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Mecklenburg Commissioners Hear Housing Appeals, Reset A Home for All, and Approve SoFi Incentive

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago018 mins

A holiday meeting turns serious fast: homelessness strategy shifts, Atrium’s housing claims, board appointments, and a divided vote on a SoFi incentive package.

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Sheltering Dignity: Charlotte’s Non-Congregate Shelter Plan, Metrics, and Guardrails

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago012 mins

Charlotte considers a 62-room non-congregate shelter with on-site care and a faith-based transitional campus. The council seeks guaranteed access to outreach, clear metrics, and contract guardrails.

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Trump’s 2025 Homelessness Order: What It Does and Why It Matters

Jack Beckett7 months ago7 months ago014 mins

A candid look at President Trump’s July 2025 executive order targeting homelessness, the rising numbers behind it, criticisms from advocates, and why sweeping tent encampments might miss the mark.

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