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Dear Friends,

Over Christmas and New Year’s, The Care Service was blessed with generous donations from our community. Knowing that we are not alone in our mission renews our hope and gives us the motivation to keep moving forward.

Along with donations, we also received many thank‑you cards from those we serve - people like Kylie, whose story you’ll find below. After escaping domestic violence, Kylie is now living in one of the affordable housing units owned by The Care Service. It is because of support from you that Kylie is safe and stable today.

Thank you for continuing to stand with The Care Service as we begin a new year.

Meet Kylie

Kylie built up the courage to pack a bag and leave her abusive boyfriend. It was a brave step, but it came at a heavy cost. Domestic violence had taken a toll on both her physical and mental health, and once she left, the reality of having nowhere safe to go made everything even harder...

Click here to read Kylie's story.

Help more people like Kylie

Care Service received a $45,318 from United Way

Thank you! The Care Service received a $45,318 allocation from United Way of Greater St. Louis. Their ongoing support enables us to provide crucial assistance, resources, and guidance to individuals facing a housing crisis or food insecurity, helping them take their first steps toward a new beginning.

New member at The Care Service team!

We’re excited to welcome Jessica, a Social Work practicum student from the UMSL. As she prepares to enter the social work field after graduation, Jessica will be gaining hands-on experience across different programs at The Care Service.

The Care Service is proud to play a role in supporting the next generation of social workers who will go on to uplift our community.

Getting an ID might be harder than you think

For people experiencing homelessness, one of the biggest challenges they face is getting an ID. Without a valid ID, finding a job, accessing shelters, or even getting food assistance becomes nearly impossible.

However, the process of getting an ID is full of challenges...

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