First Step

Non-profit dedicated to supporting DV and SA survivors.
Located in Wayne County, MI

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. First Step stands with survivors, their families, and their pets! Call our 24-hour helpline (734-722-6800), for information, resources, and support.
#DVAM #supportsurvivors #firststepcares

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A huge thank you to Tolima and the Dearborn Heights Moose for their generous donations to First Step! Your contributions of blankets, snacks, backpacks, and a variety of personal care items will make a meaningful difference for the survivors and families we serve.💜

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Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, in partnership with First Step, announced the Survivors FIRST Program, a diversion initiative for individuals charged with crimes who have experienced gender-based violence.
More information can be found online at https://t.co/i29CCbx1qx

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🎉𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗔𝗧𝗟 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻! 🎉

View items and place your bids online at https://t.co/adhDe522hV

Don't miss your chance; the auction closes on Oct. 16th at 10p (and you don't have to be present to win)! #bidnow

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Thank you Plymouth @meijer for the $10,000 donation to First Step and inviting us to celebrate the store's grand opening!

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Thank you to Mace Insurance Agency for being a Brilliance Sponsor this year! Your support makes our work possible.

Not able to attend the Gala? The silent auction will be live soon and open to everyone!

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Tomorrow, Sat. Oct. 10th, head over to Northern Wind Brewing for a fundraiser benefiting First Step! Featuring live music, a costume contest, and photo booth! See flyer for more details.

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Thank you to @CorewellHealth for being a Brilliance Sponsor again this year! Your support makes our work possible.

Not able to attend the Gala? The silent auction will be live next week and open to everyone!

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☕Wish List Wednesday! 🍭
All items should be shipped or delivered to our Wayne (4400 Venoy) office. See our Amazon gift list, https://t.co/4ogo9eGX6o, for suggestions and to ship directly to First Step! Thank you!

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Thank you Karen Wilson Smithbauer for being the Beacon of Hope Sponsor again this year! Your support makes our work possible.

Not able to attend the Gala? The silent auction will be live next week and open to everyone!

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Don't miss your chance to attend this year's You Are the Light Gala! Ticket and sponsorship sales end Friday, October 2nd. Get yours now at https://t.co/QOZEuAA24y

𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘢
🗓 Friday, October 16th
🕧 6:30p - 11:30p
📍Laurel Manor, Livonia

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Join Providential Fire at The First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn for a special benefit concert raising awareness and support for First Step!
📅 Date: Saturday, 10/03/2026
🕒 Time: 7:00PM
📍 Location First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn
🎟 FREE ADMISSION donations appreciated

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Thank you to all the volunteers, donors, and staff that made our Back to School Bash a success! You helped us give our families a bright start to the school year!

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Thank you Bridgewater Interiors for being a Brilliance Sponsor again this year! Your support makes our work possible.

You can join them, and us, at the Gala on October 16th by purchasing tickets online at https://t.co/adhDe51usn

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🍬Wish List Wednesday🎃
All items should be shipped or delivered to our Wayne (4400 Venoy) office. Shop our Amazon gift list, https://t.co/4ogo9eHuVW, to ship directly to First Step!
#wishlist

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We’re so thankful for our friends at 𝐆𝐌 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬!
A huge thank you to the GM Cares volunteers who came out to First Step and helped us complete our new bike shelter!
Your time, teamwork, and hard work made this project possible.
#GMCares #VolunteerPower

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🍿Wish List Wednesday🍪
All items should be shipped or delivered to our Wayne (4400 Venoy) office. Shop our Amazon gift list, https://t.co/4ogo9eGX6o, to ship directly to First Step!
#wishlist

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In partnership with the NW Wayne County Zonta, First Step will be presenting at the Plymouth Library on Understanding Domestic Violence in Wayne County. The presentation will be on Mon. Oct. 5 at 7pm. Registration is required. See event page for more info https://t.co/927WZfQRxg

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First Step's Volunteer Awardees, John and Karen Szkutnick, have also been selected by the @UnitedWaySEM for the 2026 Volunteer Honor Roll. Congrats to Karen and John!
You can also read a wonderful article about them and their passion for volunteering at https://t.co/fUbaVq8fYP

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First Step is hiring! New, open positions are available now. To learn more about our open positions and to apply, visit https://t.co/VFelFcVkGB 📋
𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
▪︎ Finance & Payroll Administrator
▪︎ Community Response Survivor Advocate

#nowhiring