The Family Focus Guide helps families and individuals in and around the Fayetteville area find resources in our community.
If you have a service-focused organization that serves families in the Fayetteville, Cumberland County area and would like to be listed, please email us at [email protected].
Provides information for emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning strikes, winter preparedness, and hazardous materials clean-up. Provides emergency shelters. Facilitates the process of emergency preparedness and planning for the community. Check website for more information.
Emergency: 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week
CCMAP provides medications to people of all ages with chronic medical conditions who need regular prescription medication, but lack adequate income and insurance for purchasing them. Does NOT provide emergency medication.
The mission of Cumberland Disaster Recovery Coalition (CDRC) is to assess unmet needs and provide Cumberland County residents access, coordination and education of available resources in a long-term disaster caused recovery.
CDRC is awaiting case managers -- referrals are being sent to Lutheran Services Carolinas.
Bi-weekly meetings are held at the Community Room at the Cumberland Community Foundation. Call for more information about the next meeting.
All of our programs serve homeless families with their children. We offer an emergency Shelter Program 30-90 days, 24 month Transitional Housing Program, and a variety of permanent housing units. All programs provide intensive case management with supportive services and require participation in the Transitions Program.
A program of Fayetteville Urban Ministry that offers food, clothing, household items and personal care items to individuals in need. Donations and volunteers are needed in all aspects of this program.
Emergency Services: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, medication, and other emergency needs. May be able to assist with household goods and general assistance for people involved in natural disasters or house fires.
Assistance is given by appointment only.
Utilities: Must have a final notice. No deposits or re-connection fees.
Rent: the client will have to obtain the Salvation Army Rental Assistance form/W-9 form from the Salvation Army, have landlord complete them, and bring them to the scheduled appointment. Clients will not be interviewed if forms are not completed. Not able to assist with rent deposits.
Prescription: Includes blood pressure, heart, and antibiotics only. No pain or psychotropic drugs will be filled. Can only be filled once.
Furniture vouchers: only issued to individuals that have been in a fire or flood. A fire report must be provided.
Clients seen Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. by appointment only.
Temporary financial assistance for individuals and families. All payments go directly to the vendor. Based on income eligibility.
Crisis Intervention Program (CIP): provides utility assistance with heating and cooling costs. Only provides assistance for emergency situations; must have final notice.
Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP): provides utility assistance with emergency and non emergency heating costs. Applications will be taken from the beginning of December until the end of March for households that include a person who meets at least one of the following criteria: Is age 60 or older OR disabled. Applications will be taken the beginning of January until the end of March for all other households as long as funds are still available.
Assistance is available for those experiencing domestic violence–see “Domestic Violence Prevention and Assistance.” New Parent Support Program offers: classes for new or expecting parents; playgroups; and home visits to talk with new parents about concerns and coping with the demands of parenthood. Victim Advocate Program supports victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Advocates can provide information about resources; accompany the victim to court; help locate shelters; and provide general support. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program provides crisis intervention and support services. Family Advocacy program also offers a variety of classes and referrals to counseling.
Fayetteville Urban Ministry offers a wide variety of programs and services. Some of those services are, emergency assistance with food, clothing, and firewood. They also serve at risk kids, provide house repairs for the elderly and low income families, and help homeless people find suitable housing. Some of the programs provided are, adult literacy, one-on-one mentoring, and student support programs.
Provides emergency funds, when available, to help with food, clothing, utility bills (electric and water), rent, and other immediate crisis needs.
Food Pantry provides emergency food, pet food when available, and clothing assistance to those in need once every three months or as needed.
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Catholic Charities provides tangible assistance to alleviate food insecurity for those who seek out assistance
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Provides food to persons in need. Must be referred from Department of Social Services or other social service agencies. Serves meals on Saturdays from 11:30-1:00
Meal served on Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Involves fire and rescue personnel as well as other health and safety advocates in safety seat distribution and education programs. NC child passenger safety activities are coordinated through the Buckle Up Kids program. The Buckle Up Kids Program coordinates child passenger safety training programs for the state.
The Habitat for Humanity-Fayetteville Area provides affordable housing for low-income families in Cumberland, Bladen, and Sampson counties. Volunteers provide funds, land, labor, materials, and administrative assistance to build homes that are sold to low-income families through no-interest loans. Selected families participate in the construction. They also accept donations of money, tools, and new building materials.
ESUCP may provide scholarships (when available) for inclusion placement within the Children's Centers.
Collection of formal wear that can be checked out for special occasions. A $10.00 fee is charged for dry-cleaning.
Lends basic household items for temporary use by arriving and departing soldiers and their families.
We serve lunch to anyone in need every day including weekends. Lunch is served from 12-12:30pm. Breakfast is only for our shelter residents.
Marie’s Baby Closet features items for babies and small children such as diapers, clothing from 0-5T for boys and girls, formula, baby blankets, baby food, coats, and much more.
