An African proverb tells us it takes a village to raise a child. At Community First! Village they believe people of all ages need that sense of connection to thrive and that "the single greatest cause of homelessness is a profound, catastrophic loss of family." At the village the homeless are provided with shelter and sustenance but more importantly they receive a purpose and a home. Community First! Village is not temporary housing. It is a commonwealth of people ready to welcome each new citizen into their lives.