First Step House

08/31/2026

Every life lost to overdose is a life that mattered. Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor them – and recommit to the work of prevention, treatment, and recovery. 💜

Overdose is preventable. Recovery is possible. And no one should have to face substance use disorder alone.

If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available. First Step House is here.

08/28/2026

Thank you, King Family Foundation, for supporting Valor House, our transitional housing program for veterans.

Coming home from service doesn't always mean coming home to stability. For some veterans, it means facing homelessness, incarceration, or crisis with nowhere to turn.

King Family Foundation's support of Valor House gives veterans a safe place to live, a community that understands their journey, and the resources and time to rebuild.

08/26/2026

🏗️ "A dignified place to live means you got a place that's well built, that meets your needs, and a place you can feel comfortable in and feel like you matter." – Tyler Fellows, Bonneville Builders

In the final part of our 4-part series, Tyler Fellows shares why "affordable housing" doesn't mean cutting corners – and how at 44 North, it means the opposite.

This video is made in partnership with Housing Connect Thank you to everyone who shared their perspective throughout this series – we can't wait for 44 North to open its doors this fall.

🎥 Watch here: https://bit.ly/44U42B3

👀 Stay tuned – we'll have more details on our opening ceremony soon!

Tyler Fellows, VP of Operations and project manager at Bonneville Builders, shares why "affordable housing" doesn't mean lower quality — at 44 North, it means the opposite. Tyler discusses the higher standards, care, and craftsmanship behind the project, and why every resident deserves a well-buil...

08/24/2026

"It's been such peace of mind, the ability to focus on what I need to focus on and not have to worry about my housing too." – Stratford Apartments Resident

When someone doesn't have to spend their night wondering where they'll sleep, everything else becomes possible. They can focus on their recovery, their health, rebuilding relationships with family, holding down a job, or simply getting a full night's rest. Stable housing isn't the finish line – it's the foundation that makes everything else achievable.

This Supportive Housing Week, we're celebrating stories like this – and the stability affordable housing makes possible.

08/21/2026

Thank you, Sorenson Legacy Foundation, for your continued investment in First Step House's Peer Recovery Support program.

Peer specialists offer something no textbook can teach: the lived experience of walking through recovery and coming out the other side. They meet people exactly where they are – with empathy instead of judgment, and hope instead of doubt.

Your support helps make sure no one has to face recovery alone.

08/17/2026

Did you know you can support healthcare and housing in our community every time you buy groceries? 🛒

Smith's Inspiring Donations program lets you choose a nonprofit to support every time you shop – and it doesn't cost you a penny.

Signing up takes less than two minutes:
1️⃣ Go to smithsfoodanddrug.com and sign in to your account
2️⃣ Click "My Account"
3️⃣ Select "Inspiring Donations"
4️⃣ Search for First Step House, or enter our organization number: EK203
5️⃣ Click "Enroll"

That's it! Every time you shop with your Smith's card, a percentage goes to First Step House – fueling healthcare services and supportive housing for our neighbors.

Shop groceries. Support recovery. Zero extra effort.

08/14/2026

Thank you, Snowbird for your generous support of First Step House!

Recovery doesn't follow a single path, and the people we serve don't have just one need. Some are looking for healthcare services. Others need a safe place to live. Many need both, and more, at the same time.

Snowbird's general operating support gives us the flexibility to meet people exactly where they are – from healthcare services to supportive housing – and helps us show up for our community no matter what a person needs on their path to recovery.

08/10/2026

🏗️ What does it take to build a place people are proud to call home? For Preston Reading of Navigate CM and Development, it starts with the details.

In part three of our 4-part series, Preston shares how conversations about trauma-informed design – think: light, color schemes, sound – shape 44 North long before construction is complete.

"We try to make sure that this is a place that's going to be a home for people, and that they're going to feel comfortable and that they want to be here." – Preston Reading

🎥 Watch here: https://bit.ly/4w46kZx

This video is made in partnership with Housing Connect More to come.

Preston Reading, project manager with Navigate and owner's representative for First Step House and Housing Connect, discusses the behind-the-scenes decisions shaping 44 North's design. Preston shares how trauma-informed principles — natural light, calming colors, and thoughtful soundproofing — g...

08/07/2026

Thank you, KeyBank Foundation, for investing in First Step House's Employment Preparation and Placement program.

For people rebuilding their lives after homelessness, incarceration, or addiction treatment, a steady job is more than just income – it's proof that a different future is possible. KeyBank Foundation's support equips clients with the tools to get there: resume building, interview skills, and connections to employers that turn a fresh start into lasting stability.

Thank you, KeyBank Foundation, for supporting the path forward.

08/05/2026

Once again, Northrop Grumman Corporation showed up for veterans at Valor House. 💙

Last week, a volunteer team spent the morning painting two units at Valor House, getting them ready for veterans coming to heal and rebuild. One volunteer shared that it felt good to give back to veterans directly.

It's wonderful to see a group bring so much positive energy and care to our community. Thank you, Northrop Grumman, for sharing your time with us.