Extreme Weather: Update on Mecklenburg County Homeless Shelters and Assistance

Trees covered in snow and ice.

This story was originally posted on Friday, Jan. 30. It was updated on Sunday, Feb. 1.

In response to the winter weather and cold temperatures, extreme weather protocols and expanded homeless shelter capacity remain in effect until at least Tuesday, Feb. 3. 

Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), Roof Above, the Salvation Army Center of Hope, and Hearts for the Invisible Charlotte Coalition are working together to support the needs of people experiencing homelessness.  

Hearts for the Invisible Charlotte Coalition continues to deploy street outreach teams to homeless encampments to encourage anyone living unsheltered to visit a shelter, and to provide information on how to access shelter and services. Individuals declining shelter will be provided winter weather supplies, if needed.

Expanded homeless shelter capacity and access is available during this period of extreme weather. Mecklenburg County, its partners, and the shelters will continue to monitor weather conditions and shelter utilization throughout the period. 

For Men: Roof Above provides shelter for men and expanded capacity at its shelter location at 3410 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte.

For Women and Families: The Salvation Army provides shelter for women and families with expanded capacity at its shelter location at 534 Spratt Street.  

For All Neighbors: Roof Above’s Day Services Center at 945 North College Street will operate 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during this event.

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