Carlisle C.A.R.E.S.
Combined Area Resources for Emergency Shelter
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ABOUT US
"Serving the Emergency Needs of those without a home with Compassion, Respect, and Resources"
Carlisle C.A.R.E.S. has been serving the Cumberland County community since 2004. C.A.R.E.S. began as a mission through Carlisle United Methodist Church (then Grace United Methodist Church). After sheltering a few men for a night, members of the church and the community realized there was a much bigger issue that needed to be addressed. Initially, C.A.R.E.S. housed 3 or 4 individuals experiencing homelessness during the harshest winter months through a network of 3 churches. Eventually, as support grew, C.A.R.E.S. was able to offer shelter year round to as many as 60 residents each night.
In 2010, C.A.R.E.S. expanded their services to meet the needs of the community. This time the need was a “day center” or the Resource Center. This building is a place for the guests of C.A.R.E.S. to shower, to do laundry, to receive mail, to cook, and to rest when they are ill. It is also a place where the guests meet with their supportive services coordinator. It is a place for our residents to call home.
It is important to us to increase and improve the services we offer the community but not duplicate any that are being offered. Working with community organizations and businesses allows this to be possible. We continue to look for partners in the community and collaboration opportunities.