Community First Services, Inc. (CFS) is a minority-governed 501(c)(3) organization operating in New York State. CFS’ mission is to help eradicate poverty, homelessness and helplessness within urban communities and empower the lives of at-risk individuals through community economic development initiatives and supportive services. Some of CFS' clients include persons with forensic histories; persons struggling with substance abuse, mental illness, co-morbid and/or disabling conditions.

As a human services and community economic development corporation, CFS' core businesses include the development and management of educational and employment placement centers; emergency, transitional, supportive and affordable housing, community reentry centers, alternatives to incarceration and behavioral treatment programs for at-risk youth and adults. CFS further strengthens communities through educational and vocational programs, workforce development initiatives and job creation through small business capacity building.

HOW TO FACILITATE SECOND CHANCES
As seen in the NY Daily News.

31st ANNUAL 10K COMMUNITY RUN AND FUN WALK
Community First Services proudly co-sponsored Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation's 31st Annual 10K Community Run and Fun Walk on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Thank you to our staff and their family and friends that participated on the Community First team!