As we have for nearly forty years, the Care Service stands ready to serve those in crisis in our community.
With so many of our neighbors facing additional challenges because of health concerns, income loss, and more, your support today and in these weeks to come is all the more critical to ensure our work to serve those in crisis and prevent homelessness and hunger continues during, and after this emergency. You can support our work today by making an online contribution at https://www.jacares.org/how-to-help/ .
The Care Service has always stepped up to help lead the way during times of crisis and emergency. We have been, and continue to be, in contact with the St. Charles County Health Department, Lincoln County Health Department, and COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster). All of the area agencies are bringing their resources to the table so we can provide a coordinated effort.
We will continue to update you with important information along with ways you can help us care for our most vulnerable neighbors. Please watch our website, emails, and Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
The current situation is very fluid with new information available hourly. We have plans in place to continue to meet the needs of our clients, our staff, and our community which will be adapted as necessary. We ask for your help and patience as we work hard to meet the demands of this crisis.
Our needs will continue to evolve as we assess how we can best continue to serve our community during this crisis.
How to help:
- Contribute online through our website - This provides funds to be used immediately where they are most needed, when they are most needed.
- Donate an item on our Amazon wish list
- Drop off one of our "most needed" items during regular office hours (Mon-Fri, 8:30 - 4:30) - "Most Needed" items include: hand sanitizer, hand soap, disinfecting wipes, toilet paper, gift cards for gasoline, bottled water, dry goods (boxed/bagged items like rice and potato mixes, helper meals, pancake mix, etc.)
Follow our Facebook page and sign up for our emails to stay up to date on our community response.
As we evaluate critical needs in the days to come we will share with you our greatest needs in addition to financial contributions.
Resources:
State of Missouri, Department of Emergency Management
St. Charles County Health Department
Lincoln County Health Department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
