At the Carying Place, we are all too familiar with the hurt and disappointment caused by financial instability and poor living conditions that some unfortunate families endure. And, we know that the struggle to recuperate from these struggles can sometimes be overwhelming and difficult. That’s why The Carying Place works to help make a difference in the lives of deserving families who may be suffering. Thanks to our volunteers’ hard work and the continued financial support from compassionate corporations and individuals, we are able to provide services to each and every family struggling to regain financial stability and independent living.

Our mission is to help create a new beginning to working families with children who have ties with and desire to permanently reside in Wake County, are homeless, "doubled-up" or otherwise inadequately housed, or are in jeopardy of losing their current housing, are without the needed financial resources to be able to acquire or maintain adequate housing, are motivated to improve their situation and are willing to work hard at budgeting, time management and setting and attaining goals, and recognize that changes are needed and want help in identifying and enacting those changes.

Each year, we continue to teach homeless families with children necessary life skills for attaining independent living while providing short-term housing support services. Through financial assistance and broad-based counseling in life skills, we seek to help people work toward self-reliance and growth.

We initiate a change for the better by providing Transitional Housing Programs (THP) that give families an opportunity to stabilize their financial situation, leading to permanent self-sustaining housing. Each family accepted into the program is paired with a volunteer team, which works with the family to develop a personalized plan for self-sufficiency.