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ABC 7 Reports on New Affordable Housing in SF

First Place is proud to partner with Mercy housing to provide on-site services at their new apartment complex at 1100 Ocean Avenue. This complex has 25 units designated for homeless young people ages 18 – 24. Charisma Aaron is one of these young people. She spent years in the foster care system but despite the challenge, is now attending college and says having this stability will make a difference.

Watch the video from ABC.

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18 Months of My First Place™ in New Jersey 

In July 2023, New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families, Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen, and Volunteers of America launched […]

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Share the Spirit: For children exiting foster care, this local organization offers a critical lifeline

The support Stevie receives from First Place for Youth means the difference between homelessness and hope. Today, Stevie is thriving […]

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Evidence Our Program Works  

We couldn’t be more excited to share some incredible news, marking a huge milestone in First Place’s 28-year journey: an […]

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