Oak City Cares is a comprehensive, coordinated approach to making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Wake County.
Wake County neighbors struggling to navigate the multitude of available services, including individuals and families facing homelessness · Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm, with service ending early at 1 pm on Wednesday
From oakcitycares.org/services ↗Key services address housing, employment, health, and hunger for the most vulnerable of our Wake County neighbors who struggle to navigate the multitude of services available.
This new model brings services together, in a convenient downtown Raleigh location, to create a path for individuals and families to stable housing and renewed hope. Oak City Cares coordinates multiple services from Wake County nonprofits and Wake County Human Services in one central hub, ensuring people get onsite help and serving as a bridge to the ongoing resources they need.
An Oak City Cares Care Coordinator engages with each guest to learn more about their situation and evaluate how provider agencies and outside partners, might be able to assist them with their specific challenges.
Meet with a Care Coordinator at our facility between 9 am and 3pm, Monday through Friday, with service ending early at 1pm on Wednesday. Care Coordinators meet with guests on a first come, first served basis and no appointment is necessary. We do not currently accept appointments, and are unable to provide this service over-the-phone.
Care Coordinators meet with guests on a first come, first served basis and no appointment is necessary. We do not currently accept appointments, and are unable to provide this service over-the-phone.
An Oak City Cares Care Coordinator engages with each guest to learn more about their situation and evaluate how provider agencies and outside partners, might be able to assist them with their specific challenges.
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 ServicesShowers and laundry are available Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Transportation ServicesNo fees are required by clients for these servicesOak City Cares utilizes ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft to secure rides for our guests.