First Step Communities

First Step Communities Mission Statement: First Step Communities (FSC) will create interim housing communities where people experiencing homelessness can live in dignity.

In the last few years, Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF) and the Sacramento Continuum of Care (CoC), following Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) directives, have made the Housing First model of placing homeless people in permanent housing and coordinating services their top objective. First Step Communities (First Step) agrees with the selection of Housing First as the priority model.

It should be noted, however, that a troublesome gap persists in the ability to secure funding to produce sufficient permanent housing, affordable and supportive, for the homeless population. Additionally, a segment of the chronic homeless population that has not been successful in accessing either permanent housing programs, shelter and/or services. It is this vulnerable population that is often unable to find either permanent housing or appropriate services programs. These individuals represent First Step’s targeted participants. First Step will provide interim housing and services to the most vulnerable in the homeless population, and in doing so, help prepare them for permanent rehousing as the move through the First Step interim program and prepare for rapid rehousing programs. Amazon wish list: https://a.co/2txDrf9

05/27/2026
05/21/2026

🎉 Our 4th Annual Health Fair is TOMORROW! 🎉

Join us for a day of health resources, community connections, support services, and more! Bring your family & friends — all are welcome! 💙

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! ✨

🎉 Only 4 days left! 🎉  The countdown is officially on for the 4th Annual Health Fair hosted by  First Step Communities &...
05/18/2026

🎉 Only 4 days left! 🎉 The countdown is officially on for the 4th Annual Health Fair hosted by First Step Communities & River District! Join us THIS Friday, May 22 from
9 AM – 12 noon for a morning filled with health resources, wellness support, community connection, food, services, and so much more! 💚

From health screenings and mental health services to haircuts, nutrition education, crafts, lunch, and community resources — this is an event you do not want to miss!

📍1400 North A Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

A huge thank you to all of our incredible sponsors, including (SMUD), Anthem, the City of Sacramento, Elica Health, LightStreet Collective, and partners helping make this possible for our community!

✨ Please SHARE this post with your friends, family, churches, coworkers, organizations, and networks to help us spread the word and reach those who may benefit from these amazing free services. Together, we can make a difference!

Thank you!  Thank you so much to our volunteers who assisted in building beds yesterday for our Roseville Road site. We ...
05/17/2026

Thank you!
Thank you so much to our volunteers who assisted in building beds yesterday for our Roseville Road site. We truly appreciate you.
We still need more volunteers! If you’re able, please email your availability to [email protected]

Tomorrow, we’re coming together to build more than tiny homes — we’re building hope, dignity, and fresh starts for our n...
05/15/2026

Tomorrow, we’re coming together to build more than tiny homes — we’re building hope, dignity, and fresh starts for our neighbors transitioning out of homelessness. 🏡✨

Join us as we volunteer to help build beds for new tiny homes and be part of something truly meaningful. Whether you can lend a hand for an hour or the whole day, your support makes a real impact.

Come serve with us, connect with community, and help create a place someone can finally call home. 💙

✨ YOU’RE INVITED! ✨Join us for the 4th Annual Health Fair hosted by First Step Communities and our incredible community...
05/14/2026

✨ YOU’RE INVITED! ✨

Join us for the 4th Annual Health Fair hosted by First Step Communities and our incredible community partners on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at our North A Street campus in Sacramento!

This is more than a health fair… it’s a day of hope, healing, connection, and community. 💚

We’re bringing together organizations, healthcare professionals, advocates, and neighbors to provide FREE resources and support for individuals and families in our community, including:

✨ Health screenings & physicals
✨ Blood pressure & diabetes screenings
✨ Mental health services
✨ Nutrition & wellness education
✨ Haircuts, showers & hygiene resources
✨ Vet care
✨ Crafts, self-care stations & community activities
✨ Lunch and more!

We believe every person deserves dignity, care, and the opportunity to thrive. Events like this are only possible because of compassionate supporters, sponsors, volunteers, and donors who believe in building a stronger Sacramento together.

If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a direct impact in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness, THIS is it. Your support helps create real change — from healthcare access and housing support to stability, healing, and hope for the future.

💛 We invite the entire community to attend, share this event, bring a friend, and help us spread the word.
💛 We also invite donors and community partners to continue investing in this life-changing work. Every contribution truly matters.

Together, we can continue being a bridge out of homelessness. Special Thanks to our sponsors , Anthem, the City of Sacramento, Elica Health, and The LightStreet Collective.

📍1400 North A Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
📅 Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

To learn more or support our mission:
First Step Communities Donations & Information

Thank you everyone for your support on the Big Day of Giving. We appreciate the shares, the likes, the donations, and yo...
05/10/2026

Thank you everyone for your support on the Big Day of Giving. We appreciate the shares, the likes, the donations, and your kindness! Without you, we couldn’t do this work. Thank you for partnering with us to help transform lives. Together we can make change.

05/07/2026

Exiting news!!! Because of a number of generous donors, we have a match of up to $22,000! There’s still time to give, as Today is the Big Day of Giving!!! Thank you to everyone who’s donated and shared so far! With this match, no gift is too small or too large! Please help us reach our goal and beyond! We all succeed together. Thank you www.bigdayofgiving.org/firststepcommunities

05/07/2026

Join us in helping for the Big Day of Giving 2026! Every person deserves dignity.
Every person deserves hope.
And every person deserves a chance to rebuild their life. ❤️

At First Step Communities, lives are being transformed every single day through housing, healthcare, mental health services, job readiness support, recovery programs, and compassionate community care for individuals experiencing homelessness.

This Big Day of Giving, YOU have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself. Your donation is more than a gift — it’s a warm bed, a hot meal, access to medical care, a pathway to employment, and renewed hope for someone who may have felt forgotten.

Real change happens when communities come together.

Please consider giving, sharing, reposting, and encouraging others to support this incredible mission. No amount is too small when it comes from the heart.

Together, we can help people take their first step toward stability, healing, and a brighter future. ✨ www.bigdayofgiving.org/firststepxommunities

Address

1455 Response Road, Ste 190
Sacramento, CA
95815

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 1:30pm - 10pm
Sunday 1:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

(916) 822-4900

Website

https://gcld.co/RZ4xxWZ

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