Ending Homelessness Starts Here
First Day helps 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
Founded by a coalition of concerned Whittier residents, First Day serves communities across Los Angeles County, with a focus on underserved SPA 7. Guided by a vision of a healthy, safe, and vibrant community, we promote stability through housing, health, employment, and civic engagement while grounded in 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 rental 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.