One Word to Describe Daily Work
In honor of Daily Work’s 25th Anniversary, we asked job seekers, volunteers, donors, and staff one simple question: What’s one word you’d use to describe Daily Work?
This short video offers a glimpse into the heart of our mission—and the powerful relationships that make it all possible. Watch and see how courage, connection, and community come to life every day at Daily Work.
