Oak City Cares Inc

Oak City Cares, an independent 501(c)(3) organization, is the operator and coordinator of the Oak City Cares multi-services hub that brings together an array of wake county non-profits ensuring that people experiencing homelessness get onsite help and serving as a bridge to the ongoing resources they need. Oak City Cares, inc. does this by connecting those at risk to coordinated services that create a path to stable housing and renewed hope. Oak City Cares experienced a tripling of the demand for our services in two years going from serving 1,500 unduplicated individuals in the 21-22 Fiscal Year to more than 6,000 in 23-24 Fiscal Year. In the 24-25 Fiscal Year we continued to serve more than 6,000 individuals in need. One of the primary barriers to securing safe and stable housing is the lack of predictable income. Soar (ssi/ssdi outreach, access, and recovery) is a national program that assists eligible adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with the application process fo