Cooling center open:
Wednesday 7/29/26- Thursday 8/6/26
1pm-8pm daily
Need a break from the heat? Our Cooling Center is open Wednesday (7/29/26) through NEXT Thursday (8/6/26) and welcomes anyone seeking a safe, cool place to escape high temperatures.
Stop by to cool down, stay hydrated, and find relief from the summer heat. There will also be a place to charge your cell phone if needed. Please help us spread the word to neighbors, friends, and community members who may need a place to stay cool and safe.
We've been nominated for Sacramento Favorites of the Sacramento Bee.
Voting is NOW OPEN: July 20th- August 7th!
You may vote once per day. Please join in the celebration and vote for us! We're honored!
Thank you!
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First Step Communities is thrilled to share that we have earned the Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar)! Please join us in celebrating!
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Read Our Progress 2025
Inside, you’ll see the growth, stories, and steps we took this year as a community working toward stability for everyone.
Our Programs
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Our Mission
First Step Communities will create interim housing and emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Here they will live in safety and dignity, receive the services they require, and take a first-step away from homelessness toward self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
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