New Beginnings
at The Care Service

For over 40 years, The Care Service has been working with the most vulnerable individuals and families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren Counties driven by its mission to serve those in crisis and to prevent homelessness and hunger.

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Stories of New Beginnings

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    Meet Melia

    Melia became homeless after fleeing domestic violence with her two children. Having grown up in...

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    What a Stable Home Means to These Mothers

    For adults, a stable home often means privacy to unwind after a long day,...

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    Hope Starts at a Dining Room Table

    When Micah first came to The Care Service, she and her two children were sharing...

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    Meet Randy

    “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” – Dr....

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    How We Helped This Elsberry Grandma

    Brenda lives on a fixed income in the small town of Elsberry. The 73-year-old grandmother...

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    From Parking Lots to a Place to Call Home

    Sixty-two-year-old Anna has been living in her car since the summer of 2023. The Care...

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    How a Grandfather Provided for His Grandkids

    It can be hard to ask for help, especially when you’ve always been the person...

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    Theresa’s Quest to Independence

    Theresa prayed every night and day for a place of her own. When the 75-year-old...

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    Evie’s Journey

    Evie felt like a failure. She was doing a great job until last year when...

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    How Khyalia Transformed Her Life for Her Daughter’s Future

    Khyalia found out that she was pregnant just as she was about to join the...

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    Meet Amanda

    Amanda fell behind on rent due to a job change. She wouldn’t receive her next...

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    Gina’s Story

    Having a safe place to call home has changed the lives of Gina and her...

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