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

Amelia Nickerson
CEO

Matt Miller
COO

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.