Mission Statement

To be a leader in helping end homelessness for children, families and single individuals by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, programs, and supportive services with the help of other agencies. Ending homelessness by connecting individuals and families to resources that promote self-sufficiency and prevent future homeless episodes.

 We specialize in families with children and single homelessness.

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide targeted, interdisciplinary services for the most vulnerable homeless clients to break or prevent the cycle of hunger and homelessness.

First Light International Foundation is a leader in the fight against homelessness in Douglas County and Lane County Oregon, working collaboratively to improve the quality of living for the people we serve as well as the community as a whole. Volunteers started the organization to provide shelter to people experiencing homelessness in the community by providing motel vouchers and other ways of Sheltering. A growing need for shelter led the founder Pastor Stephanie Stieler who volunteer her time free with other volunteers.

Our Strategy Statement:

First Light International Foundation - reaches out to the community for donations, grants, fundraising, food drives and volunteers to help provide food, education and advocacy for the hungry. We are committed to finding innovative and sustainable ways to end hunger and homelessness.

Emergency Housing, Interim Housing, Permanent Housing

Combine housing placement and rental assistance with a complete range of services to encourage long-term housing stability with the help of other agencies.

We strive to assist our residents in the areas of economic, emotional, and spiritual well-being in order to enhance self-esteem and a sense of personal pride. We value accountability, integrity, and self-sufficiency. The dignity of the individual person and the corresponding respect that follows is the guiding principle of our service to the homeless person.

We specialize in Different fields: