UNITED AGAINST HOMELESSNESS

The problem with crises is they come when you least expect them and find a way to make existing problems even worse. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened an issue that Charlotte-Mecklenburg has been facing for years- housing instability and homelessness. In this time of crisis even more of our neighbors struggled to meet their most vital needs like food, shelter and safety, while the providers in our shelter system had to limit their intake of clients due to social distancing and in some instances move people out due to overcrowding.

United Way of Greater Charlotte mobilized a coalition bringing together seven nonprofit partners to respond to the urgent need to provide stable housing to those at risk for or experiencing homelessness. Partners include: Catholic Charities, Community Link, Roof Above, Socialserve, Supportive Housing Communities, The Relatives and The Salvation Army.

November is #NationalHomelessAwarenessMonth and all month long we will share resources to help you learn about the needs in our community and how you can get involved to make a difference.

RESOURCES

Learn more about the needs of our community by visiting National Alliance To End Homelessness, Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Building Bridges Blog and through our blog.

ON OUR BLOG

Housing is healthcare. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health officials across the nation and state issued stay at home orders designed to curb the spread of the coron

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Make an in-kind donation to those in need. Contact Linda Miller for a list of items needed and drop-off information.

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