Emergency Services
CARE Inc provides financial assistance to qualified individuals with emergency needs, as funds are available.
Some of the kinds of emergency assistance CARE offers to help Tillamook County residents are listed below.
One-time
Rental Assistance
Our Rental Assistance funds are designed to address a one-time need due to a crisis or unforeseen circumstance for households that are otherwise sustainable. Funds may also cover move-in costs.
Utilities
Assistance
We assist with up to 75% of the "must pay" amount for essential utilities like electricity and water to ensure continued service.
LIHEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program): Provides financial assistance to help low-income households with their energy bills.
Personal
Items
CARE provides essential personal items such as clothes, hygiene products, diapers, pet supplies, and other necessities as available when donated by our community.
Homeless
Services
We offer case management, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and veteran's housing services to support individuals experiencing homelessness.
Shelter
Assistance
We provide micro-shelters and currently operate a warming shelter during extreme weather conditions from November through April. COMING SOON: We will offer a night-by-night shelter open 365 days a year.
Other
Needs
Through community partnerships, CARE provides shower vouchers. We strive to assist in any way possible and is always willing to consider any essential and emergent requests from clients.