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Care to Share outlines growing need, reports $72,000 in payouts so far this year
Summary
Care to Share volunteers told the Fort Scott City Commission they have increased aid to cancer patients and families, reporting more than $72,000 in payouts year‑to‑date and more than 1,500 distinct assistance disbursements since Jan. 1. Leaders asked for volunteers and community support.
Care to Share representatives presented an update to the Fort Scott City Commission during public comment, saying the local nonprofit has sharply increased direct assistance to people battling cancer. Theresa Davenport, a founder now serving as the board president, said the group has paid out more than $72,000 so far this year — about a 50% increase compared with the prior year — and has made more than 1,500 discrete payouts since Jan. 1.
"We cannot do Care to Share without our community," Davenport said, attributing the surge to volunteer time and donor support. The presentation included a handout summarizing 2026 activity, which the group said will be posted on its Facebook page for public review. Speakers noted an average transportation assistance payment of roughly $25 and average deeper assistance packages near $100 for expenses such as rent and utilities.
Commissioners praised the volunteers and encouraged residents to sign up for roles including drivers and intake coordinators. The group provided phone contacts and said volunteers can also help remotely with outreach, cards and administrative tasks. No city funding request was made during the presentation; the speakers focused on recruiting volunteers and raising awareness of the charity's growing caseload.
