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 Kylie

    Kylie built up the courage to pack a bag and leave her abusive boyfriend. It...

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    Meet Whitney

    Whitney was on the edge of eviction when she reached out to The Care Service...

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    What It Really Takes to Feed a Family of 10 in Rural Missouri

    While many families count down the days to summer break, not everyone looks forward...

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    Meet David

    Last winter, David’s landlord decided not to renew his lease after the 77-year-old lost his...

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    Meet Ernestine

    Ernestine calls her path to a safe and warm home a Miracle. “I can’t be...

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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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