Ending homelessness by connecting individuals and families to resources that promote self-sufficiency and prevent future homeless episodes. We specialize in families and single homelessness
Ending homelessness by connecting individuals and families to resources that promote self-sufficiency and prevent future homeless episodes. We specialize in families and single homelessness
Homeless Children
Homeless Children
We are helping to school and house homeless with the help of other agencies. Children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason. Sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason. Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations. Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned
buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar
settings.
Housing
Housing
Emergency Housing, Interim Housing, Permanent Housing
Combine housing placement and rental assistance with a complete range of services to encourage long-term housing stability with the help of other agencies.
We strive to assist our residents in the areas of economic, emotional, and spiritual well-being in order to enhance self-esteem and a sense of personal pride. We value accountability, integrity, and self-sufficiency. The dignity of the individual person and the corresponding respect that follows is the guiding principle of our service to the homeless person.
Homeless Veterans
Homeless Veterans
We All Can Stand With Veterans
First Light International Foundation offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals who want to make good on the commitment we’ve given our nation’s heroes. Volunteer at our nation’s VA hospitals, drive veterans to appointments or provide specialized help based on individual needs. No matter who you are, or what your level of experience, you can stand by our nation’s veterans.
Homeless veterans are predominantly male, with roughly 9% being female. The majority are single; live in urban areas; and suffer from mental illness, alcohol and/or substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders. About 11% of the adult homeless population are veterans. Roughly 45% of all homeless veterans are African American or Hispanic. Homeless veterans are younger on average than the total veteran population. Approximately 9% are between the ages of 18 and 30, and 41% are between the ages of 31 and 50.
For 17 years Pastor Stephanie Stieler made it her job to make sure the Homeless are fed and housed. As a Pastor Stephanie also make sure that all homeless, link in with a church in their direct area. "It's important to build a relationship with each client.
Pastor Stephanie Stieler
Pastor Stephanie Stieler
President & Founder
The crucial part of healthy eating is a balanced diet. A balanced diet - or a good diet - means consuming from all the different good groups in the right quantities. We make sure all the homeless get a good meal and a food box
Healthy Meals and Food Boxes
Healthy Meals and Food Boxes
Food and Nutrition is important in Homelessness.
We Help homeless children getting in a school district and school supplies and a social worker monitoring the situation and the growth of the child.. The health department take control and meet all the children's medical needs.
Back to School Supplies
Back to School Supplies
We supply backpacks, shoes and school supplies