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  1. Love Like That: National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Mecklenburg County

    One in three young people in the United States experiences abuse by a dating partner. In an average Mecklenburg County classroom, that’s more than 10 students.
  2. Caring for Clients: CSS’s Substance Use Services Re-accredited for Three Years

    Mecklenburg County’s Substance Use Services team recently earned re-accreditation for three years by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).  
  3. Extreme Weather: Update on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Homeless Shelters and Assistance

    In response to extreme weather, forecasted through Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, an activation of extreme weather protocols will begin today at 6 p.m., and includes expanded hours of operation and additional capacity at area homeless shelters. 
  4. County Holds Youth Resource Fair for Middle and High Schoolers

    The Community Engagement Task Group (CETG) will hold its first Youth Resource Fair on Saturday.
  5. 2,700 Neighbors in Need: County Releases Housing & Homelessness Report

    The annual State of Housing Instability and Homelessness (SoHIH) Report combines local, regional, and national data across the housing continuum, serving as foundation from which Charlotte-Mecklenburg can make informed decisions on the allocation of resources and development of systems of care. The report consists of three main sections: Homelessness, Housing Instability, and Stably Housed.
  6. Everybody Counts Charlotte: Volunteers & Donations Needed for 'Point in Time' Count

    November is National Homeless Awareness Month and preparations are underway for the 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. On Jan. 25, 2024, volunteers will span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, shelters, and encampments to identify individuals who are living without homes. Mecklenburg County is now seeking volunteers to help ensure everybody counts. 
  7. Mecklenburg Shapes Leaders: CSS Director Selected for ‘Leadership North Carolina’

    Stacy Lowry, director of Mecklenburg County Community Support Services, is one of 56 civic and community leaders to be accepted this year into the highly selective Leadership North Carolina program. The class comprises leaders from across the state and across sectors—government, business, nonprofit, education, etc. 
  8. Behind Every Number Is a Story: Status of Intimate Partner Violence in Mecklenburg County

    In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mecklenburg County representatives, community partners, and survivors released the latest data related to intimate partner violence in Mecklenburg County.
  9. Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating Women in Mecklenburg County

    Mecklenburg County is celebrating women across the county and across the nation for Women’s Equality Day 2023. The Board of County Commissioners’ Women’s Advisory Board is hosting a free event on Saturday, Aug. 12 for women to gather and discover the stories of local trailblazers, learn about their journeys, and gain insights into the ongoing fight for gender equality.