Recognizing the Need
Individuals and famlies often experience crisis as they balance a wide range of difficult situations in today's complicated world. Regardless of the level of assistance received, Community Care seeks to provide those who receive services opportunities to volunteer and help others. By giving back, those who are helped, regain self-esteem and look for long-range solutions to problems.
"We believe the helping process maintains and restores human dignity in the light of God's great love for every person."
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Utilities
Partial help with payment of utilities is available, when appropriate. those receiving assistance are interviewed and counseled on how to develop a long range plan to make payments and catch up with extreme overdue situations.
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Prescriptions
Partial assistance with payment for prescription drugs is often available. Each person's needs are reviewed and if funds are available, payment is made directly to the pharmacy.
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Clothing Assistance
Those in need of clothing will receive an opportunity to choose a variety of men's, women's, and baby's clothing items. The clothes, donated by local residents, are clean and in good condition.
New and used children's clothes are also available at the Kids Kloset, located adjacent to the Community Care facility. Items for the Kids Kloset are provided by donations from citizens or purchased through United Way funds and the Bartlett Foundation.
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Food
Those in need of food may apply for grocery donations from the fully stocked food pantry. Supplies are equivalent to those found in any grocery store and even include items such as diapers and formula.
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Spiritual Food
Community Care believes that when the stomach is full, but the soul is empty, a person's needs are only half way met. Prayer is offered any time the center is open for those who request it. Also, anyone requiring counseling will be referred to the appropriate church or agency.
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Housing
Community Care Housing is modeled after Habitat for Humanity. This outreach program provides affordable new housing for low income famlies. Recipients are given a 1,000 sq. foot house with an interest fee mortgage. recipients are required to donate 300 hours of volunteer time during construction and are required to make the modest monthly payents on a regular basis.
Financial support comes from private donations, collections from the Sapulpa Ministerial Alliance, and various church contributions.
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Heartland Share: A Food Program for Everyone
Community Care participates in the Heartland SHARE (Self Help And Resource Exchange) food program. SHARE provides a monthly food package worth $40-$45 in exchange for two hours of community service and $18.40. Participants may also pay $16.40 and $2 in food stamps.
Packages include quality meats, fresh fruit and vegetables and staples. Specialty items such as desserts, sauces and condiments may also be included.
Registration takes place at the beginning of each month and distribution is the third Saturday.
Community service can consist of working to bag food at the distribution center or working at any community service organization such as Community Care, Salvation Army, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc. Proof of community service is required.
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How Do I Get Assistance From Community Care?
To receive assistance, call between 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday to make an appointment. Distribution hours are 10:30am-1:30pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Thursday evening, by appointment.
Clients are interview to evaluate need and may need to provide documentation from DHS, doctors, or other agencies.
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Volunteer. Donate.
Volunteers are needed at Community Care to assist in the daily operation of the facility. Many different tasks are available to fit different volunteer talents.
Donations of food and clothing are accepted. These items plus monetary donations are crucial to the continued care of others. Do not hesitate to help!
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