Extreme Weather: Update on Mecklenburg County Homeless Shelters and Assistance

Trees covered in snow and ice.

In response to the extreme winter weather and cold temperatures forecasted, activation of extreme weather protocols and expanded homeless shelter capacity will begin Friday, Jan. 30, at 4 p.m., and last at least until the morning of Monday, Feb. 2.  

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 is deploying 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 locations. Men may arrive at Roof Above at 3410 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday.

For Women and Families: The Salvation Army provides shelter for women and families with expanded capacity at its shelter location. Women and families may arrive at the shelter at 534 Spratt Street beginning at 4 p.m.  

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.

Transportation: Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses will offer rides to these shelter locations during this period. Riders must simply identify a designated shelter location to the driver.

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