First Step Back Home

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First Step Back Home
AbbreviationFSBH
Type 501(c)(3) non-profit organization [1]
PurposeHelp single homeless men achieve financial independence and self sufficiency, and support deprived families in emergency situations. [1]
Location
Region served
Missouri, United States
Membership
Community Council of St. Charles Continuum
Founder, President
Paul W Kruse [1]
Main organ
 Board of Directors
AffiliationsSt. Joachim of Missouri, Ann Care Center, Salvation Army, North East Community Action Corporation, and other Social Agencies Serving the Homeless [1]
Staff
12
Website www.firststepbackhome.net

First Step Back Home (FSBH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, chartered as a faith based Christian Ministry to help single homeless men to achieve financial independence and self-sufficiency, in Ofallon, Missouri. [1] It was founded by Vietnam Veteran and Social worker Paul W Kruse [2] and his wife Lana Kruse. It has helped many homeless and hopeless people in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren Counties of Missouri, to find a stable home and job. Since 2005, FSBH has helped more than 3,000 homeless people become self-sufficient. [3] It has been running programs with the help of Community Council of St. Charles Continuum.

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History

FSBH was started in March, 2005 by Paul Kruse, a Vietnam Veteran who served in US Navy as Airman and Seaman. Paul and his wife started Trucker Church Ministry in Foristell, Missouri, [4] with now more than 2,500 truckers who have attended services and have heard the Gospel preached for over the 6 and a half years. He became aware of the lack of resources and gaps in services provided by the local social service providers for homeless men in St. Charles County, and started his Ministry spawned by a $1000 gift from a local business. [1]

FSBH has helped more than 3000 homeless in the area to get lodging, food, clothing, jobs, find transportation, and ultimately become self-sustaining again. Support for FSBH has come from the community via businesses, community groups and individual contributions and none has come from the Federal government or Local Government. [2]

Board of directors

FSBH is operated by the local staff of people, who come from various backgrounds. The board members help most in making decisions regarding future project expansion and donation programs. [5]

MembersDesignationOrganization Affilitiation
Paul W KruseFounder Flag of the United States.svg First Step Back Home
Lana KruseTreasurer Flag of the United States.svg St. Joseph Hospital West
Chuck GatschenbergerSecretary Flag of the United States.svg MO House of Representatives
Chris Bray Member Flag of the United States.svg PolyOne Corporation
Mayor Paul LambiMember Flag of the United States.svg Mayor of Wentzville, Missouri
Dave BonneyMember Flag of the United States.svg Computer Consultant
Carla CampbellMember Flag of the United States.svg House of Refuge Ministries
bgcolor=98FB98 Flag of the United States.svg

Ministry

The group believes that self-sufficiency and permanent housing are God given rights, and therefore aim to provide help in the form of crisis intervention to the poor and prevention of homelessness in a one stop shop. The group also intends to serve as a Christian witness by this service, and to expand it to other states, foreign and domestic. [1] [6]

Awards and recognition

FSBH and its members have received awards for their efforts towards the homeless and poor in the community, by the local community, corporations and government.

Fund raising and donations

FSBH primarily raises fund through donations made by private corporations and local community.

It organizes various programs on special occasions, such as; Christmas, New Year and Easter to generate funds to help the poor, including on the group's website. Many local churches and corporations have helped to generate funds for FSBH. [14]

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  2. 1 2 "Paul Kruse Bio" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  3. 1 2 "FSBH receives $3,000 grant from Cuiver River Electric Community Trust". STLToday.com. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  4. ↑ "About Truck Stop Ministry". West Plex CC. Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  5. ↑ "FSBH Board of Director" (PDF). firststepbackhome.net. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  6. ↑ "FSBH Ministry Overeview" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  7. ↑ "Paul Kruse, Founder of FSBH receives Focus Award in May 2006" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  8. ↑ "Awards received by Paul Kruse and FSBH". STLToday.com. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  9. ↑ "Paul & Lana Kruse receive Senior Service Award from Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder". Lt. Governor's Office Press. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  10. ↑ "Lt. Gov. awards Paul and Lana Kruse". News Magazine Network. Archived from the original on 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  11. ↑ "Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder awards FSBH". Missouri Republican News. Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  12. ↑ "FSBH receives $5,000 grant from Cuiver River Electric Community Trust". STLToday.com. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  13. ↑ "Mission Awareness Team of lake St. Louis Hospital raise money for FSBH program". SSM St. Louis Health Center. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  14. ↑ "FSBH's Coverage on FOX2Now.com". Fox2Now.com. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
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