Archives: Stories

  • January 22, 2026
    Kylie built up the courage to pack a bag and leave her abusive boyfriend. It was a brave step, but…
  • January 20, 2026
    Whitney was on the edge of eviction when she reached out to The Care Service for help. She had been…
  • January 20, 2026
    While many families count down the days to summer break, not everyone looks forward to it with the same excitement.…
  • December 10, 2025
    Last winter, David’s landlord decided not to renew his lease after the 77-year-old lost his part-time job. On a cold,…
  • November 13, 2025
    Ernestine calls her path to a safe and warm home a Miracle. “I can’t be homeless with them.” That was…
  • October 22, 2025
    Melia became homeless after fleeing domestic violence with her two children. Having grown up in a similar environment, she was…
  • October 2, 2025
    For adults, a stable home often means privacy to unwind after a long day, or the simple comfort of getting…
  • September 17, 2025
    When Micah first came to The Care Service, she and her two children were sharing a bedroom in a friend’s…
  • September 17, 2025
    "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We…
  • September 17, 2025
    Brenda lives on a fixed income in the small town of Elsberry. The 73-year-old grandmother relies on The Care Service…