JoCo Cares for the Homeless

Regina Rodgers, Coordinator

The Why?

“We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.” -Mother Teresa

You may see them sleeping in a booth at McDonald’s or in a chair at the library. Maybe they are pushing a shopping cart with all their belongings down the road. Perhaps they are sitting on a bench at the park or living in a makeshift tent in the woods. These are the homeless men and women who call Johnston County home.  When we see them, we often ask ourselves, “What do they need…food, clothing, shelter, a shower?” There is something they need even more than that – RELATIONSHIP…

The homeless are just like anyone else, they want to be treated as human, with value and purpose. JoCo Cares is not here to fix or rescue the homeless. What we are here to do is to love them and give them hope in the name of Jesus.

What We Do

Severe Weather Shelter

Providing temporary severe weather emergency shelter to homeless persons in Johnston County, NC.

Weekly Resource Center

Open every Wednesday to allow the homeless to receive resources such as help with ID’s, referrals for housing and medical, shop for clothing, shoes and other needs from the donations we have received.