1 Step Further Community Center, Inc.

How your donations and gifts are utilized

Once you make a donation through one of our platforms such as PayPal giving, and once the donation is cleared. It will be ready for us to use immediately to help the poor. We carefully allocate and spend your donation(s) where it is needed most are designated per your choosing and without negligence or waste.

Remember no amount is too small, and each donation is appreciated.

Your donations, goes towards a hot meal, healthy fruit and snacks, clothing, clean underwear, toiletries, medical supplies, school supplies, blankets, utility assistance and more. Your donation allows us to purchase operating expense supplies e.g. ink to print marketing flyers etc... called costs to continue to run our charity, each time we receive either a monetary or a physical in-kind donation.

1 Step F.C.C. then posts it to our website where you're able to see your donation at work. Remember each dollar matter in different ways that a person's life may change for the better. But without your kindness and caring heart, they otherwise would go without.

Current Program and Services Available

1 Step believes in safety first, it is with every intention that we teach or guide children in a better direction towards problem solving to prevent bullying in schools, homes, and their communities. Every child deserves to be completely safe from harm. We as a society and nation have already lost many lives due to violence mainly stemming from past bullying and abuse. The class will effectively influence the way one may think and react by achieving core values for success. 

Food & Clothing assistance:  Hunger is one of our top Priorities, 1 Step F. C. C. will assist with non-perishable food items, also when funding is available will provide a possible $50 meat and poultry Voucher. To be used only at nearby and participating grocers. Requirements must be meet for this type of assistance. Vouchers will be provided on a once a month and or emergency relief, to eligible clients and their households. Qualifications are that families meet strict criteria for the cash/debit voucher for the meat program. If a family isn't approved, a bag of food will be issued.

Household Repair Assistance: Help with household items and basic remodeling to low-income families and senior's homes that are in need of repairs. Household items will be provided specifically for first time, low-income homeowners. Items will be accommodated by providing beds, dining tables and chairs, living room seating, kitchen and bathroom necessities, qualifications do apply when supplies are available. We will update as we restock items, and the update can be found here.

Homeless Outreach Assistance: It is with our greatest heart of hearts that we turn someone's life around giving them another chance to be a positive influence and contributor towards the community. Offering food, clothing, rental assistance to prevent homelessness, training and volunteer positions to reform back towards the working sector and more!

Grief Stricken Assistance: To families that are experiencing hardships as it relates to co-payments to doctors, medication, medical supplies and more! Or if you just need to vent and or even a hug, we know the importance of having someone by your side during such a hard time.

Art Through Expression: Was created in an effort to provide art supplies to those that are experiencing some sort of abuse, financial instability or other hardships. The artist is allowed to express themselves through their arts, and in the future these beautiful pieces will be placed in our very own museum. Pieces will then be auctioned off, for funding to continue to assist with our mission. Date of construction to be determined.

Rural Water & Solar Management Objective: A major problem needing a solution to obtain this precious resource. By helping to provide access to clean safe water to those living in rural communities Saint John's Arizona. We are mission driven to provide assistance with a sustainable and equitable distribution of this essential resource. Implementing water conservation strategies can help to increase awareness about the importance of water conservation among the community. It starts with change of behavior and the adoption of water saving practices, leading to a more sustainable use of water resources in the long run. 1 Step Further CC mission is to also help individuals and or families install rainwater harvesting systems to collect and store rainwater, increasing the availability of water for non-potable uses such as irrigation and washing. Solar assistance is also a very important factor for those living off-grid in rural communities. 1 Step F.C.C will also be helping with purchasing equipment and installation for those in need. 

Summer Camp: To be determined at a later date, please check back for program updates.

Parenting Classes: To be determined as well, check back for updates.

Our Library lives on: Phones down books up, this program is for those that seemingly have lessened picking up a book. Books have been around for 100's of years and we'd like to keep them around, since books have been a valuable resource. school-age children will participate in putting their phones down for an hour with the exception of an emergency. So that they pay homage to appreciation of how books began and the importance of keeping them alive. Technology may not always be available, and we want to implement that having access to one will or could be a good thing.

Utility Assistance: This program was created for those that are on limited income and or working but have fallen short on their utility bills. Program will be affective depending on available funding. Check back frequently for updates of funding availability.

Anti-bullying: We are an anti-bullying organization; everyone deserves to be themselves without judgement or harassment. We will offer classes to help find better ways of preventing bullying in schools or the workplace environment.

Senior & Veterans Program: Provides education and assistance on the importance of exercise and healthy eating as well as a healthy lifestyle. Meals will be provided on set days, at this time no date has been determined, please come back for updates.

Houston & Arizona Not Hungry Outreach: We will issue out occasional food vouchers to be used at area grocery stores, otherwise our not hungry outreach will assist with fresh produce and non-perishable food twice a month (DATE TO BE DETERMINED) please come back for updates!

The Healthy Baby Happy Baby Room: It is just what it says, it will provide milk, pampers, new or gently used clothing and toys. Made available for mothers or families that are experiencing financial difficulties. Moms and or Dad's will be allowed to come on open days to shop for much needed supplies in an effort to keep babies healthy and happy!

Good Grades Matter Reward: 1 Step F.C.C will reward each child with a $25 gift card for all A's, and or $20 for all B's, on their report card and proof must be presented, depending on available funding we may offer another gift.

Thanksgiving Feast Assist: We will provide turkeys and or hams to families along with the sides, prepared and provided by our one and only Thats Macks BBQ as a donation to your family for a great thanksgiving. Please visit this page for updates of determination of availability.

Caring is Sharing Christmas: Children in low-income households will receive the opportunity to submit their wish list of three items for the Christmas holiday seasons.

*Please note that assistance is available if we currently have the funds, we rely solely on grants and donations from our board members, institutions, government, foundations and public donations.

“Texas ranks 3rd in the nation for food insecurity and has the highest snap participation meaning that one in five adults and one in four children in our state are hungry, and that is simply unacceptable.” – f Agriculture Commissioner, Todd Staples. 

We Strongly advocate for school aged children and teens safety and well-being, through efforts of educating that it is okay to confide in someone whom they may trust. The Trust Campaign Program will be and is ongoing, to prevent children from harm and teens from potentially engaging in suicide. Parents grieve throughout the child's ordeal, but to lose a child is one of the most devastating ordeals that a parent may have to experience in their life. This is why the no bullying prevention is so important to this organization bottom line, no child should ever experience suffering while attending any learning institution, community or home. 

COVID-19 Message 2020

1 Step FCC is sending this message to everyone in regards 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 STAY 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. To combat the spread of COVID-19, we have temporarily suspended our pick up services. If your donation is not urgent, schedule your pickup after the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. 

Many children, seniors and homeless individuals go without a good source of meals every day. 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? 

1 Step Further Community Center, is asking that you help us by donating $25 to go towards the purchase of our forever home, donating towards our goal of $150,000 will allow us to continue growing where-as we can broaden and extend our program services to the needy as well as communities. A home to call our own will allow for community underprivileged families, children and the homeless may visit  an actual location to obtain services. If you are interested and would like to become a part of helping us raise funding or have information as to us obtaining an unwanted unused building, please contact us by email. Remember it is you and your support that helps leverage our mission of purpose. Donations can be made by visiting any of our donation links or made payable to our address as listed below on the bottom of this page.