About DevSupport This author has not yet filled in any details. So far DevSupport has created 7 blog entries. 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More Entrepreneurial Strategies to House the Homeless You don’t normally associate entrepreneurs with potential solutions to homelessness. That’s exactly what Joe Patel, managing partner of Nikki Investments, a real estate development group, wants to change. “If we don’t become part of the solution then who do we turn to? You can’t just rely on the government,” Patel says. Read More Rick Reed’s ‘First to Serve’ answers call for South L.A.’s underserved 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. Read More New Center Is Dedicated To Bringing Hope On Monday, March 13, officials from the county and city of Los Angeles came together to celebrate the grand opening of a brand new home for hope in South Los Angeles: The Broadway Manchester Service Center. Read 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.