Local resources

Book Harvest helps families harvest books and discover literacy activities wherever they go, from their homes to community spaces including schools, laundromats, parks, health centers, and more. 

Get around town with Chapel Hill's free bus transit system.

Offers free and voluntary services including domestic violence crisis services, stability services, and community education programs. Many of services are offered in Spanish.

Demand-response, shared ride service providing origin-to-destination service on an advance reservation basis. EZ Rider transports individuals who are unable to use the fixed route system due to a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

24-hour shelter for men experiencing homelessness.

The Community Kitchen in Carrboro prepares hot meals for anyone who is hungry every day of the year, as well as for people living at Community House and HomeStart shelters in Chapel Hill.

The Community Market makes available fresh produce, pantry staples, and hygiene items at no cost to households where someone lives or works in Chapel Hill or Carrboro.

24-hour emergency shelter for women and families experiencing homelessness.

Book sharing boxes locating throughout the community providing free books for all ages.

Information for North Carolina tax filers.

An online resource for job seekers and employers in North Carolina. Job seekers can search for jobs, create resumes, and find education and training. Employers can find candidates, post jobs, and search labor market information.

Assists individuals in seeking and obtaining employment as well as access education and training. Offers referrals to community based agencies for assistance with additional needs, all of which is free of charge, and open to all members of the public.

A one-stop resource where older adults and caregivers can meet their social, mental, physical, financial, and day-to-day needs.

Non-profit agency serving survivors of sexual violence in Orange County and surrounding areas. Offers free and confidential services for survivors and their loved ones including a 24-Hour Helplines, therapy, advocacy and accompaniment, support groups, workshops, therapy, and case management.

Senior Center in Hillsborough run by Orange County's Department of Aging.  Provides programs and classes including fitness, education, and social events for seniors.

Senior Center in Chapel Hill run by Orange County's Department of Aging.  Provides programs and classes including fitness, education, and social events for seniors. 

The Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Deflection (SOHRAD) program connects people experiencing homelessness in Orange County with housing and services.

Page includes information about VITA, a volunteer program that provides free federal and state income tax preparation to eligible individuals with low-to-middle income, regardless of age or county of residence as well as other relevant tax resources.