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Chuck-a-Puck

June 24, 2026 A big thank you to the Saint John Firefighters for their generous donation to First Steps! Funds were raised through the Saint John Fire Department's Chuck-a-Puck campaign in partnership with the Saint John Sea Dogs, and we are incredibly grateful for their support. #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #FirstSteps #SaintJohnFireDepartment #SaintJohnSeaDogs #ChuckAPuck

First Steps

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24 Years of First Steps

May 21, 2026 Today we proudly celebrate 24 incredible years of First Steps, a place of hope, support, and new beginnings for young mothers and their babies. For nearly a quarter century, First Steps has provided a safe, caring, and non-judgemental home where young families can grow, learn, and build brighter futures together. Along with a supportive home environment, we are proud to offer the Dr. Christine Davies Education Centre, helping young mothers continue their educatio

First Steps

May 211 min read

Saint John Touch A Truck on the radio!

May 11, 2026 Catch First Steps Executive Director Mallory Curwin on the radio talking all about our upcoming Touch-a-Truck event this Saturday, on May 16th at Exhibition Park! Hear about the fun activities, exciting vehicles, and everything families can look forward to at this community favorite event. We’re so excited for another great year bringing families together for hands-on fun! Don’t miss it! Buy your tickets early on Eventbrite or at the gate https://tinyurl.com/3t7z

First Steps

May 111 min read

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the power of “Give to Gain.”

March 6, 2026 A mindset rooted in generosity, collaboration, and shared progress reminds us that when we invest in women, we all move forward. When individuals, organizations, and communities support women, opportunities expand, systems grow stronger, and entire societies thrive. At First Steps, we see this every single day. Today, we are proud to celebrate the incredible women on our staff who dedicate their time, compassion, and expertise to supporting pregnant and parentin

First Steps

Mar 61 min read

🩷 Pink Shirt Day at the Wheelhouse 🩷

February 26, 2026 Yesterday, we were grateful to be joined by our community partners Sophia Recovery Centre. Standing united in pink in support of kindness, inclusion, and community connection. It was wonderful to see so many friendly faces stop by and take part in the day. Your support helped make Pink Shirt Day extra special. When we come together with compassion and care, we help build a stronger, more connected community 🩷 #beabuddynotabully #PinkShirtDay #ChooseKindne

First Steps

Feb 261 min read

🌟 Happy Boss’s Day! 🌟

November 16, 2025 Today we’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible leaders at First Steps, our Executive Director Mallory and Residential Director Denise Your leadership inspires us daily. Here’s to you today and every day. #LeadershipMatters #firststeps #ThankYou

First Steps

Oct 16, 20251 min read