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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.

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Sometimes, 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

Happy November! 🍂 OCC will be CLOSED on November 11th in honor of Veteran's Day and on November 26th for Thanksgiving. We will be open for meals on November 27th from 11am-3pm!

Happy Halloween from Oak City Cares! 🎃👻 Our team got into the spooky spirit this past week with a little Halloween fun! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

"Paying forward what God has given us" is at the heart of why Dean and Jennifer Ogan support Oak City Cares. More than 10 years ago, their friend Chris Benjamin with Pay It Forward introduced the Ogans to Oak City Cares, and we're grateful for their hearts for serving. Dean and Jennifer often support our Weekend Meals program by providing high-quality meals for our guests, among a myriad of other ways they step up for our neighbors. The Ogan's giving comes down to a simple belief: if they found themselves in a difficult place, they would hope someone would be there to help them too. By extending that same kindness to others, Dean and Jennifer put their faith into action and help our neighbors find a path to safe, stable housing. Thank you, Dean and Jennifer, for your faithful generosity and kindness for our neighbors! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

This is the power of business investing in their community! ✨ A huge thank you to Greystar for an incredible MPact Gala that raised $25,000 in support of Oak City Cares and our work connecting unhoused neighbors with pathways to home! Your generosity will help more individuals and families across Wake County find a safe, stable place to call home. Thank you for showing what's possible when corporate philanthropy and community impact come together! 👏 #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

APG Companies' mission "Putting God's Gifts to Work. APG Builds People and Places for Better Lives," extends beyond their work in commercial real estate. Around 2015, APG became involved in the early efforts to establish Oak City Cares, helping raise the funds needed to bring the vision to life, alongside other community partners. "We believed in the mission from the beginning, and we still do," says Jim Anthony, CEO and founder of APG Companies. Through continued financial support and service projects, APG has remained a dedicated partner in Oak City Cares' work to address homelessness in Wake County and connect neighbors experiencing difficult circumstances with meaningful support. We are deeply grateful to APG and Jim for their ongoing support and encouragement. Our impact would not be possible without the generosity of companies and individuals who believe in our mission and come together to make a difference in our community. Jim reflects, "I'm grateful that APG had the opportunity to be involved in the early days, and I'm even more grateful for the people who continue doing this important work every day." #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

What an impact! Congratulations to @bandtogether_nc for 25 years of doing good for the community! We are honored to have been Impact Partners, alongside @porchcommunities and @theraleighmusiccollective for the 2026 Mighty Giveback Concert 🤘Here’s to another 25 years!

DAF Day 2026 is here! A nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor Advised Funds. When you make a DAF gift to Oak City Cares, you're helping us make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. Today your DAF can do more than ever before. Join us and be part of the movement. 🔑 Click the link in our bio to learn how you can make a DAF gift today! #DAFDay26 #DAFDay #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #hungeractionmonth #foodinsecurity

Mary Anne Howard and her husband spent many years working and living in Downtown Raleigh. When her husband passed in 2019, Mary Anne got connected to Oak City Cares through the architectural firm who renovated our service center. She toured the facility and began supporting our mission to reduce barriers to homeless services. “I think it’s wonderful that we have an organization in the community where we have all different services under one roof.” A few years later, Mary Anne visited our service center again and noticed that the outside of the building did not reflect our work. Within our walls, connections to services are made, dignity is restored, and our neighbors find community. Inspired by our mission, Mary Anne initiated a project so that the landscaping of our service center would match the warmth of the inside. In June, she helped bring together a group of individuals who transformed our grounds. We are grateful for Mary Anne’s heart for our neighbors experiencing homelessness and her incredible generosity. “I’m just appreciative of all the work you all do. That’s why I give.” #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

It is officially Fall and we've got some exciting guest events this month! 🍁 Come check it out!

DAF Day is just ONE WEEK away! 🧡 On October 8, Donor Advised Fund holders across the country will direct their giving toward the causes they care about most. We hope you’ll consider making Oak City Cares one of yours. Giving through your DAF is a simple, flexible way to support the causes you care about and make a meaningful impact with funds you’ve already set aside for charitable giving. When you give through your DAF, you help connect our unhoused neighbors with the services they need to move toward stable housing, including primary healthcare, behavioral healthcare, employment resources, peer support, and more. As Raleigh grows and housing challenges increase, your support helps make sure no one has to navigate homelessness alone. 📅 Mark your calendar for October 8 and make your DAF gift to Oak City Cares! Learn more about giving through your DAF at oakcitycares.org/donate. #DAFDay26 #DAFDay #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #hungeractionmonth #foodinsecurity

Meet Rachel Skaggs, Weekend Meals Program Supervisor ✨ Rachel joyfully leads our Weekend Meals team every Saturday and Sunday with compassion and sincerity. She works tirelessly to ensure our guests receive three meals a day every weekend, with the collaboration of our community partners. You can often find Rachel in the kitchen or throughout our service center, making sure everything runs smoothly and our guests feel welcomed and cared for. She brings plenty of joy to the weekends at Oak City Cares, and we're lucky to have her lead the way! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

Today we are shining a light on our foundational program: Weekend Meals 🍽️ Oak City Cares started out as Oak City Outreach Center in 2014. This was a space adjacent to Moore Square in downtown Raleigh that established a system to serve coordinated meals to our unhoused friends on the weekend. The goal of OCOC was to fill the meal gap during the weekend observed by the Wake County Community. When our multi-services center opened in 2019, our Weekend Meals program moved with us. OCOC served 750 meals the first weekend it opened. Last year alone, we served 73,045 meals. These meals are prepared and served by our community partners. This is a continuation of the compassion of our community who saw a need and helped us find a way to meet it. We proudly serve over 250 meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner EVERY Saturday and Sunday. We even serve meals on most holidays (i.e. the day after Thanksgiving). If you would like to learn more about our Weekend Meals program or get involved, visit oakcitycares.org/volunteer. #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #hungeractionmonth #foodinsecurity

How do Donor Advised Funds help unlock increased support? DAFs make giving easier, more strategic, and more impactful: 🔑 Flexibility—give when inspiration strikes, or after thoughtful evaluation 🔑 Simplicity—manage all your giving from one account 🔑 Power—grow your giving potential with invested funds & tax perks On DAF Day, October 8th (less than one month away!), you can use your DAF to support Oak City Cares and help us create pathways toward stable housing for our unhoused neighbors. When more people give through their DAFs, more good gets done. 🧡 #DAFDay26 #DAFDay #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #hungeractionmonth #foodinsecurity

A day that we will never forget 🤍 We are proud to have hosted a volunteer opportunity for @activategood's 9/11 Day of Service and 25th Anniversary Remembrance Event. This project helped support our Basic Needs program as volunteers sorted and organized hygiene products. We are grateful for the enthusiastic group of volunteers who joined us as we honor the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, twenty-five years ago. #911Day #911DayofService26

Happy (almost) Fall, all! Join us this month for some community events 🌳

September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in America. According to the USDA's most recent data, 13.7% of U.S. households were food insecure at some point in 2024. That's 18.3 million Americans. That same year, 11.8% of households in North Carolina were food insecure. In Wake County, 11.1% of the population is food insecure, 51% of which do not qualify for federal nutrition programs, making it harder for them to receive the support they need. Food insecurity is defined as when people do not have enough to eat, and they do not know where their next meal will come from. Food insecurity and homelessness are inextricably linked. Though food insecurity often precedes the loss of a home, as high rental costs force families to sacrifice nutrition budgets to pay for housing, the reality of homelessness deepens malnutrition. Our unhoused neighbors or those living in unstable housing are often forced to rely on irregular and low-quality food. Oak City Cares was born out of collective action by the community to provide meals for our unhoused neighbors in Raleigh. Through our Weekend Meals program, we ensure that nutritious meals are served three times a day every weekend (and most holidays). Join us this Hunger Action Month as we recognize the (often invisible) persistence of food insecurity in our community, and take action to make sure no one goes hungry in Wake County. #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #hungeractionmonth #foodinsecurity

Thank you to the @coastal24 Foundation for a generous $20,000 grant supporting housing stability in Wake County! This investment will help us connect more of our neighbors to affordable housing, overcome barriers to stability, and build a stronger foundation for the future. We're grateful for partners who believe in our mission to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #actofkindness #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

Meet Annie Martin, Care Coordinator ✨ Annie brings her hardworking and empathetic spirit to Oak City Cares every day. Whether she’s supporting guests, connecting people to resources, or finding new ways to engage our community, she’s always ready to lend a helping hand. You can often find Annie at our service center’s front desk, greeting guests with her signature smile. She’s a familiar and friendly face, and definitely not hard to miss! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

On Tuesday, @duke_energy brought community, partnership, and action together through an incredible kit-packing event in Raleigh. Together, Duke Energy team members packed 1,000 hygiene kits for our guests, providing essential supplies that help meet immediate needs with dignity. The Foundation also awarded $25,000 to Oak City Cares to fuel our mission and help create pathways to stable housing for our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Wake County. 1,000 kits. $25,000. One powerful reminder of what's possible when we put partnership into action. 🧡 #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #actofkindness #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

It's kinda chic to be part of something bigger. 🏡💛 #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

It may be the dog days of summer, but we still have a month full of fun for guests! Come cool off by joining us this month for any of these events! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

This is impact you can see👓 We recently hosted a vision care clinic in collaboration with @shine4sight and @dtmobilehealth. Through this partnership, we were able to provide 33 comprehensive eye exams where each guest received NO-COST prescription glasses! We are so grateful for our community partners who step up and step in to bring our guests access to critical care! #endhomelessness #coordinatedcare #partnership #visionclinic #alliancehealth #durhamtech #shineforsight #service #medicalcare #visioncare #raleigh #wakecounty #oakcity

We want to send a MASSIVE thank you to three of our Board members whose terms have just ended! Brian "Dr. K", Tom, and Barkley have all served on our Board since we established in 2019, and we could not be more grateful for their generosity and commitment to serving our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Wake County. Their impact on the community stretches well beyond the four walls of our service center. With their leadership, we have become a trusted, safe place for unhoused individuals to receive the care they deserve and the resources necessary to become stably housed. THANK YOU, Dr. K, Tom, and Barkley for your dedication to this community and your heart for service! You will be missed! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

🎄☀️ It’s Christmas in July, and we’re celebrating by spreading hope when it’s needed most. While the weather is warm, many of our neighbors are facing challenges that don’t take a summer vacation. We are in need of essentials this season: towels, belts, wallets, canes, and travel size toiletries. Join us in making spirits bright this July. Call 984-344-9612 to make an appointment to drop off donations. #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

Collaboration is at the heart of Oak City Cares. That is why one of our awesome Care Coordinators, Annie Martin, teamed up with Meisha Matthews of @YMCA Triangle to host Meeting of the Minds. The goal of this series of meetings is to bring individuals working in Wake County human services to share insights and build community solutions. Individuals gathered at OCC to discuss housing availability and available housing programs for residents/tenants. We are grateful for the speakers who shared about the programs they represent and for all attendees who create collective solutions to overcoming barriers. Let’s continue to work together as a community to help those who need it most! If you are an agency in Wake County and want to participate in future Meetings of the Minds, contact Annie at annie.martin@oakcitycares.org. #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

We've got some exciting guest events happening this month, including our Eye Exam Clinic on July 21st from 10am-2pm! We hope to see you there 🤓 #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

We want to thank our good friends at Biogen for hosting us for a week at Durham Bulls Athletic Park for their sponsoring of the Bull's celebration of America's 250th birthday! This was such a fun opportunity to meet new friends and catch up with old ones as thousands of fans came to celebrate Independence Day and enjoy America's game! If you came and said hello, thanks for stopping by! And thanks to Biogen for always caring deeply and keeping things fun! . . . #endhomelessness #america250 #biogen #baseball #dbap #durhambulls #bulldurham #america250 #independenceday #july4th #service #homelesscare #homelessservices

New Service Alert 🚨We are excited to announce that our partner agency, SouthLight, has begun operating its new Mobile Clinic at Oak City Cares! The SouthLight Mobile Clinic provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), substance use and mental health screenings, counseling and peer support, and referrals to additional services for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder. This mobile clinic is among the first to deploy in our state, and will provide critical access to care that is so often out of reach for those who need it most. Individuals experiencing homelessness who also struggle with opioid use disorder often have very limited windows for which they are able to receive care. Lack of transportation and availability of this service prevents them from getting the care they need in a timely manner. Southlight is changing that by bringing care directly to those who need it most. Guests at Oak City Cares will not only be able to get direct referrals to Southlight’s Mobile Clinic, but they will be able to access it 2 full hours before Oak City Cares event opens! This service expansion for our community is going to do so much to bridge gaps between people and care, bringing stability where there was crisis. The Mobile Clinic operates Monday through Friday from 7-10am and is located behind OCC. #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

We are currently have a shortage of towels for our shower program and need a replenish. If you have new or gently used, clean towels to donate, give us a call at 984-344-9612 to schedule a drop off! . . . #endhomelessness #donation #donationsneeded #inkind #showers #laundry #basicneeds #oakcity #raleigh #communitycare #hygiene

This month’s On-Site Partner Spotlight is Hassani Hamilton! He is a Master Barber and provides basic haircut services to our guests. Quarterly, OCC hosts a Guest Feedback meeting where we can hear directly from those we serve. Haircut services have long been on both our and our guests’ wishlists of services hosted on site. We are so grateful to have Hassani and his barber services on site as a partner! Hassani is on site Mondays from 1pm-3pm. Haircuts are available by appointment. #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

It’s June! For many individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, Pride Month is a time to celebrate individualism, self-expression, and identity. It is also a time to reflect on the cultural adversities from the past, showing gratitude to the trailblazers that came before, and advocating for the present and future. 28% of LGBTQ youth reported experiencing homelessness or housing instability at some point in their lives, according to a survey done at the University of Chicago. According to that same survey, LGBTQ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their non-LGBTQ peers. LGBTQ youth who reported experiencing homelessness had 2 to 4 times the odds of reporting mental health challenges and higher rates of victimization, being in foster care, and food insecurity than their stably housed LGBTQ peers. Homelessness and the LGBTQ community are lamentably linked, but there is hope in preventing LGBTQ youth homelessness. Together, we can: - Advocate for anti-discrimination policies, family counseling or mediation programs, case management for youth exiting foster care, and increased funding for low-barrier housing programs - Reimagine shelter services to be more inclusive - Improve data collection on LGBTQ youth homelessness But the most important thing we can do is be kind to one another. Happy Pride! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

Happy June ☀ Join us this month for some fun, education, and relaxation! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we hosted Health Empowerment Lunch and Learn sessions every Tuesday in May for our guests! Dr. Klausner of WakeMed and Wendy Gantt of Alliance Health shared information about rage and aggression, mental health in adults, depression and anxiety, and trauma. Through this series, guests were able to learn about common mental health issues, practical ways to cope, and what resources are available. If you are struggling, you are not alone. Let’s continue showing up for ourselves and each other! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

Last week, we had a chance to gather with our staff and partners for lunch, games, and good fun! A special thanks to @duke_energy for making this possible! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our Partner Spotlight is AMAE Health! AMAE Health provides holistic care for people with serious mental illness. At Oak City Cares, this often looks like listening to people, sorting out what their illnesses are, and brief interventions. AMAE connects people to community services and other resources at their clinic. To Kate, one of our on-site representatives, seeing people get better and working on a dedicated team is the best part of the work she does. “People with serious mental illnesses are often overlooked in underserved populations.” AMAE Health is on-site Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12pm. #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

Here is what we've got going on this month for guests! Come get involved and learn more! #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #gratitude #homelesscare #housinghealthcare #impact #makeanimapct #generosity #hospitality #love #care #home #belonging #community #communitytogether #raleigh #raleighnc #wakecounty #wakecountync #oakcity

When Seaira met Ms. King, she and her ten-year-old son had been experiencing homelessness since 2024, moving between shelters, hotels, and family. Ms. King told her story to Seaira, who helped connect her with support, therapy, and resources for her son. With the help of the Care Coordination and Basic Needs team, Ms. King applied for a home. On April 24th, she got the keys to her new apartment. Her son will come home to his own bed and space, just in time for his birthday! “Ms. King did the work, she was patient, and she trusted the process. We are all happy for her and her son.” #missionmoment #mission #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #gratitude #homelesscare #housinghealthcare #impact #makeanimapct #generosity #hospitality #love #care #home #belonging #community #communitytogether #raleigh #raleighnc #wakecounty #wakecountync #oakcity

Gift of Home Celebration 2026 Thank you! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

Happy National Volunteer Week! Oak City Cares was born out of the commitment by the community to care for our unhoused neighbors. That commitment is still vital to our daily operations and impossible without our amazing volunteers. To everyone who has served coffee on a cold morning or a meal on the weekend, helped coordinate basic needs services, packed toiletry kits, organized supplies, and so much more… we are sincerely grateful! Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization, and the way that our community shows up for our guests is inspiring. You all rock! Want to learn more about volunteer opportunities? Reach out to Joseph, Volunteer & Corporate Engagement Manager, at volunteercoordinator@oakcitycares.org. #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

WOW! We are overwhelmed by the generosity and compassion everyone who took part in this year's Gift of Home Celebration has shown! Together, we raised $352,115 to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Wake County! This year we hosted over 300 people at Union Hall to celebrate the amazing work of our community who support those who need it most. We are a people committed to caring for our local unhoused neighbors, and it shows. Thank you all for giving the gift of home! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

The Silent Auction is LIVE for bidding now! Click the link in our bio to view the silent auction & preview the live auction. The Gift of Home Celebration is this Thursday, April 16th, at 6pm. See you there!

We are ONE WEEK away from the Gift of Home Celebration! We want to give a special shout out to some of our sponsors- thank you! We are honored to serve as Wake County’s front door to homeless care services for more than six years now and look forward to many more thanks to the support from our friends and sponsors.

Happy Spring🌼Join us for this month for some awesome guest events!

Fresh cuts & check ups for the Spring 🌞 Our partner, Advance Community Health, hosted a free haircut and check up clinic for our guests this week. Shout out to Sugtrisha Flood, OCC’s Practice Manager, for organizing this amazing event! @advancechc provides a variety of services including primary care, dental care, nutrition education, behavioral health counseling, and more. They are on-site Monday through Thursday. #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

This month’s partner spotlight is Better Life Partners! Shanon Meyers from Better Life Partners, who is on site monthly, provides medication-assisted treatment and counseling for people struggling with substance use disorder, particularly alcohol and opioids. Through a virtual platform, people can connect to treatment the same day. For many individuals, especially those without transportation, that kind of access can make the difference between continuing to struggle and getting the help they need. Success in recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some people it means abstinence; for others it means taking steps toward safer use, stability, and support. The goal is to meet people where they are and walk alongside them on their journey. One of the biggest barriers people still face isn’t treatment, it’s stigma. Many people who develop opioid addiction began with legitimate prescriptions after surgeries or injuries. Addiction can happen quickly, and compassion matters. By expanding access to care, reducing barriers, and starting honest conversations, organizations like Better Life Partners are helping more people find hope, healing, and a better way forward. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

What can we do with $225,000? Provide 100 housing assessments Move 50 guests into permanent housing Provide 45,000 meals Provide warm showers & clean laundry to all guests for over a year $225,000 isn’t just a goal. It’s a hot meal after a long day. A shower that restores comfort and dignity. A care coordinator helping someone find housing. A door opening to a permanent home. It’s impact that changes lives. Join us on April 16th for the Gift of Home Celebration and be a part of real change like this. Click the link in our bio to get your ticket now! #endhomelessness #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #celebration #oakcity #wakecounty #wakecountync #raleigh #raleighnc #homelessness #philanthropy #fundraiser #event #love #care #homelesscare #party #actofkindness #charityfundraiser #joinus #housingforall #housingishealthcare #bethechange #helpinghands #downtownraleigh #dtr #community

Moments like this is why we do the work 🧡 Shoutout to Kenyetta Boone & Fred Cannady-Kelderman for their awesome work with this friend! #missionmoment #mission #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #gratitude #homelesscare #housinghealthcare #impact #makeanimapct #generosity #hospitality #love #care #home #belonging #community #communitytogether #raleigh #raleighnc #wakecounty #wakecountync #oakcity

Spring weather is just around the corner! Here are the guest events happening this month. Come get involved! #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #gratitude #homelesscare #housinghealthcare #impact #makeanimapct #generosity #hospitality #love #care #home #belonging #community #communitytogether #raleigh #raleighnc #wakecounty #wakecountync #oakcity

We have some new friends around here, so we thought we would re-introduce ourselves! Oak City Cares is a hub for connecting individuals and families experiencing homelessness with the services and resources they need to establish stable housing. Explore our page to learn more about our services like Care Coordination, Basic Needs, and Weekend Meals, and get to know our more than 30 onsite partners. Whether you’re new here or you know your way around the block, thank you for being a part of our amazing community! .. #nonprofit #ncnonprofits #gratitude #homelesscare #housinghealthcare #impact #makeanimapct #generosity #hospitality #love #care #home #belonging #community #communitytogether #raleigh #raleighnc #wakecounty #wakecountync #oakcity

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