FIRST STEP COMMUNITIES

Mission Statement: First Step Communities (FSC) will create interim housing communities where people experiencing homelessness can live in dignity.

Laura's House

Our mission is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence.

• Disaster Preparedness and Relief Service

• 3756.

The Elevated Studio Inc

Founded by design professionals aiming to elevate community after community through design excellence By providing one-on-one design assistance to homeowners whose home has been lost to or destroyed by natural disasters; by providing gap-funding and grants to provide financial assistance to vulnerable population to allow them to rebuild their homes after they have been damaged by natural disasters.

South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

The collective voice promoting prevention of domestic violence & sexual assault in South Carolina.

• Educational Services and Schools - Other

• 3758.

Empowerment Academy Inc

To engage in community development and enhancing communities by: aiding low-to-moderate income households in achieving homeownership through affordable housing initiatives, providing housing and consumer credit counseling, and housing development activities; aiding at-risk youth with improving their academic outcomes through education initiatives such as tutoring, test prep, and post-secondary readiness; aiding at risk and disabled youth with developing employment skills that improve their career readiness and employment outcomes; and engaging in community health initiatives and psychoeducation programs that improve community health outcomes.

• Community/Neighborhood Development, Improvement

• 3759.

Mosaic Community Builders Inc

The employees of the non-profit will live and serve in a designated multi-cultural community and will engage community members in various activities such as community suppers, fundraising drives for other non-profits (solely for the purpose of bringing the community members together in a cooperation activity), bible studies in homes, food bank volunteering, children playgroups, specialized church activity such as English Language teaching, and other activities that will engage a variety of cultural groups to work together in the community.

• Alliance/Advocacy Organizations

• 3760.

URBAN TRIAGE INCORPORATED

Empowering Black Families to excel and believe in their ability to make a difference by way of crisis response, advocacy, & community support services Urban Triage is founded and grounded in transformational education and learning that utilizes a framework to support people as they embark on a journey of selfdiscovery.

• Arts Education/Schools

• 3761.

ABLEVOICES

AbleVoices is a 501c3 org teaching photography to teens and adults with disabilities as a means for self-expression, creative and social outlets, and work-based learning.

Foothill AIDS Project

Founded in 1987, FAP is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization providing comprehensive services to those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.