Donations and grants received by Care & Share (C&S):

  · Support the elderly and disabled by providing emergency assistance

C&S helps individuals with the costs of necessary prescriptions, doctor and dental bills, supplies such as hearing aides, diabetic testing materials, and equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, etc. Care & Share works with the Department of Social Services to determine the severity of need and the actual individual's total circumstances and eligibility.

  · Provide toys and food to families at Christmas .

C&S contributes your toys donated at the Santa Swim to the Salvation Army for gifts to families in need.

    ·   Aid the homeless or prevent homelessness

Assistance is available on a limited basis.

 ·   Utility Assistance

C&S also provides financial assistance in circumstances where the lack of a basic necessity such as fuel, gas, water or electricity in the winter would create a health risk or medical emergency.