homelessness
Point in Time snapshot: More than 2,400 homeless county-wide
June 9. As of April 30, 2025, there were 2,415 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, according to Mecklenburg County’s One Number benchmark. Among the homeless residents are those surveyed during the annual Point in Time Count, conducted Jan. 22. The results, released this month, show that the number of unsheltered homeless in the […]
Everybody Counts, including the homeless
Jan. 21. On Thursday, volunteers will span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, parking lots, encampments, and other locations to survey people who are living without shelter. Anyone who sees a location where people may be living unsheltered is encouraged to report the location. The 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count in the early morning hours of Jan. 23, […]
Everybody counts: Homeless census takes place in January
Nov. 22. In the early morning hours of Jan. 23, 2025 volunteers will span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, shelters, and encampments to identify individuals who are living without homes. Background The Point-in-Time Count, coordinated nationally by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is conducted each year across the United States to gather data […]
Letter to the editor: Joe Vagnone on homeless rights and personal responsibility
April 25. [Opinion] By Joe Vagnone. Regarding the Supreme Court case on homeless rights, while I appreciate your dedication to these issues, I find myself respectfully disagreeing with some of the points raised. Firstly, it’s crucial to distinguish between advocating for racial equity and social justice and the specific issue of homelessness. While both are […]
Everybody counts: Homeless census takes place Thursday
Jan. 23. it can be hard to comprehend the number of homeless people here in light of the apparent prosperity around us, especially in North Mecklenburg. The 2024 Department of Housing Urban Development Point-in-Time (PIT) count on Jan. 25 will span out across Mecklenburg County streets, shelters and encampments to identify individuals who are living […]
Big impact: Tiny House for veterans open for tours Saturday
Nov. 4. As Veterans Day approaches, Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has partnered with Purple Heart Homes on a tiny house that will be used as either a transitional home or a full-time residence for a veteran. The public is invited to tour the tiny home and learn about what Purple Heart Homes and […]
