First Stop, Inc.

💡 Did you know our Outreach Team performs 5 critical functions? First Stop’s Outreach Services are dedicated to meeting people where they are—literally. Our team goes into unsheltered areas to connect with individuals experiencing homelessness, offering vital resources like food, clothing, and healthcare referrals. We work to build trust and guide clients on the path toward housing and stability. Learn more about how our outreach program is making a difference in Huntsville: https://lnkd.in/ea6jhqM4 #FirstStopOutreach #EndHomelessness #CommunityCare #SupportLocal

🧦 Socktober is halfway through, and we still need your help! 🧦We're collecting socks throughout the month of October to support Huntsville’s homeless community, and every pair counts! You can drop off donations at multiple locations around town, at our office, or even bring them to our Annual Dinner. Socks are a small but crucial item that makes a huge difference in keeping our clients warm, safe, and comfortable this fall. Let’s make the rest of Socktober count! Where to Donate: - Premier Bank of the South (Huntsville) – 2123 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL - Premier Bank of the South (Madison) – 8803 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL 35758 - Refuge Church – 5700 AL-53, Harvest, AL 35749 - First Stop Day Center: Donations can be delivered directly to our office during business hours. - Annual Dinner: If you’re attending our Annual Celebration Dinner, feel free to bring your donations with you! 📍Find out how to donate: firststop.org/socktober #Socktober #SupportFirstStop #WarmHeartsWarmFeet #CommunityCare

🧦 It's Socktober! 🧦 Throughout October, we’re collecting socks for our clients, a small but essential item that helps keep them warm, safe, and comfortable during the colder months. You can drop off donations at multiple locations around town, at our office, or even at our Annual Dinner! Every pair makes a big difference for someone in need. Let’s show our community some warmth this Socktober! Where to Donate: - Premier Bank of the South (Huntsville) – 2123 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL - Premier Bank of the South (Madison) – 8803 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL 35758 - Refuge Church – 5700 AL-53, Harvest, AL 35749 - First Stop Day Center: Donations can be delivered directly to our office during business hours. - Annual Dinner: If you’re attending our Annual Celebration Dinner, feel free to bring your donations with you! 📍Learn more and find drop locations: firststop.org/socktober #Socktober #SupportFirstStop #WarmHeartsWarmFeet #HelpHuntsville #CommunityCare

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Empower Sponsors! 🌟 We want to send a big thank you to Tim and Laurel Davis and Paul Freeman for being Empower Sponsors of our upcoming Journey Home Celebration Dinner. Your incredible support helps us continue our mission to serve our homeless neighbors and empower them toward stable, independent living. 💙 We’re excited to have you join us on October 28 for what promises to be an unforgettable evening! Interested in becoming a sponsor? The last day to secure your sponsorship is this Thursday October 10! Don’t miss out—visit https://bit.ly/3TQWI3M or contact Brian at Brian.Anderson@FirstStop.org to learn more.

Tomorrow, October 10, is the deadline to become a sponsor for First Stop’s Celebration Dinner and be featured in our event print materials! Don’t miss your chance to get your name out there while supporting 16 years of essential services for Huntsville’s homeless community. You can still sponsor after the deadline, but you won’t be included in our print materials. 🌟 📅 Print Deadline: October 10 🌐 Become a sponsor today: https://lnkd.in/esDhpsMX 🏅Pictured: New Horizons (Encounter Sponsor) #FirstStopDinner #SupportFirstStop #CommunityImpact #EndHomelessness

This month’s volunteer highlight is Johnnie Hargrove, who has been a dedicated volunteer with First Stop for several years! Each week, Johnnie works at our hygiene window, helping clients access essential items and building meaningful connections along the way. Johnnie’s passion for First Stop’s mission of empowerment shines through in everything she does. We’re so grateful for her kindness and commitment to improving the lives of our clients. Want to learn more about Johnnie’s inspiring story? Read the full blog post to see how she’s making a difference. Thank you, Johnnie, for your incredible dedication and for being a light to our community. Your kindness and commitment have made a lasting impact on so many lives. View the post here: https://lnkd.in/e5gV7nWk

Thank You to Our Encounter Sponsors! ✨ We’re incredibly grateful to our Encounter Sponsors— New Horizon 5 , Redstone Federal Credit Union, Premier Bank Of The South, WellStone, Barrios Technology, LTD, and Heritage Homes—for your generous support of First Stop’s Annual Journey Home Celebration Dinner. Your contributions help us continue providing essential services and support to our homeless community. 💙 We look forward to celebrating with you on October 28! There’s still time to become a sponsor and join us in making a lasting impact. The final day to secure your sponsorship is October 10! For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3TQWI3M or contact Brian at Brian.Anderson@FirstStop.org.

September is National Recovery Month. At First Stop, we’ve been wearing purple all month to recognize progress in the fields of mental health and substance use, as well as honor our clients, past and present, who’ve struggled with afflictions. #FirstStop #EncounterConnectEmpower

As many have seen and heard, there was a fire at the Derrick St camp, also known as The Slab, yesterday afternoon here in Huntsville. This is the largest single camp in the city. While we are thankful that no one was seriously injured, this fire was still devastating to some of our unhoused clients as many lost all their possessions. At First Stop we are dedicated to helping our clients through our Outreach team and will be working with them over the coming days to help replace what supplies and resources we can to ensure the safety and health of our unhoused clients. While the need for assistance is always great, an unfortunate incident such as this only compounds the need for groups in the Huntsville area to support those struggling with homelessness. Joining with our partners and friends such as Shower Up Huntsville, ROSS Madison County, Refuge Church, City of Huntsville, AL and others, we will continue to offer our support, resources and facilities to our clients in need and work together to provide sustainable and safe resources in the coming days and beyond. Anyone wishing to donate supplies, time or other resources can do so through First Stop in Huntsville at 206 Stokes Street, or can visit our website at www.firststop.org To donate: https://lnkd.in/g_hfbnsu To volunteer: https://lnkd.in/eJ7drw-E #EncounterConnectEmpower #FirstStop

Did you know our enrichment programs aren’t just contained to our day center? A group of our clients recently went on a field trip to the North Huntsville Library’s Workforce Development Lab, where they worked under the expert instruction of Tracie Collier on resumes. A big thank you to Traci and the Huntsville library staff for working with our clients! If you’d like to help out with our enrichment program, get in touch with Shannon.Curry@FirstStop.org to learn more about our classes! #FirstStop #EncounterConnectEmpower