Causes: Emergency Assistance, Food, Food Banks & Pantries, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters, Human Services, Religion, Religion-Related
Mission: The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service meets basic needs and helps individuals and families achieve their goals. We provide shelter, food, direct services, advocacy and information to people in need. We accomplish this through strong partnerships with volunteers, staff and those we serve. We rely on the active involvement of caring individuals, congregations and other community organizations.
Target demographics: those in need
Geographic areas served: Orange County, NC
Programs: HomeStart provides emergency and longer-term housing and services to homeless women and children, on a site provided by Orange County. Supportive services are provided in order to aid families in their goal of attaining their own income, childcare and affordable housing. IFC @ SECU Community House offers residents safe living accommodations, meals, showers and laundry facilities; medical and mental health treatment; social workers, job coaching; and referrals to community agencies. Piedmont Health Services works in collaboration with IFC to provide clinical services at the Robert Nixon Clinic for our homeless residents. The Crisis Intervention program serves those in need by providing food, clothing, rent and utility assistance, transportation, information and referrals. Anyone who either lives or works in Chapel Hill and Carrboro may come to IFC when they are faced with economic uncertainty, an illness, or hardship that could lead to homelessness. Support Circles are small groups of volunteers who partner with formerly homeless individuals and families who are transitioning into permanent housing. Teams provide partners assistance for at least 12 months. Team members meet regularly with their Partner to share information, build relationships and function as a support system. Household members of the Food Pantry can come as often as once a month for groceries. Quantities received are based on the number of people in the household. Holiday meals are distributed at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Community Kitchen serves hot meals every day, free of charge, to anyone who is hungry. Staff schedules and trains community volunteers to prepare and serve the food which is mostly donated by local grocery stores, restaurants and Carolina Dining Services. The Community Kitchen serves two hot meals a day, every day of the year. Groups from congregations, neighborhoods and other organizations prepare and serve meals to clients. 95% of the food served is donated by businesses, UNC food service providers, grocery stores and individuals. Anyone who is hungry can eat. HomeStart and Community House are the only homeless shelters in the county.
Mission: The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service meets basic needs and helps individuals and families achieve their goals. We provide shelter, food, direct services, advocacy and information to people in need. We accomplish this through strong partnerships with volunteers, staff and those we serve. We rely on the active involvement of caring individuals, congregations and other community organizations.
Target demographics: those in need
Geographic areas served: Orange County, NC
Programs: HomeStart provides emergency and longer-term housing and services to homeless women and children, on a site provided by Orange County. Supportive services are provided in order to aid families in their goal of attaining their own income, childcare and affordable housing. IFC @ SECU Community House offers residents safe living accommodations, meals, showers and laundry facilities; medical and mental health treatment; social workers, job coaching; and referrals to community agencies. Piedmont Health Services works in collaboration with IFC to provide clinical services at the Robert Nixon Clinic for our homeless residents. The Crisis Intervention program serves those in need by providing food, clothing, rent and utility assistance, transportation, information and referrals. Anyone who either lives or works in Chapel Hill and Carrboro may come to IFC when they are faced with economic uncertainty, an illness, or hardship that could lead to homelessness. Support Circles are small groups of volunteers who partner with formerly homeless individuals and families who are transitioning into permanent housing. Teams provide partners assistance for at least 12 months. Team members meet regularly with their Partner to share information, build relationships and function as a support system. Household members of the Food Pantry can come as often as once a month for groceries. Quantities received are based on the number of people in the household. Holiday meals are distributed at Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Community Kitchen serves hot meals every day, free of charge, to anyone who is hungry. Staff schedules and trains community volunteers to prepare and serve the food which is mostly donated by local grocery stores, restaurants and Carolina Dining Services. The Community Kitchen serves two hot meals a day, every day of the year. Groups from congregations, neighborhoods and other organizations prepare and serve meals to clients. 95% of the food served is donated by businesses, UNC food service providers, grocery stores and individuals. Anyone who is hungry can eat. HomeStart and Community House are the only homeless shelters in the county.
Food
Carrboro
