Breaking the cycles of poverty
We aim to employ those who struggle most to break their own cycles of poverty, giving preference to those who have recently experienced homelessness, military veterans, and individuals who have been previously incarcerated.
Our Mission
We’re working to secure sustainable income for individuals transitioning from homelessness. Steady and sustainable income is the only permanent, reliable path out of homelessness.
And we help provide that sustainable income by helping local businesses succeed.
$22,500
Average Annualized Pay
Rate
1,000
Individuals currently
employed by us who
were previously homeless
or at-risk of
becoming homeless
$40 Million
is Annual Payroll anticipated
for 2020
Created by Greg Block, First Step is
on a mission to provide a path out of homelessness.
Key Management
Greg Block
Interim CEO
Matt Miller
COO
Amelia Nickerson
VP of Development & Community Relations
Jess Robinson
VP of Sales
Sheneva Harris
Operations Director – Staffing
Henrietta Thompson
Manager – Disability Services
Board of Directors
Greg Block, Chairman
Founder, Entrepreneur
Barbara Peters
CaringWorks
Mick Cochran
Partner, Dentons
Kevin Cook
Community Friendship, Inc.
Joe Guerra
CEO, Turfstar
AJ Robinson
CEO, Central Atlanta Progress
Aubrey Harrell
Partner, KPMG LLP
Adam Ross
Treasurer & Secretary, Hex Atlanta
Marilynn Winn
Co-Founder and Lead Organizer, Women on the Rise
Steve Fireman
President, Economic & Community
Development Institute
Development Institute
Derreck Kyongo
Former CEO, National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Anitra Walker
Director of Behavioral Health and Social Services, Mercy Care Services
Brian O. Goebel
Managing Director, Social Enterprise, Goizueta Business School
Philadelphia Board of Directors
Mick Cochran, Chairman
Partner, Dentons
Greg Block
Founder, Entrepreneur
Mike Dahl
Executive Director, Broad Street Ministry
Harold Epps
Retired, Executive Director, Department of Commerce, City of Philadelphia
Aubrey Harrell
Partner, KPMG LLP
Leigh Wood
Community Volunteer
Southern California Board of Directors
Joe Guerra, Chairman
Chairman & CEO, Turf Star
Greg Block
Founder, Entrepreneur
Jeffrey K. Haidet
Chairman & Partner, Dentons US LLP
Leonard Gregory
Retired
Brent Reid
CFO, Turf Star Western
A person. A job. A step forward.
Help our clients take their first step towards a brighter future.