1 2 3 WHO WE ARE Since 2003 First to Serve has focused on providing transitional housing, medical, and supportive services to homeless men, women and children in South Los Angeles, all while promoting family reunification, and supporting efforts to assist families in remaining intact. We have around 200 staff members serving an estimated 600 individuals every night at any of our 13 locations across Los Angeles. We partner with the Dept. of Mental Health, LAHSA, the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County to improve our community by providing competent and professional services to these underserved families. READ MORE 0 Clients Served This Year 0 Locations 0 Beds 0.8M Meals Served This Year OUR SERVICES Making a Difference. House of Dignity 1 & 2 FTS provides transitional housing and supportive services for a minimum of fifteen households comprised of disabled and non-disabled women in SPA-6 who are victims of domestic violence. The program provides and coordinates on and off-site supportive services through a network of service providers. LEARN MORE Transitional Housing FTS also focuses on the provision of transitional housing and supportive services – including social model substance abuse recovery services – to homeless, mentally ill, and substance abusing men in South Central Los Angeles. LEARN MORE Winter Shelter FTS operates three winter shelters (SPA 5) for LAHSA between the months of October and March. The WSP is instituted yearly during the coldest and wettest months. These three sites offer persons experiencing homelessness with temporary overnight shelter meals and help connecting to supportive services and stable housing. LEARN MORE INTERIM HOUSING FTS provides 277 Interim Housing beds consisting of 9 scattered sites. The facility is structured with 24/7 staffing and serves single individuals with interim housing services. During their stay, individuals are provided with shelter, food, laundry services, case management, transportation and other basic supportive services. LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERIM HOUSING LATEST ARTICLES Black History Month: Former Homeless Man Helps Others Get on Their Feet This South Los Angeles living facility could be mistaken for a college dormitory — long hallways, shared bedrooms and personal touches as far as the eye can see. But, it's actually a "transitional housing for unsheltered adults" now connected to comprehensive care by Richard Reed. Reed founded the agency "First To Serve" 20 years ago. Motel owners see altruism and opportunity in sheltering the homeless The devastation of drug and alcohol addiction is all too real in the communities of South Los Angeles. Many lack the resources necessary to overcome these diseases. In these communities, Black and Brown addicts are often overlooked and casted away unsympathetically.But the national attitude toward drug addiction is entirely different. L.A. considers cutting through red tape to get homeless people housed faster As Los Angeles politicians face mounting pressure to combat the homelessness crisis, the City Council is weighing two measures aimed at clearing obstacles to getting more people into housing. But the proposed laws have stirred up concerns among critics who fear they will muzzle neighbors or concentrate homeless housing into specific neighborhoods. The biggest barrier to opening a homeless shelter in L.A.? Location, location, location The devastation of drug and alcohol addiction is all too real in the communities of South Los Angeles. Many lack the resources necessary to overcome these diseases. In these communities, Black and Brown addicts are often overlooked and casted away unsympathetically.But the national attitude toward drug addiction is entirely different. VIEW ALL ARTICLES OUR MISSION We exist to make a difference in the Los Angeles Community; our mission is to provide comprehensive substance abuse treatment recovery services and supportive services to economically disadvantaged individuals that suffer from substance abuse, mental illness, and homelessness. LEARN MORE ABOUT First To Serve Outreach Ministries, Inc. is a Los Angeles based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving men, women and families affected by and struggling with substance abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness. We are excited that you have taken the opportunity to learn more about our organization. As you explore our website we hope that our work will inspire the spirit that fills each one of our leadership team, staff, and clients every day CONTACT 1017 W 50th St Los Angeles, CA 90037 USA Phone: (323) 758-4670 HOME ABOUT US SERVICES GALLERY NEWS/PRESS CONTACT US DONATE © Copyright 2021 First To Serve, Inc. | All Rights Reserved.