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HUG
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 […]
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SOAR INITIATIVE
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 […]
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Veterans Bridge Home
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 […]
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Mecklenburg County One Place Centers
The county has created two mega-centers of aid. They’ve placed representatives from almost every county-based aid organization under one roof. Normally, they are open from 8a ~ 5p Monday to […]
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Coordinated Entry Definition
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 […]
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Hearts for the Invisible
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. […]
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WiFi – Free
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 […]
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Coordinated Entry Tips
Unlike the other posts on this site, Coordinated Entry is not a “place” but a system. Here’s why it’s important for you know about it. See our definition page to see […]
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Charlotte Area Fund
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 […]
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Community Link
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. […]
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Shepard’s Center Transportation
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 […]
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CATS Transportation
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 […]
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New North Carolina ID
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 […]
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Supportive Housing Communities
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. […]
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Charlotte Family Housing
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 […]