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Mecklenburg Co. extends hotel stay, support services for former Tent City residents


Mecklenburg Co. extends hotel stay, support services for former Tent City residents
Courtney Cole
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - It’s been 88 days since over 200 people left Tent City and moved into county-provided hotels for 90 days, but now they have extra time to find permanent housing arrangements.
In February, a spokesperson from Mecklenburg County confirmed that 214 people accepted the county’s offer to stay in the hotel.
As of Tuesday, the county says eight people have left for more permanent housing, 147 people are still at the hotel, and 45 were “exited due to unsafe or illegal behaviors.” The county has extended the hotel stay until September 30. ....

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From homeless to hopeful: Former 'Tent City' residents find aide from local organizations


From homeless to hopeful: Former ‘Tent City’ residents find aide from local organizations
$6 million being used to help homeless
By Courtney Cole and Adam Thompson | April 7, 2021 at 6:54 PM EDT - Updated April 7 at 6:54 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - What was once known as Charlotte’s “Tent City,” where hundreds of tents housed those who were without a home, is now vacant.
Up until about two months ago, the homeless encampment had more than 200 residents.
That was until Mecklenburg County issued an “abatement order,” forcing all residents to leave the premises along 12 and College streets in the northern part of uptown Charlotte, effective Feb. 15, 2021. They were given just 72 hours to pack up their belonging and move on. ....

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