Jackson County Community Care Portal
Need help, or want to help a neighbor? This is where Jackson County comes together to care for one another.
Need Help?
Anyone in Jackson County can ask for help with food, rides, home repairs, utility bills, and more. Fill out a short form and a JCJFS staff member will look at your request and connect you with local help.
Request AssistanceWant to Help?
Volunteers and local groups can look at the Community Board to see requests from neighbors, shown without names. If you can help, click “I Can Help” and a JCJFS staff member will set things up.
View Community BoardCommunity Resources
JCJFS keeps a list of local groups, services, and volunteers ready to help. If your group would like to be listed, contact us to get started.
Browse ResourcesHow It Works
The Community Care Portal brings together people who need help, JCJFS staff, and community members who want to give back.
A Neighbor Asks for Help
A Jackson County resident sends a request telling us what they need: food, a ride to an appointment, help with a utility bill, or anything else. Their personal information stays private.
JCJFS Reviews & Matches
A staff member at Jackson County Job & Family Services looks at the request, finds the best local resource or volunteer, and sets up the connection, all within two business days.
The Community Responds
Volunteers and groups see requests on the Community Board, shown without names, and offer help. When there is a match, JCJFS sets up everything so the right support reaches the right person.