What's Going On At First Steps?

November 3, 2025 At First Steps we’re proud to put purple candles in all of our windows— a symbol of hope, strength, and unity in the fight against domestic violence. By shining purple, we’re showing survivors that they are seen, believed, and supported.  Turn your lights purple. Share your support with #PurpleLightMovement . Let’s stand together and light the way to a violence-free future. Please attend some of the events below on other ways you can support Hestia House  on

November 3, 2025 We are thankful to be a recipient of the Purse Project! Your support makes a real difference in our community. Thank you for your kindness! 💖 #PurseProject #Gratitude #CommunitySupport

October 22, 2025 We’re so grateful to Kent East SJ for once again hosting the First Steps Housing Annual Coat Drive and what a success it was! Thanks to your incredible generosity, dozens of coats and cash donations (including some Euros from a sweet family!) were collected. Your support means so much. Because of you, many in our community will stay warm and comfortable this winter. From all of us at First Steps Housing, thank you! #CommunitySupport   #CoatDrive   #Gratitude

October 20, 2025 Thanks to a group of awesome Dads who told us what they need help navigating and a partnership with FACE - Anglophone South  we are able to launch #DadConnect ! This is an exciting opportunity for parenting dads to participate in a four week program learn more about parenting techniques, communication, education, and making time for their own mental health. Are you a Dad who could use a safe space to come and connect with other dads? Are you an agency who has

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

October 14, 2025 ❤ Your donations will go directly to individuals and families in need. Every item makes a difference! Join us for the First Steps Housing Annual Coat Drive  and help keep our community warm this winter! ❄️ 📍 Location:  Kent, East Saint John📅 Date:  October 16th🕐 Time:  1:00 PM – 6:30 PM We’re collecting new and gently used :🧥 Coats🥾 Boots🧤 Warm winter clothing & accessories Let’s come together and make a difference— one coat at a time.  ❤️ #CoatDrive202

October 8, 2025 On Tuesday, the wonderful women from the Women's Ministry Society at Kingston Baptist, part of CBAC, threw a lovely baby...

Oct 7, 20256 We're hoping to find a washer for a mother in our second steps apartment program. If you can help or know someone who might,...

October 6, 2025 Does your car need to be washed?? Why not get a car wash while supporting a great cause Hestia House !! Our team will be...

September 29, 2025 Today we celebrated Truth and Reconciliation Day in our classroom. We painted orange shirts, read our Orange Shirt Day...

September 23, 2025 Parenting on your own can be tough—and you don’t have to do it alone. First Steps is proud to be partnering with FACE...

September 18, 2025 Help us keep those in need warm this winter!  Location: Kent, East Saint John  Date: October 16th  Time: 1:00 PM –...

September 16, 2025 First Steps has its very own high school! The Dr. Christine Davies Education Centre. This dedicated learning space...

September 15, 2025 Do you love working with children and want to make a difference in your community? First Steps is currently looking...

September 9, 2025 Joanne Lemyre Mullen  from The Pregnancy Resource Center of Saint John  and First Steps  are starting a new fall...

September 5, 2025

July 24, 2025 Our staff summer party was an absolute blast! From the great food and drinks to the laughs, games, and unforgettable...

September 4, 2025 Thank you, Saint John LNG  for all of the back to school supplies for both First and Second Steps. Their parents...

August 20, 2025 Thank you, to all who joined us at rockwood park for a wonderful day. Thank you to City of Saint John  for letting us use...

August 14, 2025 Staff hosted a "Momma Glow Up Slumber Party and Spa Night." From facials and cozy pajamas to heartfelt conversations and...