First Step Back Home

05/24/2026

So thankful.to receive these funds..
They are exclusively being used for motel stays for our homeless clients.

Operation Round Up at Work – March 2026 💛
Thanks to the generosity of our members, the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust awarded $32,897 in Operation Round Up grants in March to support individuals, families, and local organizations across our service area.

Focus Marines Foundation — $2,000 to help with funding the purchase of laptops for veterans participating in the organization’s program to help Marines transition to civilian life after service.
First Step Back Home — $1,500 to fund the organization’s homeless emergency shelter services.
Disabled Athlete Sports Association — $500 to help fund equipment for the organization’s programs for disabled athletes.
Faith Through Fire — $495 to help purchase stuffed animals for the children of breast cancer patients at the organization’s retreat.
Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Services — $1,500 to help provide housing assistance to homeless families or those on the verge of homelessness.
Youth In Need — $1,500 to help fund the organization’s sheltering services for homeless youth.
Turning Point — $1,800 to help with facility repairs to ensure security at the organization’s emergency domestic violence shelter.

Because you round up your spare change, real help reaches real people in our communities. Thank you for making a difference!

05/24/2026

We always try to service our homeless veteran clients. FSBH was founded by a Navy Vietnam Veteran and he has a heart especially for those guys!

Did you know that 20% of the male homeless population are veterans? While substantial progress has been made in reducing veteran homelessness over the past two decades, many veterans continue to face barriers related to housing and reintegration into civilian life.

In addition to the broader causes of homelessness affecting many Americans, some veterans face service-related challenges that increase their vulnerability – for example, 51% of homeless veterans have disabilities.

For many veterans, stable housing is the foundation needed to address healthcare, employment, recovery, and long-term stability. The Care Service Street Outreach team has had the privilege of walking alongside veterans experiencing homelessness in our community and working to get them housed. We are grateful for their service and are honored to play a small part in building the community support system for them.

Learn more about veteran homelessness: https://nchv.org/veteran-homelessness/

05/24/2026

Fun afternoon being hosted by Mission Financial for new Star Wars movie...comfy seats, even popcorn and soda...for our Board team today. Thanks Janssen Longenecker!

05/08/2026

And THANK YOU too especially to our FSBH supporters who knocked it out of the park for us and got every one of the 10 matches totalling $21,500 fulfilled!

St. Louis, thank you.

In a time where so many nonprofits are being asked to do more with less, this year’s Give STL Day reminded us of something powerful: this community still shows up.

To every nonprofit serving our region day in and day out, thank you for the work you do behind the scenes and on the front lines. And to every donor, advocate, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who gave, shared, encouraged, and believed in this day… thank you for proving once again what’s possible when a community comes together.

The 13th annual Give STL Day raised $3.6 million for local nonprofits across the St. Louis region. That impact will ripple far beyond today.

St. Louis, this is what generosity looks like.

05/08/2026

There's still a little time left! Click here to be a part of it with our cause helping the homeless in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties. Www.givestlday.org/firststepbackhome

Give STL Day is not over and we have officially surpassed $3 Million Dollars raised for nonprofits. Make your donation before 10am Friday, May 8th, 2026 to still be included in this day of generosity!

05/07/2026

Today’s the BIG Day - Give STL Day in full swing! Please remember our cause, as funds are greatly needed to lodge homeless folks who call daily in need of a safe place to sleep and take a shower and regroup. Did you know there’s NO SHELTERS in St. Charles County for them to “walk-in”- so we use local motels and it costs $65-90/night.

At this point we’re in first place for dollars raised by a micro charity. Help us keep up the momentum: www.GiveSTLDay.org/firststepbackhome

05/06/2026

In less than 6 hours this year’s Give STL Day campaign will be in full swing! BE STRATEGIC and support our cause during one of the upcoming Power Hours: 9-10 am, noon-1 pm, 3-4 pm or 9-10 pm. Check out our link here to see all we’re doing to help the fragile families in our region: www.GiveSTLDay.org/firststepbackhome.

04/28/2026

Motel rooms, transportation assistance, cell phones and food…those are the things we pay for daily to help RESTORE the homeless - our unhoused neighbors. YOU can help by giving to our cause here: www.GiveSTLDay.org/firststepbackhome. For every $ you give, an equal 100% match is on the table! Early Giving is now open!

04/24/2026

We were thrilled to share the Treasure Chest of FSBH to the 200+ volunteers of Mary Martha Thrift Store Wednesday at their annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. This organization has a 50+ year of impacting our community with love, care and service to fragile families.

04/22/2026

Early Giving Begins Today! Did you know there are NO walk in general shelters for the homeless in St. Charles County? Help us get them a safe place to sleep, a shower, a chance to regroup and get started on their FIRST STEP back! For every $ you give, there's another $ in matching funds from ministry friends. Click here to give NOW! www.givestlday.org/firststepbackhome

04/15/2026

Just 7 days! Can you help us with a gift? It will be doubled with our matching donor supporters 100% up to $21,500! Www.GiveSTLDay.org/firststepbackhome

Heads up! Early Giving is just ONE WEEK AWAY! 🥳

As part of Give STL Day, the St. Louis Community Foundation begins early giving on April 22nd. Early giving runs from April 22nd - May 6th.

Are YOU ready to give? Head over to our Give STL Day website at www.givestlday.org to learn more about Give STL Day and the hundreds of nonprofits already registered for the day of giving.