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First Graduate's mission is to help young people finish high school and become the first in their families to graduate from college well prepared to launch meaningful careers.

The mission of Rise First is to empower first-generation low-income college students nationwide to achieve their full potential by providing life and career advice, lists of support resources and mentorship opportunities through a technology platform with online tools. This platform will be built for and by first-generation low-income students, serving as a real-life business and professional experience.

Everyone needs a home. We were the first and remain one of the largest providers of non-profit housing for the homeless in Toronto. Homes First Numbers: •16 Buildings in 9 Toronto neighbourhoods •Housing 550 men, women, and families every night •Helping the homeless for 30 years The housing first approach was pioneered by Homes First 30 years ago. It is proven to reduce the cost associated with health care and justice system use; reduces emergency visits and hospitalization; reduces involvement with police and the criminal justice system and it increases long-term housing stability, improves health and addictions outcomes and improves quality of life.

It is the mission of First H.E.L.P. to reduce mental health stigma through education, advocate for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledge the service and sacrifice of first responders we lost to suicide, assist responders in their search for healing, and to bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues.

Founded in 2008, Mississippi First champions transformative policy solutions ensuring educational excellence for every Mississippi child.

Cure First is a nonprofit research organization committed to accelerating the discovery of targeted, safer and more effective treatments for cancer. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, which includes combining computational biology and functional genomics with cutting-edge robotic technologies, Cure First is fast-tracking the identification of new drug targets and possible cures.

The mission of Communities First, Inc. is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming.

First Stop encounters the homeless where they are, connects them to critical services and support, and empowers them toward independent, sustainable living.