Grassroots organizations continue support for Tent City residents after encampment cleared
Hearts Beat as One Foundation is working with Mecklenburg County and other grassroots organizations to help the homeless population. (Source: WBTV)
By Courtney Cole | March 4, 2021 at 5:20 PM EST - Updated March 4 at 5:20 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - It’s been almost two weeks since over 200 people moved into a hotel, leaving behind the remnants of the homeless encampment of Tent City.
Mecklenburg County leaders said the health and safety conditions at the homeless encampment known as Tent City were dangerous and residents had to be moved out to address a growing rat infestation.