The Love First Project
Transforming Lives, Empowering Families
A Community of Hope
Love First is our grand vision for a life-changing community campus that will include housing, paired with supportive services, for up to 75 families. It will provide a place of transition and growth for families in Denton County seeking to break the cycle of homelessness and housing instability and transform their life!
Homelessness and housing instability are affecting a growing number of families each year in Denton County. Stable and affordable housing is vital and we believe that in combination with community and relationships, transformation occurs. Love First will provide a holistic solution.
Check donations can also be mailed to 306 N. Loop 288, Suite 112, Denton, TX 76209. We have multi-year pledge options available, as well as naming right opportunities. For more information, please email our CEO Michelle Conner at michellec@givinggrace.org
Love First will provide housing, case management, childcare, supportive services and other family oriented amenities for its community members to help them thrive in all aspects of life.
Project Outcomes
Leases will be tied to our 7 Phase Rise With Grace Program. As a part of our Rise With Grace Case Management program, all residents will begin planning for their exit to permanent housing from the beginning. Our case managers and coaches will guide the process, encouraging and holding families accountable as they work towards meeting long-term goals.
Phase 1
Total Cost — $12M-$13M
Funded — $3.9M (30%)
Phase 1A: This includes the land acquisition, pre-development and housing for 7 families. It will include 3 (2BR) duplexes, 1 (2BR) single family home, as well as community infrastructure.
Phase 1B: This will include housing for 25 families. It will include 6 (3BR) single family homes and 1 (20BR) multi-family home or “community house.”
Phase 1C: This will include the Community Hall.
Phase 2
Total Cost — $6M-$8M
This phase introduces housing for 31 families plus the addition of the childcare facility. The housing for this phase includes 1 multi-family home and 12 single-family homes.
Phase 3
Total Cost — $5M-$7M
This phase will add housing for 12 families plus the Family Care Facility. The housing added will be in the form of 12 single-family homes.
