Ending Homelessness Starts Here
Each year, First Day helps more than 2,000 individuals and families experiencing homelessness transition to stable housing and self-sufficiency. Through compassionate support and essential services, we create pathways to lasting change.
About Us
Since 1989, founded by a coalition of concerned Whittier residents, First Day serves communities across Los Angeles County, with a strong presence in both SPA 7 and SPA 5. Guided by a vision of a healthy, safe, and vibrant community, we promote stability through housing, health, employment, and civic engagement while remaining grounded in our values of compassion, respect, integrity, collaboration, empowerment, and innovation.
Programs
We offer a broad range of services, including interim housing with supportive, safe, service-rich environments that combine trauma-informed care, harm reduction strategies, and intensive case management.
Access to Care
Helps individuals secure permanent housing by offering move in assistance, mental health support, employment services, and essentials like hygiene supplies, transportation, and document recovery.
Interim Housing Sites
Provides safe, low-barrier shelter with 24/7, trauma-informed support to help individuals stabilize and move toward permanent housing.
ICMS Program
Provides trauma-informed, wraparound care for individuals experiencing homelessness with complex medical, mental health, and substance use challenges.
Get Help
You’re not alone—help is available. We offer support for basic needs and can connect you to other necessary services through our referral process.
Get Involved
From donation drives to volunteering your time and talent, help bring hope and help to our clients. Your support changes lives. Sign up today!
Donate
Your gift helps provide safe shelter, essential services, and a path to stability for individuals experiencing homelessness. Every dollar makes a difference.
Resources
Explore local resources and community partners offering additional support. From housing and healthcare to food and employment services, help is available.
News
Inaugural Pathways to Hope Luncheon
Save the date for this exclusive gathering honoring the visionary supporters whose leadership and generosity are driving powerful, life-changing impact.
Access to Care Resource Fair Recap
The event brought together local organizations committed to expanding access to resources and services.
Meals for April / May
Making a difference, one meal at a time. Every meal we serve brings hope, dignity, and a brighter tomorrow.