CARES is a special program by CMPD. It stands for Citizen Assistance: Response, Engage, Support. In practice, the program allows CMPD to use a team made up of a licensed […]

Hope House Foundation in Huntersville is primarily a mid-sized transitional housing program for women and women with children. They have four acres of grounds that they’ve turned into a beautiful […]

Another thing that separates them from similar organizations is that they accept moms with teenage children. Here’s one of their homes.

Inlivian (formerly Charlotte Housing Authority) is probably Charlotte’s largest housing provider for low income individuals and families. Once you have a steady income, you feel comfortable that you don’t have […]

Another Chance House of Refuge is an 12 month program available to both men and women who want to change their lives. There are rules regarding behavior and financial commitment. […]

Moore Place offers permanent supportive housing. Moore Place is a “housing first” facility which means there are no barriers to entry and residents who have mental health issues or substance […]

APS is a county department that looks after and protects adults who are truly totally helpless. There is a very narrow definition of an individual who meets the criteria of […]

Assist Me is a resource for low or no-income folks who need things like Hospital Beds, Wheelchairs, Scooters, Tub Transfer Benches, Shower Chairs, Lift Chairs, Bedside Commodes, Upright Walkers, Knee […]

HUG Charlotte (Hearts United for Good) distributes food once-a-week to needy families in Charlotte through their drive-thru at 2920 N. Tryon Street. Here’s their loading dock which you can spot […]

SOAR stands for SSI/SSDI Outreach Access & Recovery.  The SOAR initiative started in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1993 as part of a Social Security Administration-funded demonstration project.   SOAR targets individualswho are […]

VBH is a unique organization that specializes in helping Vets navigate the complex benefits to which they are entitled. But they are really more than that. They are truly a […]

This is our best effort to clearly explain and define C.E. It’s based on many conversations with people in the County who run it. We really want to thank them […]

If you’re homeless* in Charlotte this website has a lot of options of places where you can go. But what makes H.F.T.I. special is that they will come to you. […]

Many of you may have a phone but it is not tied to a cell provider. Therefore, you can only get email, texts or talk when your phone is linked […]