Nov 6Sometimes, one unexpected expense can put everything at risk.When a tree fell on a parked vehicle, the resulting damage left one of our neighbors without reliable transportation. Replacing the vehicle required using savings that had been set aside for rent. With those funds depleted, a temporary financial setback quickly became a housing crisis, leaving rent unpaid and stable housing at risk. For individuals and families living paycheck to paycheck, an unexpected expense can create a domino effect. What begins as a transportation emergency can make it difficult to keep up with rent, utilities, food, and other essential needs. This Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Month, we're highlighting how quickly housing instability can happen and why access to support matters. Together, we can help our neighbors overcome unexpected barriers, stay housed, and find a path toward stability. #hungerandhomelessnessawarenessweek #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #love #care #homelesscare #downtownraleigh #dtr #communityGet involved
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Nov 6Sometimes, one unexpected expense can put everything at risk.When a tree fell on a parked vehicle, the resulting damage left one of our neighbors without reliable transportation. Replacing the vehicle required using savings that had been set aside for rent. With those funds depleted, a temporary financial setback quickly became a housing crisis, leaving rent unpaid and stable housing at risk. For individuals and families living paycheck to paycheck, an unexpected expense can create a domino effect. What begins as a transportation emergency can make it difficult to keep up with rent, utilities, food, and other essential needs. This Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Month, we're highlighting how quickly housing instability can happen and why access to support matters. Together, we can help our neighbors overcome unexpected barriers, stay housed, and find a path toward stability. #hungerandhomelessnessawarenessweek #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #love #care #homelesscare #downtownraleigh #dtr #community
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Weekend MealsOn Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, we offer three meals at three meal times, 9:00 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:00 pm.
- Weekday Services
Showers and laundry are available Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
- Coordinated Care
Oak City Cares is a comprehensive, coordinated approach to making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Wake County.
- Transportation Services
Oak City Cares utilizes ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft to secure rides for our guests.
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Oak City Cares is a Wake County, North Carolina, nonprofit that connects individuals and families experiencing homelessness with the services they need to find stable housing.