It is our vision to have a healthy, hunger-free, housing-stable community.The coronavirus has threatened this with an unprecedented health

and economic crisis

The Family Recovery Fund will help familiesin the Western and Southwestern region ofWake County (Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-

Varina, Willow Springs and surrounding ruralareas) stabilize after the devastatingeconomic impacts of the Covid-19

pandemic. 

We will work with the county and otherpartner agencies to ensure that we are

coordinating support andstrategically deploy these funds to help

families recover and maintain stability goingforward. The Family Recovery Fund will allow

us to broaden our scope of assistancebeyond just rental and utility assistance. 

We have already raised $50,000 from localmunicipalities, corporate & private donors.

We are hoping to raise a total of $150,000+.

Will you join us in supporting ourneighbors and keeping our community

strong?

The COVD-19 pandemiccontinues to challengemany of our families withfood insecurity, financialhardship, and access toessential resources. OurTown Council is passionateabout providing hope andrelief to our community. Weare proud to supportWWCM with a $20,000award to their FamilyRecovery Fund. This willallow more families to beserved. There is nothing wecan’t accomplish when wework together.

Jacques Gilbert, Mayor of Apex

How to Donate:Online: wwcm.org/donate

or by mailing a check to:

1600 Olive Chapel Rd., Ste 408Apex, NC  27502

Please note *Family RecoveryFund

 

Family Recovery Fund

“Having no income at thistime is extremely hard. Ihave a 2-year-old son.”

"I was cleaning homes to pay my billsand now due to the virus all my

customers have canceled so I have notreceived my normal pay for 6 weeks. I’m

not sure how I will pay my bills."

WHO WILL THESE FUNDS SUPPORT?Families & individuals in our service area, documented or undocumented, who fall within 60% or less of the

area median income or who are experiencing economic distress due to a crisis or hardship, includingspecifically the Coronavirus pandemic.

HOW WILL THE FAMILY RECOVERY FUNDS BE USED? 

Funds will be used to increase housing, food and financial stability for families in the Western andSouthwestern regions of Wake County by providing appropriate and limited financial assistance, casemanagement, coaching and resource support for families most at-risk of food and housing insecurity.

WHAT NEEDS ARE WE SEEING IN OUR AREA? 

Food Insecurity: Throughout Wake County Public Schools, 51,731 students receive free or reduced lunch,(32% of all students). In our Western/Southwestern region of Wake County, FRL rates in schools range from16% to 26%. However, some schools and neighborhoods have as many as 42%. Poverty rates in our area

range from 4% to over 8%.  Homelessness & Poverty: Wake County Public Schools reports 4,365 school children experienced

homelessness in 2018-19, a 50% increase in 5 years. Today, with the Covid-19 stay at home orders in place,shelters are completely full and families experiencing homelessness have no place to go. WWCM has been

aiding with hotel costs to meet the growing need for shelter in our community

HOW CAN I OR SOMEONE I KNOW RECEIVE SUPPORT?

If you or someone you know needs food, financial or resource support, please contact us at 919-362-0657.Additional information on the supports we can provide can be found on our website at wwcm.org

HOW CAN I OR MY COMPANY DONATE?

You can join us in this effort to support our neighbors and strengthen our community by making a donation 

Online: wwcm.org/donate

or by mailing a check to:

1600 Olive Chapel Rd., Ste 408Apex, NC  27502

Please note *Family Recovery Fund

Western Wake Crisis Ministry created a Family Recovery Fund in response to theneeds we are seeing from Covid-19

Family Recovery Fund

FAQ

“We took in a homelesscollege student. I justcouldn’t say no to aneed although my

household is strainedalready. There’s 6 in our

home right now.”

I am unemployed, and Ihave been living off

savings for nine months,with that balance of mynest egg declining each

month.