FIRST STEP A RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INC
Programs
Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER: FIRST STEP PROVIDES EMERGENCY, TEMPORARY SHELTER TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR MINOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO OTHER SAFE PLACE TO STAY. INDIVIDUALS BEING SHELTERED BY FIRST STEP ARE PROVIDED A SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP AND LIVING AREA, LINENS/TOWELS, BATHROOM, TELEVISION, COMPUTER, INTERNET/WIFI ACCESS, LAUNDRY FACILITY, KITCHENS (FOOD STORAGE AND PREPARATION). GUESTS ARE PROVIDED ITEMS TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS (E.G. FOOD, CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, PERSONAL ITEMS, GIFT CARDS AND DISINFECTING/CLEANING/HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES). CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO ALL ADULT AND CHILD GUESTS. ALL OF FIRST STEP'S SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND CONFIDENTIAL. 57% OF DIRECT SERVICES EXPENSES WENT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES. FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, FIRST STEP PROVIDED SHELTER SERVICES TO 53 ADULTS AND 36 CHILDREN.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$360.4KDomestic Violence Support Services
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES: FIRST STEP PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN (BOTH RESIDENTS OF THE SHELTER AND NON-RESIDENTS). THESE SERVICES INCLUDE; CRISIS HOTLINE, SAFETY PLANNING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADULT SUPPORT GROUP, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY AND HOMEWORK GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT/LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE FINDING AND OBTAINING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING. FIRST STEP ALSO OFFERS FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT SERVICES. FIRST STEP SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND CONFIDENTIAL. FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 FIRST STEP PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO 148 ADULT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND 42 CHILDREN 30% OF DIRECT SERVICE EXPENSES WENT TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$189.7KRapid Re-Housing Program
RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT DEPOSITS, UTILITY DEPOSITS, RENTAL APPLICATION FEES, AND/OR SHORT-TERM RENT TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERED BY THE PROGRAM TO EXIT TO PERMANENT HOUSING. ASSISTANCE CAN CONTINUE FOR NO MORE THAN 24 MONTHS AND IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORDS, PROPERTY MANAGERS AND/OR UTILITY COMPANY. RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE STAFF TIME ON THE PROJECT. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED 13 HOUSEHOLDS (13 ADULT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND 10 CHILDREN) THROUGH THIS RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 13% OF DIRECT SERVICE EXPENSES WENT TO RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM ASSISTANCE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$82.2K
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