WE BELIEVE IN CHANGE

At First Point Services, located in Santa Monica, California, our core mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve their full potential, secure fulfilling employment, and actively engage in their communities. In pursuit of these vital goals, we recognize the invaluable and often untapped potential of college students as significant agents of positive change.

The concept of “College Students Making a Difference” for First Point Services extends far beyond traditional internships or volunteer hours. It speaks to a dynamic, reciprocal relationship where students leverage their unique skills, fresh perspectives, and energy to directly contribute to our mission, while simultaneously gaining invaluable experience and deepening their understanding of disability advocacy and community development.

This topic is particularly relevant to First Point Services’ goals because:

  • Enhancing Employment Opportunities: College students, especially those in fields like business, marketing, HR, or graphic design, can play a pivotal role in researching local Santa Monica and greater Los Angeles job markets, developing employer outreach strategies, or even creating accessible job application materials. Their involvement can directly expand the pipeline of fulfilling employment opportunities for our participants, aligning with our goal of secure employment.

  • Fostering Community Engagement and Inclusion: Students from diverse academic backgrounds can help First Point Services identify and facilitate innovative avenues for community integration. Whether through developing inclusive recreational programs, assisting with community mapping to identify accessible resources, or creating awareness campaigns, their engagement directly contributes to our objective of promoting active community engagement and building truly inclusive environments.

  • Strengthening Program Development and Capacity: Many college students possess specialized knowledge in areas like technology, data analysis, communications, or psychology. Their involvement can significantly bolster First Point Services’ internal capacity. For example, a student specializing in web design could enhance our online resources, or a social work student could assist in developing new support modules, ultimately helping our participants achieve their full potential through more robust and innovative programs.

  • Cultivating Future Advocates and Allies: Engaging college students today means nurturing the next generation of professionals, policymakers, and community leaders who understand and champion disability inclusion. Their firsthand experience working with First Point Services fosters empathy, breaks down stereotypes, and builds a foundation for a society where individuals with IDD are fully valued and supported. This aligns with our long-term vision of a more inclusive world.

  • Bringing Fresh Perspectives and Innovation: College environments are hotbeds of new ideas and creative problem-solving. Students often bring a contemporary outlook and a willingness to explore innovative solutions to long-standing challenges, which can be incredibly beneficial for First Point Services in adapting our services and outreach strategies to evolving needs, ensuring we remain at the forefront of effective support.

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EVERY MOMENT COUNTS

Join Us in Making a Difference

Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.

At First Point Services, we understand that every moment counts in an individual’s journey toward achieving their full potential and thriving in their community. Don’t let another moment pass by; join us in empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build fulfilling lives. Your support, whether through volunteering, donations, or advocacy, directly impacts the lives we touch. Act now, because every moment counts toward building a more inclusive and supportive community.

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At First Point Services, we believe everyone has a role to play in creating a more inclusive world. Whether you’re passionate about supporting individuals with ID/DD (Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities), seeking meaningful volunteer opportunities, or simply want to stay informed, we have ways for you to get involved.