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Building
bridges out of homelessness in Sacramento.

4- Star Rating by Charity Navigator!

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We’re so proud to announce that First Step Communities has been given a 4-Star Rating (the highest possible) by Charity Navigator! What does a rating with Charity Navigator mean? You can give with confidence knowing that we have been independently evaluated for effectively stewarding donations! ALL of your donations go directly to client services.

 

To lean more, please check out our profile: 

Charity Navigator - Rating for First Step Housing dba First Step Communities

 

A rating by Charity Navigator enables organizations to help more people turn their values, passions and beliefs into meaningful change and impact. Charity Navigator provides the data, ratings and advice that cut through the noise, making it easy to make informed choices that turn intent into action. Because whether it’s money, time, expertise, information or material goods, there are more ways not just to believe, but to act. 

Please join us in celebrating this honor! Thank you for your support!

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! 

www.VoteSacramento.com

(Services -> Nonprofit organizations)

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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!  

Adopt a Cabin 2026

 Sponsor a temporary home at The Grove and support a young person on their next steps.

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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.

In need of shelter?

Call 2-1-1 and dial 8 to complete a shelter assessment and get connected to available resources.

Click below to learn more about Sacramento 211 or explore additional support services in your community.

Our Programs

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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