As we count down to our 25th Anniversary Celebration in May, we are sharing key features and building blocks of […]
The numbers are in and they show a demonstrable impact on My First PlaceTM program participants’ moving forward with their education. […]
You’ll certainly reduce the chill in your driveway when you donate a vehicle that just won’t warm up. Whether it’s […]
In 1998, when our founders Deanne Pearn and Amy Lemley were graduate students at the UC Berkeley Goldman School of […]
You’ve worked hard, you set money aside for the future, and you’re ready to enjoy your retirement years. Maybe you’re […]
“First Place has helped me really grow as a person.“ Meet Adelaida, a First Place For Youth program participant […]
Last year, First Place for Youth and our network partners in Boston, New York, Mississippi, and Cincinnati served 1,507 young […]
The holidays can be a hard time for foster youth. But over the last week at all of our housing […]
“First Place is a really, really, really good program, and I wish people would join this program because they help […]
My First Place™ participant and mother, Kaelyn, is working diligently to create a better life for her daughter. Because of […]
Up and down the state this summer, our First Place team has hosted weekly events and activities in the six-week […]
Anay, age 22, enrolled in the Rising Up program in November 2021 and looked forward to moving into her first […]
In the spirit of bringing in role models for navigating life after foster care, our partners at Art + Practice hosted […]
Donors like Regina are helping our young people reach their goals. For over two years, Regina Sheridan, a Corporate Social […]
My First Place participant, Myron, age 21, has long dreamt of a career in filmmaking, screenwriting, production, and acting. Now, […]
Former foster youth especially could be at risk of missing out on a tax credit, said Jane Schroeder, Chief Policy […]
Read how DJ took control of his journey, his story and his identity with First Place.
Learn how Xochtil stabilized her housing and support system, and used that foundation to advocate for others.
First Place superstars Xochtil Larios, age 22, and First Place Board Member (and MFP alum) Darryl McDavid, age 30, helped […]
First Place for Youth’s Los Angeles Youth Advocate, Stephanie Del Toro, was asked to comment on the recent baby formula […]
Recently, First Place moved several young adults into sparkling San Francisco apartments with great city views.