No One Should Face Hunger, Homelessness, or Crisis Alone.
Hope. Stability. A Future for Every Young Person.
Across West Virginia, many young people and families are facing real challenges—housing instability, food insecurity, and difficult life circumstances that can happen to anyone at any time. Some are between homes, some are navigating transitions from foster care, and others simply need a place to turn during a moment of crisis or uncertainty.
UCEMSRT Youth Services was created to meet those needs with compassion, dignity, and action.
We provide immediate assistance, essential resources, and supportive services for youth, young adults, and any individual in our community who needs help. While we place a strong focus on supporting vulnerable youth ages 12–24, our doors are open to anyone seeking basic needs support, stability, or guidance during difficult times.
No one should go without food, care, or support. UCEMSRT is committed to ensuring that anyone who comes through our doors will be met with respect and will not leave without access to food or essential assistance.
Our services include basic necessities, safe and welcoming spaces, and pathways that help individuals move toward stability and independence. Whether someone needs a meal, clothing, resources, or simply a place to be heard and supported, UCEMSRT is here to help.
We believe that stronger communities are built when no one is turned away. Together, we are creating stability, restoring dignity, and building brighter futures—one person at a time.
Our Mission
Families we serve often share how difficult it is to provide basic essentials for their children. Many parents struggle to afford diapers, wipes, formula, and clothing, and some go without their own necessities so their children have what they need. We frequently meet families who ration diapers, reuse wipes, or rely on neighbors for baby items because local stores and resources are limited. These experiences highlight how critical our support is for keeping children safe, clean, and cared for.
Our Vision
A world where every person feels seen, supported, and valued — a place where communities stand together, protect one another, and ensure no one is left behind.
Our Values
Compassion — Leading with empathy, kindness, and genuine care for every person we serve.
Dignity — Honoring the worth of every individual and treating all people with respect.
Community — Believing that our strength grows when we lift one another up.
Support — Meeting people where they are and walking beside them through their challenges.
Hope — Trusting in brighter days ahead and helping families move toward them.
Why We Exist
Urgent Care Emergency Meal Support was created from a promise shaped by real‑life experience. Both Jeffrey and Joshua have seen homelessness touch people they love, and those moments built a conviction that no one should have to face hardship without support.
UCEMS stands as a commitment to our community:
- We are here.
- We see you.
- We care.
- And together, we rise.