In Valley Center, KS, CORE stands as a beacon of support for families working in the restaurant industry who face financial challenges due to medical hardships. Our mission is to provide essential financial assistance to food and beverage service employees with children who are enduring the hardships of illness or medical emergencies. We cover critical expenses such as rent or mortgage, utilities, medical bills, therapy, funeral costs, and travel-related expenses to hospitals, alongside important needs for children like diapers, formula, and childcare costs. CORE is dedicated to offering a hand up during tough times, allowing former grant recipients to reapply every 12 months for continued support, with a lifetime assistance cap of $7,500 to ensure our resources benefit as many families as possible. We understand the unique struggles of our community, and we are here to help navigate these difficult times with care and compassion.