1 Step Further Community Center, Inc.

Our Objective: To improve the quality of life in communities in and around the surrounding rural areas of Saint John's Arizona.

Where We Serve: The Saint John's Arizona area.

Our Priorities: To offer programs and services that address  and strengthen the underserved communities at large.

Programs: Art, Education, Food Insecurity, Home Repairs, Human Services, Community Outreach, Solar Assistance as needed.

1 Step Further Community Center, Inc. was founded on beliefs of higher quality of living to everyone, vets, families, children, seniors, and homeless individuals in the effort to alleviate and prevent homelessness, and hunger in underserved communities.

Utilizing effective strategies, to combat most of the major issues that plague many communities. One of our main goals is to advocate anti-abuse, for the well-being and safety to protect children, people with disabilities, and seniors living alone.

We advocate for well-being and safety, by providing follow-up services of home welfare checks for the neglected, abused. Offering resources for a better quality of life.  1 Stepfcc, advocate against violence such as bullying in and out of schools, child abuse, and domestic violence. 

The goal is to provide as many services as possible to families helping them to gain greater independence and growth, while promoting the health and well-being of all family members. Services are intended to focus not only on immediate crisis, but also to provide early prevention solutions that help families avoid reaching a crisis from the start.

1 Stepfcc was dutifully founded upon on (C.O.R.E) values equating to: C-aring, O-utreach, R-espect, E-xcellence).
Mentoring, volunteering, educational and empowerment workshops, book clubs, and more are very important throughout a community.

In the future and as we continue to grow one of our top priorities, would be to provide mentorship programs to school-aged and teens.

Mentoring could be a very rewarding component in addition to our programs. Studies show that children and adolescents who have a mentor relationship function better emotionally, academically, and socially.

Our Primary Focus Areas Are:

• Strengthening Communities
• Improving Lives for The Better
• Hunger Relief and Food Insecurity
• Community Development
• Home Rehab and Repair
• Solar Set-up Assistance
• Prevention from Homelessness
• Grief Assistance
• Well Assistance (soon)

Why donate with us?

Because for every dollar donated by you will be spent to purchase wholesome meals for needy seniors, homeless individuals and families. Without your help we simply can't, and with every donation, you will have the opportunity to choose where it goes, you will also have the opportunity of seeing just how that donation was utilized.  To see your donation in action, just visit our website under the community or donation tab. 

Many children, seniors and homeless individuals go without a good source of meals everyday. As a leader we stand for the people and the community, our goal is to receive enough funding to purchase food, fresh fruits, dairy, vegetables, grains & proteins to ensure that they do not go without eating. 

EXAMPLE: If we request your help for administrative purposes, then that's where your dollars would be spent and so on, 1 Step has rightfully earned a Seal of Transparency and are destined to  keep it that way!

That's why you can always feel confident that your donation will never be used irresponsibly or mismanaged!

Many children, seniors and homeless individuals go without a good source of meals everyday. As a leader we stand for the people and the community, our goal is to receive enough funding to purchase food, fresh fruits, dairy, vegetables, grains & proteins to ensure that they do not go without eating. Will you help us, help them? 

We Accept Automobile Donations

Vehicle donations are a unique and impactful giving option that helps 1 Step Further Community Center support important causes such as, feeding a child, help with school clothing, uniforms, shoes and more. We also help low-income households with payments towards a utility bill, feed the homeless while also providing them with clothing and many more needs.

Seniors and veterans also receive assistance. Your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, SUV or even plane can be accepted as a donation. Your generosity qualifies as a tax deduction and we'll do all of the heavy lifting.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  We can have your car picked up for free and, we'll schedule it during a time that's convenient for you. So please go ahead and Call 800-855- 500-RIDE (7433) now or visit https://careasy.org/partners 

                            Cancer & Grief Support

COVID-19 Message 2020

1 Step FCC is sending this message to everyone in regard to the pandemic of covid-19. Remember to keep your hands clean with fresh soap and water, followed by thoroughly drying your hands on a clean towel.

Use hand sanitizer frequently when you do not have access to soap and water, especially after touching any surface. Do not to touch your face, mouth, nose and eyes! 

Stay away from parties, large groups etc...work from home if possible. Most of all if you are feeling sick,please remain home in the effort to fight against further transmission. It is with our sincere condolences to everyone that unfortunately has lost a friend or family member.

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