August through November are the months with the highest rates of assault on college campuses. The 3 Ds of Bystander Intervention:.-Direct: If it’s safe, step in and speak up. -Distract: Create a distraction to defuse the situation. -Delegate: Get help from someone in authority.

Today is the day for our Raising Cane's Dine to Donate! Mention First Step at the restaurant or use code RCFUND96 for online/app orders and First Step will receive 15% of net sales! See photo for more information. #dinetodonate #raisingcanes

We mourn the loss of Latricia Green, who did everything she could to protect herself. As our Interim ED, Jeni Hooper, said: "The burden is placed on victims, while perpetrators face little accountability. A PPO is just paper without enforcement.”. Survivors deserve more. #EndDV

Final week for #RocketCommunityChallenge.-The 4 orgs that have the most unique donors from Rocket team members will each win $4,500.-Each day orgs that receive at least one $5 minimum donation will be entered to win one of three Golden Tickets worth $250.

🐶 Happy International Dog Day from all of us at First Step! 🐾💛.Check out some of the adorable dogs that are part of the First Step family! 🐕✨. #InternationalDogDay #DogsOfFirstStep #FurFamily #FirstStepFamily #HealingStartsHere #CanineCompanions

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲! Our final summer Dine-to-Donate is happening next Wednesday, the 27th, at @raisingcanes in Canton! Send us a photo (at marketing@firststep-mi.org) of you with your meal to enter to win a First Step Tumbler!.#dinetodonate

This year we want to extend our deepest thanks to Karen Wilson Smithbauer who, in addition to being the Beacon of Hope Sponsor, will be this year's Honorary Chair for the You Are the Light Gala!. Get your tickets or sponsorship by September 12th online at

🌍 August 19th is World Humanitarian Day — a time to honor those who work to make the world a better place through compassion, action, and service. At First Step, we believe that real change starts in our own communities.💙.#WorldHumanitarianDay #FirstStepCares

It is week 3 of the #RocketCommunityChallenge! The top 5 organizations that raise the most online will receive a bonus of $2,500! You can donate online at

Wish List Wednesday! All items should be shipped or delivered to our Wayne (4400 Venoy) office. See our Amazon gift list, for suggestions. Thank you!

INTRODUCING OUR SPECIAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER .First Step is honored to welcome Jim Schmidt, stepfather of Gabby Petito, as this year's Gala keynote speaker. Join us to hear Jim share their powerful experience firsthand. Purchase your tickets at @gabbsfoundation

WEEK 2 CHALLENGE!.This week's #RocketCommunityChallenge is to be in the top 3 of donations received online. If we are in the top 3 we will receive an additional gift of $3,500! You can donate online now at

🐾 Happy International Cat Day from all of us at First Step! 😻We’re celebrating by spotlighting the purr-fect companions who bring us comfort, joy, and unconditional love - our cats! 🐱💛. Check out our team's fabulous felines! 🐾. #InternationalCatDay

📢 We’re hiring! Join our team as Director of Philanthropy & Advancement and help drive meaningful change in our community. See the job description at To apply, please send your updated resume in word format to: resume@spragginsrecruiting.com. #hiring

Thank you D.O. it for Denny for the donation of PS5s, games, coloring supplies, books, and Legos!

Wish List Wednesday! All items should be shipped or delivered to our Wayne (4400 Venoy) office. See our Amazon gift list, for suggestions. Thank you! #wishlist

Thank you to the Notre Dame Social Club for choosing to support First Step and making a $500 donation!

The #RocketCommunityChallenge begins today! Each week there will be different challenges to win an additional prize. This week every day has a matching pool from the Rocket Company that we may be eligible for based on our donations. Join us:

Save the date! First Step is participating in the #RocketCommunityChallenge starting August 4th at 12pm through August 29th at 5pm. There will be weekly challenges and we need your help to win a grand prize! Bookmark our page for easy access and updates!

Recently First Step hosted a Self-Care Staff Appreciation. We want to thank the following for providing free services to our Staff to help them unwind and have fun!.•Rachel Knorp – Tarot Card Readings 🃏.•Melissa Baker – Chair Massages 💆.•Mocha – Cuddles 🐾