About Us

First Step Florence focuses on helping families residing  within Florence,  Oregon  that  are  in  need of safe and stable housing.  

We offer the only transitional housing program in Florence, Oregon.

Our  unique  program  teaches  participants to  set and achieve goals appropriate for their own family’s  progress  and  includes  housing  assistance,  job  placement,  and  a  financial  saving  plan.

First Step resources and programs are designed to encourage successful living  and  to  date  has  helped  move  over  thirty  children,  along  with  their  parents,  out  of  insecure  living  situations.

First Step  offers  private  housing  units  for individual families  in  safe  and  secure locations  throughout  the  Florence  area.

Each  of  our  locations  is  mantained  and  fully  monitored  by  First  Step.

We are also  in the beginning stages of developing a  

permanent  location  for  our  program.  

This  will  include 40  brand  new  housing  units ,  

a  child  care  center,  and  community  center, 

on  our  very  own  multi-acred site.

First Step Florence is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies solely on donations and grants for funding.

First Step Florence provides secure shelter 

by offering short term housing units along with a program that 

helps guide families toward self-sufficiency. 

Families in need of housing are fully vetted and go through a stringent application process 

prior to being admitted to the program. 

They are supported and monitored throughout their tenancy and are required to follow strict rules in order to 

participate in the program.

First Step provides a family safe environment that is free from violence, drugs, and illicit activity.

To apply for the program or make a referral contact Melanie Green: 541-999.6861

The  support  of  our  local  community  is  what  makes  the  First  Step  transitional  housing  program  possible.  

Monetary  donations, volunteering, and  supporting our mission through word-of-mouth  connections  all help  our  program  succeed  and  grow. 

We can  only  accomplish our goals with the help of our wonderful community.

From time to time, First Step is also  in need of  donated bedding, furniture and  appliances.  

Additionally,  donated RVs and  trailers  Make  it  possible  for  us  to  house  more  families  in  need.   

Please contact us at info@firststepflorence.org!

See our Art  Benefit  page to  select  locally  produced art  in  exchange for a set donation amount.