Core⚠️ Disclaimer
The Core of Volunteers is a community-based volunteer organization. We do our best to connect people with support and resources, but we cannot guarantee assistance or immediate response.
If you are in a real emergency, please call 911 or contact your local emergency services.
Areas of Assistance
Emergency & Disaster Relief
When crisis strikes; floods, fires, or community emergencies, we mobilize fast.
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Immediate response teams deliver food, water, and essentials.
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We help coordinate cleanup, recovery, and short-term housing.
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We connect families with vetted aid programs and local partners for ongoing support.
Family & Basic Needs Support
We help families meet essential daily needs with dignity.
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Monthly Core C.A.R.E. packages with food, hygiene, and household items.
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Back-to-school supplies, holiday programs, and seasonal assistance.
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Referrals for housing, transportation, and utility aid through trusted partners.
Financial Hardship Support
We assist individuals and families facing financial instability due to:
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Job loss or underemployment.
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Military separation or transition to civilian life.
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Reentry following incarceration or parole.
Our programs focus on stabilizing income, rebuilding confidence, and connecting members with long-term opportunities for self-sufficiency.
Domestic Violence & Family Recovery
We stand with families impacted by violence, abuse, or severe hardship.
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Immediate access to safe housing and essential resources.
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Referrals to trauma-informed counseling and survivor advocacy partners.
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Long-term family support services designed to help rebuild stability, trust, and independence.
💬 How It Works
Step 1: Submit a Help Request
Fill out the short contact form to open a help ticket.
This starts the process and lets us know what kind of support you need.
Step 2: Check Your Email
You’ll receive an email with a link to the next step, scheduling a meeting with one of our intake coordinators.
Step 3: Schedule Your Meeting
You will receive an email where you can choose a meeting time that works best for you.
This Zoom meeting helps us understand your situation and connect you to the right resources.
Step 4: Complete Your Ticket Information
After scheduling your Zoom meeting, you’ll get another email with a secure form for you to provide all details about your needs.
This helps our team prepare before the meeting.
Step 5: Meet with the Core
During your meeting, we’ll review your help request together and recommend the best services, programs, or community partners to assist you.
Sometimes, we’ll invite you into one of our long-term programs for ongoing support.
🧭 What Happens Next
After your meeting, our team will:
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Assign your request to the right department or partner
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Confirm next steps by email
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Keep you updated as your request moves through the process
You’re never alone—this is what the Core was built for.
🌟 For Core C.A.R.E. Members
Already enrolled in a Core program?
Use this same form to request additional assistance.
Your new ticket will automatically link to your Core C.A.R.E. account so our team can coordinate your support in one place.