CARE Community Center, Inc

CARE Community Center offers the following:

The Root Cellar serves those in need of food assistance and nutrition education. The goal of this program is to provide emergency food assistance to neighbors facing food insecurity as a barrier to self-sufficiency. As part of this effort we provide our neighbors the opportunity to participate in Nutrition Education workshops that teach hands on cooking skills, meal planning, as well as how to shop and prepare healthy meals on a budget.

The Root Cellar @ Charity Pantry is open on Monday from 10am to 2pm.

The Root Cellar @ CARE Pantry is open Monday – Thursday and Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.. We utilize the neighbor choice model for our pantry. This model has our pantry set up like a small grocery store that neighbors can access once every calendar month. One of our facilitators will assist neighbors to shop and answer any questions he or she might have.

Neighbors will have to supply the following documentation:

State or Federal photo ID (or Photo ID from their Country)

Social Security Cards or ITINs for all family members (Depending on food program)

Proof of residency (Utility bill, lease agreement, rent receipt, etc.)

Proof of previous month income (Check stubs, child support, Social Security, Disability, food stamps, etc.)

We provide our neighbors the opportunity to participate in Nutrition Education workshops that teach hands on cooking skills, meal planning, as well as how to shop and prepare healthy meals on a budget. Current English and Spanish offerings:

Kids Can Cook
Cooking from the Cupboard
Sauces & Soups
Canning & Food Preservation
Garden to Table

CARE Community Giving Garden is a way to demonstrate to our neighbors the benefits and joy of gardening while promoting healthy eating. Our Garden will provide fresh vegetables for our Root Cellar Pantry and Nutrition Education programs. Promoting physical activity, increasing food security for our neighbors, and a positive impact on the environment are just some of the outcomes that will blossom in our CARE Community Giving Garden.
The garden space is being donated by Charity Baptist Church in Rogers. We are currently seeking sponsors to support sections of the garden which will be named for the sponsor. Potential sponsors can select to support an entire growing area or partner with other sponsors for a group section. Our overall goal is to assist our neighbors in need by providing the resources and education to overcome adversity, gain and maintain self-sufficiency and encourage a sustainable lifestyle that includes access to nutritious foods.
Volunteers will be needed throughout the growing season to maintain and harvest.

Employability Services
We provide workshops in resume writing, how to have a successful interview, organization and time management, and ethics in the workplace.

Job Skills – Business Communication
Job Skills – Resume Ready
Job Skills – Culture of Business
Job Skills – How to SCORE in an interview

Computer Skills
We provide workshops in basic and intermediate computer operation as well as software specific instruction. These workshops are designed to assist our neighbors in developing the skills necessary to be competitive in today’s job market.
Computer Skills for Adults I
Computer Skills for Adults ll
Introduction to Microsoft Office – Word
Introduction to Microsoft Office – Excel
Introduction to Microsoft Office – PowerPoint
Introduction to Email
Social Media and you

The Neighbor Network
The Neighbor Network is a holistic approach to providing our neighbors with resources and education to aid them in their transition from living in crisis to living in wholeness and dignity. Services include workshops in financial literacy and life skills which are coupled with case management and support services.

Life Skills Training
We offer workshops that equip our neighbors with the resources and education necessary to ensure better family functioning. Our Lunch & Learn* workshops focus on individual topics such as car care, home maintenance, and preparing for stressful life events. Our Organized Life workshops give ideas on how to better organize your home, family, work, and life. Our Family Fun & Fitness workshops offer low impact Yoga, Thai Chi, Sit & Be Fit and other fun family friendly activities.
*Lunch & Learns are breakout sessions that cover home-related topics teaching life skills. Please bring your lunch or a potluck dish to share with your neighbors. We often have recipes to sample from our Nutrition Education classes as well.

Financial Literacy
These workshops support our neighbors with the development of the skills necessary to gain and maintain a self-sufficient life style of living within their means.
Budgeting Basics
Budgeting & Beyond
End of Year Budget
Budgeting for the New Year
Banking
Pay Yourself First
Small Business Basics
Learning to Save
Lunch & Learn – Credit

Outreach
We engage with our community through outreach events that serve our neighbors where they live. These projects will provide services to those with barriers that prevent access to service through traditional means.

Volunteerism
We believe that everyone has something to contribute to our community. We have numerous opportunities for groups or individuals to join us in strengthening our community and encourage our neighbors.

VITA
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance provides our neighbors who earn $58,000 or less annually with free tax preparation and financial literacy. This program is operated by certified volunteers and allows our neighbors the opportunity to file and direct deposit their tax refund for free and ensure proper tax credits are utilized.

Community Events
We offer free outings and activities in the community for our neighbors. These events are designed to create a safe environment for families to interact without incurring a financial burden. Neighbors enjoy the opportunity to step out of their situation into quality family time.

Mentoring
We will provide our neighbors with mentoring services to help identify specific needs and facilitate access to community resources.