The folks at Charlotte Area Fund are all about giving you a marketable job skill that will pay you a living wage. They are located at 901 N. Tryon which […]

Currently, their specialty is helping people in poverty build assets, primarily through owning real estate. But like many resources, they have multiple departments and that’s the topic of this post. […]

The Shepard Center offers medical and dental transportation services for seniors aged 55 and up. The appointments must be in Mecklenburg County and the riders must be picked up in […]

If you’re homeless and don’t own a car there are many options for you to get around Charlotte. CATS As an avid CATS rider for over 25 years, I feel […]

Let’s start with the easy part. If you know your NC ID# or NC Driver’s License # then you or a case worker at a number of the agencies listed […]

SHC provides permanent housing to unsheltered people in need. They have two primary facilities and scattered housing in smaller clusters all over the city. McCreesh Place is their biggest facility. […]

As their name implies, their specialty is providing transitional (about 90 days) housing for families with children. Their primary facility on The Plaza is shown below along with some of […]

Inside Promise Resource Network they have a separate department called IPS. It stands for Individual Placement and Support. Their approach to employment is unique. They start by understanding you and […]

Anuvia is a place where people can change their lives. This is especially true if you’re unsheltered. Whether it’s drugs or alcohol, Anuvia’s staff is well trained in helping individuals abstain from substance use. In addition […]

Hope Haven is exactly as named. It’s a center for hope for brighter future and haven for those recovering from substance abuse. Their clients are typically fed from detox centers […]

 Heal Charlotte – Housing Stability Program They have just opened up a new transitional housing program at the old Baymont Motel at 5415 Equipment Dr.  You must be employed to […]

I visited Care Ring today first as a researcher for this site and second as a patient. (more about that later) They have a big white van that comes to various […]

 Promise Resource Network is a magical place. The minute you walk in their door (actually, the back door) you will sense the love, acceptance and peer-support that’s rare in most places.  […]