First Light

Our Ice Cream Social Fundraiser is TOMORROW! 🍦

Join us at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Pepper Place, located at 219 29th Street South, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

When you stop by for your favorite scoop, 25% of your purchase will be donated back to First Light to support women and children experiencing homelessness.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and enjoy a sweet treat for a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there!

A few simple ways to make a difference this summer. ☀️

Stop by Jeni’s Pepper Place this Thursday from 4:00–7:00 PM and enjoy a sweet treat while supporting First Light. You can also help by signing up to provide a meal in July or donating items from our urgent needs list.

Current meal openings:
🍽 Dinner: July 4, July 20, and July 25

Urgent needs:
-Twin bed and mattress
-XL bath towels
- Pop-Tarts
- Multi-purpose cleaner

No matter how you choose to give, your support helps make First Light a place of comfort, encouragement, and new beginnings. We are grateful for a community that continues to show up for the women and children we serve.

🍦 Reminder! Our Ice Cream Social is just around the corner!

Join us at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Pepper Place (219 29th Street South) on Thursday, June 25, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and enjoy a sweet treat while supporting First Light.

Jeni’s will generously donate 25% of all sales during the event back to First Light, helping us continue serving women and children experiencing homelessness.

If you're looking for a recommendation, try the First Light Favorite: Honey Vanilla Bean, Milkiest Chocolate, and Double Dough served in a Buttercrisp waffle bowl. It's the perfect combination of sweet, creamy, and delicious!

We hope to see you there!

If you ask our guests what their favorite activity is, the answer is almost always BINGO!

There is just something about gathering together, sharing laughs, and a little friendly competition, that makes it such a fun time for everyone.

A big thank you to Cheryl Davenport and Purpose Beyond Survival for keeping our prize table stocked with items our guests love. From practical essentials to little uplifting notes, these prizes make Bingo extra special.

Thank you for bringing smiles, joy, and encouragement to our guests. 💜

🍦Save the date!

First Light is hosting an ice cream social fundraiser at Jeni’s Ice Creams at the Pepper Place location on June 25th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

25% of all sales during the event will be donated back to us — so come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors while supporting First Light!

We hope to see you there!🍨😋

A big thank you to FirstBank for providing and serving a delicious lunch to our guests and staff today! Your kindness and generosity brought more than just a great meal, it brought smiles, encouragement, and a reminder that our community truly cares.

We are so grateful for partners like FirstBank who continue to show up and support women and children experiencing homelessness here at First Light. Thank you for making a difference and sharing your heart with us today!

✨ A few favorite moments from Illume 2026 ✨
Thank you again to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, sponsored, donated, and celebrated with us at Illume: A Brighter Way to Gala 2026.

We are so grateful for this amazing community and loved reliving these special moments from such an unforgettable evening. ✨

📸 Enjoy a look back at some highlights from the night!

💐 Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who lead with strength, compassion, and unconditional love every single day.

At First Light, we are especially honored to walk alongside so many brave mothers working hard to create brighter futures for themselves and their children. Your resilience inspires us daily.

Wishing every mom a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with love, peace, and joy. 🌷