First Light

09/09/2026

We loved having the Backus Smiles team at First Light! Thank you for spending your evening with us and for serving such a wonderful dinner to our guests. We’re so grateful for your kindness and can’t wait to have you back! 💛

09/05/2026

Some traditions are truly special! Thank you so much to Pace for continuing the wonderful tradition of hosting their annual steak dinner at First Light this week!🥩😋

The ladies enjoyed every bite, and we’re so grateful for the love and care Pace puts into making this such a special meal year after year. Thank you for always treating our ladies to something special!

08/28/2026

Mark your calendars! Dancing with the Stars of the Magic City is back November 5th!

Mark your calendars!

Dancing with the Stars of the Magic City returns Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM at The Lyric Theatre.💃🕺

We have an incredible group of local stars getting ready to hit the dance floor in support of First Light, and we can’t wait for you to meet them!

Stay tuned as we introduce this year’s teams and get ready for another great night of dancing for a great cause.

✨Get your tickets and support your favorite team here: https://firstlightstars.swell.gives

08/28/2026

I said I was done dancing. Apparently I lied.

I’m officially competing in Dancing with the Stars of the Magic City with Bailey Shirley from Calera Dance Academy, all to support First Light and the incredible work they’re doing for women and children experiencing homelessness here in Birmingham.

After touring First Light and seeing that work firsthand, saying yes was easy. The dancing part might be a little harder.

Bailey and I are competing to raise as much as we can for First Light, and we need your help.

If you followed Sharna and me on Dancing with the Stars all those years ago, I’d love to have you along for this one too.

You can donate directly to Bailey and me here:

https://firstlightstars.swell.gives/fundraisers/noahgallowayand.baileyshirley

Every donation helps, and I really appreciate the support.

November 5 at The Lyric Theatre in Birmingham.

08/26/2026

A hot breakfast on a weekday is always a special treat at First Light!

A big thank you to Dunn & Associates for providing and serving a delicious breakfast to our guests this morning. We are so grateful you helped make an ordinary weekday morning feel a little extra special!

08/23/2026

A big thank you to Claire Devine for collecting and donating her artwork, along with pieces from others, for our guests to choose from when they move into their new homes.🖼️

Sometimes it is the simple things that make a place truly feel like home. We love knowing these pieces will get to be part of so many new beginnings.

08/21/2026

A special thank you to GNSB Law for celebrating their one year anniversary by giving back! 🎉

Their team collected much needed shelter supplies for First Light, and we are so grateful they chose to include our guests in such a special milestone. 💛

Happy anniversary, GNSB Law, and thank you for supporting First Light!

You can help keep our shelter stocked too! Check out our current needs here: https://firstlightshelter.org/get-involved/donate-supplies/

08/19/2026

They’ve done it again! 👜💙

Brighton Collectibles The Summit Birmingham showed First Light the love for another year, collecting more than 100 handbags through their Annual Handbag Trade-In!

Our guests had the best time picking out their favorites. Thank you to Brighton and everyone who donated for making this such a special tradition year after year!

08/14/2026

⚾ Batter up... today's the day!

If your Friday evening is still up for grabs, we've got a pretty great suggestion.

✨ Birmingham Barons baseball
🎆 Friday Night Fireworks
💙 A chance to support First Light

It's the perfect lineup for a summer Friday.

🎟️ Grab your tickets through our special link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Firstlightshelter814

There’s still time to join the fun, so grab your tickets and we’ll see you tonight! ⚾