First Light St. John's Friendship Centre

About First Light St. John's Friendship Centre

First Light is an organization based in Newfoundland and Labrador that serves both urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities through programs, services, and events focused on the revitalization and celebration of Indigenous cultures, languages, and community. Their mission is to provide healing, connection, and empowerment, ensuring Indigenous people have the space, voice, and support to thrive.

Products & Services

Advocacy and Training:Includes initiatives like Truth and Reconciliation, First Voice Urban Indigenous Coalition, Calls for Change, Research, and Education to support and advocate for Indigenous communities.

Health and Wellness:Offers services such as Indigenous Patient Navigation, Medical Transportation, Wellness Counselling, and support through Jordan's Principle & Inuit Child First.

Community Supports:Provides Transitional Housing, Residential Services, Indigenous Community Housing Supports, Social and Cultural Supports, Justice Supports, and Community Programs.

Early Learning and Childcare:Includes Family Resource Programming, First Light Preschool Childcare Centre, and School-Age Programs for children and families.

Community Events:Organizes events like National Indigenous Peoples Day, Spirit Song Festival, Orange Shirt Day, and activities at the Centre for Performance and Creativity to celebrate culture and build connections.

Specialties

Indigenous Culture Revitalization Community Support Services Advocacy for Indigenous Rights Health and Wellness Programs Early Learning and Childcare

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Government Grant T: - FT: Government Grant	A: 762875 MR: - FA: $762,875 FAN: 762875	D: 2024-03-26 FD: 2024-03-26	1 investors

Government Grant Latest

2024-03-26

$763K

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

B

Blair Benoit

Chair

C

Catherine Fagan

Vice Chair

C

Charlotte Jewczyk

Director

D

David Works

Treasurer

E

Emma Reelis

Elder

H

Hasan Hai

Secretary

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