Please contact us if you would like
additional information.
WE ASK
THAT
CONSIDER
YOU
...
What you can give financially, in goods donations, or in the way of volunteer service.
No gift is too small, and your generosity will
make a tremendous difference in the lives of
those in need.
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Tracy Sanchez
CEO/Co-Founder
(262) 237-1606 (cell)
First Step Services, Inc.
We Energies (electric and gas accounts)
TDS (telephone)
Bank of Elmwood (Attn. Ron Stevensmortgage account)
Second Harvest
1700 W. Fond du Lac Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53205
*On-sight account #2731 for homeless
meals
*Pantry account # 1921 for food pantry
April Thomas
Executive Director
[email protected]
Kim Whiteside, President/Secretary
[email protected]
cell: 847-815-3316
Hours of operation
Transitional Day Shelter
Summer Hours
Monday - Saturday 8:00 - 2:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Serving The Homeless
Winter Hours
Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm
New in 2009
Wet Shelter: November I-April
7:30pm-6:30am
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First Step Services, Inc.
1017 63rd Street
Kenosha WI 53143
Phone: (262) 605-8859
Fax: (262) 605-8859
Email: [email protected]
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Please contact us if you would like
additional information.
WE ASK
THAT
CONSIDER
YOU
...
What you can give financially, in goods donations, or in the way of volunteer service.
No gift is too small, and your generosity will
make a tremendous difference in the lives of
those in need.
•
•
•
•
•
First Step Services, Inc.
We Energies (electric and gas accounts)
TDS (telephone)
Bank of Elmwood (Attn. Ron Stevensmortgage account)
Second Harvest
1700 W. Fond du Lac Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53205
*On-sight account #2731 for homeless
meals
*Pantry account #1921 for food pantry
Tracy Sanchez
CEO/Co-Founder
(262) 237-1606 (cell)
April Thomas
Executive Director
[email protected]
Kim Whiteside, President/Secretary
[email protected]
cell: 847-815-3316
Hours of operation
Transitional Day Shelter
Summer Hours
Monday - Saturday 8:00 - 2:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Serving The Homeless
Winter Hours
Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm
New in 2009
Wet Shelter: November I-April
7:30pm-6:30am
First Step Services, Inc.
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Transitional
SeNing
Day Shelter
The Homeless
WE OFFER A HAND UP,
NOT A HANDOUT!
OUR MISSION:
EMPOWERING
THE
HOMELESS
TO A
BETTER WAY
OF LIFE
First Step Services, Inc.
1017 63rd Street
Kenosha WI 53143
Phone: (262) 605-8859
Fax: (262) 605-8859
Emai/: [email protected]
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WHO
WE ARE
First Step Services,
Inc. Transitional
Day Shelter has
been serving homeless individuals and
families since December 31, 2003 and
is located in
Kenosha, Wisconsin. It is the only daytime shelter in
Kenosha that is open seven days a
week and it provides clients with the
basic necessities of food, clothing,
shelter, support services and referrals
to other community agencies and programs.
The mission of First Step Services is to
assist individuals who are currently
homeless and help them transition into
permanent housing and gainful employment. The homeless population in
Kenosha is growing at a rapid rate and
the need for a day shelter is critical for
serving homeless families and individuals. It is our goal to provide a
place for homeless individuals and
families to go during the day, to receive support services and also be a
part of a caring and respectful community.
Our program components are designed
to motivate individuals to look for
housing and stable employment. We
provide aftercare when permanent
housing is found as well as make referrals to community resources when
needed.
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First Step Services provides a
safe haven during the day for
any homeless individual or
family that is without adequate housing. This includes
individuals
• Enrolled in the Inns program
• Living at a train or bus station, a park, or
a car
• Living in an abandoned building, or
• Living in other situations that are not
fixed, regular or appropriate for daytime
residence.
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provide our clients with the following:
Two meals daily (breakfast and lunch)
Free clothing and hygiene items
Shower facilities
Use of computers
Assistance with resume writing and completing job applications
Telephone and message service
Use of address for postal needs
Local newspaper for employment and
housing searches
Referrals to local agencies
Networking with local churches for
medical assistance
Networking with local thrift stores
Assistance with Id's and bus tokens
(when funds are available)
Care packages provided when housing is
located (if items are available)
Thursday Bible Study
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ONGOING
NEEDS
Financial: tax deductible donations of
any amount will do a great deal to improve the lives of our clients.
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Goods: Food (perishable & nonperishable), household items, personal
hygiene products, baby supplies,
clothes (all sizes), cleaning supplies,
educational items (school supplies,
books, magazines,
etc.) , medical supplies, and health
needs are essential
to restoring dignity.
Time and Talent:
All of the shelter
staff members are volunteers and are
not paid. Volunteers are needed to
help in any capacity by sharing their
time and talents (i.e. prepare meals, life
skills instructors, pantry, facility improvements, and fundraising events).
We also welcome community and
church groups to serve as volunteers.
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