First Stop, Inc.

Paving a continuous path from homelessness to independent, sustainable living

(256) 533-3391

Current Needs List

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Covid-19 Update

March 23, 2020

 In the midst of this Coronavirus pandemic, we are taking measures to keep our friends, clients, and staff safe.  

  1. Until further notice or government directive, First Stop is open as usual --- with certain precautions in place 
  2. As best we are able, we will educate our clients on what the virus is, how it is spread, what precautions to take, and what to do if they become ill. 

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em·pow·er

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/əmˈpou(ə)r/ verb 

To give someone the power to control their life and future. 

To make someone stronger and more confident.


Since 2001, First Stop, Inc. has been an advocate for the homeless in Huntsville by forming relationships of trust, providing basic needs, and offering guidance toward stable independent living in housing.

First Stop, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) corporation established in 2001 to reduce the number of homeless persons in Huntsville/Madison County, Alabama communities. 
CFC # 15540

What we Do

First Stop Encounters the homeless where they are

ENCOUNTER

ENCOUNTER

ENCOUNTER

We ENCOUNTER homeless persons in the camps and in the First Stop facility.

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First Stop's Mission

CONNECT

ENCOUNTER

ENCOUNTER

We CONNECT clients to vital services and enrichment opportunities. 


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EMPOWER

ENCOUNTER

EMPOWER

We EMPOWER clients though case management on the path to independent living. 

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make a difference

You can help. Volunteers provide meals, help clients with paperwork or collect donations. Contact us at admin@firststop.org to find out how you can get involved or visit FirstStop.org/Volunteer

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About Us

Federal and military employees can support First Stop and those in our homeless communities by choosing First Stop Inc. in the Combined Federal Campaign.

 You can pledge through your local CFC office using the First Stop CFC charity code #15540  

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our team

Tim Davis

Chaniece Hicks

Chaniece Hicks

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Executive Director

Chaniece Hicks

Chaniece Hicks

Chaniece Hicks

Case Manager

Case Manager

Janet Syltie

Chaniece Hicks

Janet Syltie

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Case Manager

Tim Talley

Tim Talley

Tim Talley

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Facilities Maintenance

Mike Soto

Tim Talley

Tim Talley

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Office Assistant

Joy Dodd

Tim Talley

Joy Dodd

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Operations Manager

Our Mission

Calendar of Events

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