https://youtu.be/tkKEVl1kxaYAfter two years as a resident of First Place–Phoenix, Matt has learned how to live more independently—on his best days and even those that don’t go quite as planned—thanks to First Place’s supportive people, property … More
Oh, the frustrations of not being able to find the words to describe what you want, speaking without being understood and others not appreciating what you need. Through the years, this has been our son Matt’s … More
Halloween Is Always Happy at First Place! 🎃
Halloween is always a hit at First Place–Phoenix! This year, residents and Transition Academy students decorated one-of-a-kind pumpkins with the help of volunteers who lead biweekly art … More
Kindness All Year Long at First Place
First Place’s Summer of Kindness program is steadily moving into fall with the goal of kindness in our lives year-round! Our Kind It Forward initiative continues to move forward … More
Festive First Week at the Transition Academy
It’s been a busy time at the First Place Transition Academy with the kick-off of the fall 2020 semester and the many events that encompasses. This month, we welcomed … More
New Sculpture Adds Flair to First Place–Phoenix
First Place–Phoenix is the proud new owner of a magnificent, modern Michael Johnson steel sculpture, thanks to the generous donation by Carol Swagel. First Place volunteer art curator … More
To stay positive during these uncertain times, some of our residents and students at First Place–Phoenix are taking the time to reflect on the past, present and future. We hope these “Resident Reflections” from a … More
Transition Academy on Track for Fall
Plans are moving forward for freshmen to begin the fall 2020 Transition Academy program in early August. Enrollment will be capped at 18 participants and we’re nearing capacity. Plans for … More
First Place Transition Academy Program Moving Forward—But First…Congrats, Graduates!
Plans are underway for freshmen to begin the fall 2020 Transition Academy program in early August. Enrollment will be capped at 18 participants and we are at … More
Sydnee Schwartz, First Place Social Media Specialist & Photographer Emotion is an important part of digital storytelling. It is essential to telling the right story with the right amount of power, making it impactful for the … More