Partner Agencies
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Crisis Intervention
American Red Cross (Wilkes-Alleghany Chapter) - Provides emergency and disaster preparedness training, food, clothing and shelter assistance to victims of local disasters, including single-family fires; provides food and beverage support for local fire fighters; provides communications and financial assistance and counseling to families with military members during family emergencies; performs blood collection services for patients in area hospitals; teaches CPR and First Aid classes and water safety instruction. - 838-4563
BROC - Provides assistance for the unmet needs of low-income clients, the dislocated workers and elderly of Wilkes County. Provides financial assistance to clients to prevent eviction notices, disconnection of power and fuel. Also assists with prescription medicines, food and other emergency services. - 667-7174
Care Connection - Offers information and referral to those in need of assistance with any kind of crises. Works in conjunction with all human services agencies within Wilkes County to refer people in need to the best sources of assistance. - 667-2273
Catherine H. Barber Memorial Homeless Shelter - Provides temporary overnight shelter and one hot meal a day for individuals and families who are homeless. - 838-7120
Samaritan's Kitchen of Wilkes - Mission is to "feed the hungry in Wilkes County." Methods used are the client choice pantry program, the Back Pack Program for school children and the Christmas Box Program called Project Joy. The programs service all people of Wilkes County. - 838-5331
Sheltered Aid for Families in Emergency (SAFE) - Provides shelter, counseling and assistance to victims of family violence and abuse, rape or incest. - 838-9169
The Salvation Army - Provides emergency assistance for utilizes, rent and mortgage to qualifying clients. Criteria must be met to qualify, and documentation of emergency within prior six weeks is required. Other emergency needs are reviewed on an individual basis. - 838-1145
Wilkes Rescue Squad - A totally volunteer unit that provides rescue and emergency medical services. - 651-7365