- In FY09 CARES distributed $154,000 in direct financial assistance
- CARES coordinated an additional $103,000 in client assistance from area agencies and congregations.
- Volunteers logged more than 3,600 hours helping others in their community
See a video of our work and our fall newsletter 
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Our mission is to provide resources to people within the Naperville community who need assistance to avoid homelessness and to attain self-sufficiency.
For families facing an economic crisis, we make referrals to private and government agencies that provide financial and non-financial resources. When assistance is not available through other agencies, CARES provides emergency financial assistance to help pay for basic needs like housing, utilities and transportation. Our car donation program repairs donated cars to make them road worthy for families needing transportation. We also help coordinate assistance with area congregations and other social service agencies. Our Client Satisfaction Survey tells us that 98% of those clients who received financial assistance have experienced an improvement in their circumstances and that number increases to 100% for those who have received a car.
"I appreciate your assistance more than words could ever describe. Thank you from my heart to yours for your assistance and the kind, respectful and generous attiitudes and behavior toward me. You help to minimize the shame I have felt in my current situation."
“I love my car! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. It has given me a new life. I will start working August 3rd. This last week I went to visit my granddaughter who I had not seen since December.”
— CARES Clients
Naperville CARES Always Looking for More Help
Naperville CARES exists only because of the generous time given by our volunteers and financial resources donated by our supporters. Unfortunately, the need for our services is greater than our ability to help. Please read about how you can help.
