homelessness

A recent Mecklenburg County survey found that more people are living on the streets now than at any time since 2010. In part one of WFAE’s series, we spoke to those people and covered the death of a man who was living on the streets until he was found dead in uptown. In part two, WFAE looks at how the county and shelter programs are responding to this complex challenge.

A Mecklenburg County report this year found more people sleeping outside now than any year since 2010. In part one of a two-part series, WFAE's Elvis Menayese explores why homelessness remains a pressing issue and why some people sleep on the streets instead of going into shelters.

The number of people experiencing homelessness continues to rise in Mecklenburg County. As part of their efforts to better understand why, the county showcased a presentation that explored a survey highlighting the characteristics and concerns of those most impacted.

Two "Saturday Night Live" stars will headline the show, with all proceeds going toward helping people find housing.

A new report released by Mecklenburg County highlights the rising number of people experiencing homelessness.

"And Housing for All" is an impressively comprehensive examination of homelessness in America by Maria Foscarinis, who has worked in homelessness advocacy for decades.

County staff and over 200 volunteers are expected to fan out across Mecklenburg County Thursday to survey residents experiencing homelessness.

The number of people struggling with homelessness continues to rise in Mecklenburg County, according to an annual report released late last week.

Homelessness nationwide rose by about 18% last year, according to federal data released last week, with officials citing the migrant crisis in major cities and the end of pandemic aid as key reasons why.

The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness. But advocates say fines and jail time will only make the problem worse.