OUR STRUGGLE AGAINST GALAMSEY IS GAINING THE ATTENTION OF GHANAIANS IN THE UK
May 25, 2021
When I appeared on
Asaase Radio’s Sunday Night programme with Nana Yaa Mensah on 2 May 2021, I expected the interview to sink into what I have called elsewhere, “The Black Hole of Ghana”.
But I was wrong. Here, for instance, is an account of it by a long-term resident of the UK, Mr Ade Sawyerr:
THE CHANGE WITH GALAMSEY CAN ONLY COME THROUGH US
Mr Sawyerr writes: “The President of Ghana is not an emperor…… He rules at the will of the people who elected him and does not wield absolute power….
/ The 2040 Plan calls for allowing duplex, triplex, and quadruplex houses like this one in the Wesley Heights neighborhood in single family neighborhoods.
Updated Friday, April 30, at 5:20 p.m.
Leaders of Charlotte s major housing and social service nonprofits and some neighborhoods are speaking out in favor of the city s proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan. They say it will expand affordable housing and correct past inequities.
The 2040 Plan has faced criticism from some developers and residents since it was introduced last fall. They re concerned that the vision for future development in Charlotte would threaten the character of neighborhoods, especially because of a proposal to allow multifamily housing in areas currently zoned single-family only.
Published April 19, 2021 at 2:36 PM EDT
David Boraks
WFAE The encampment known as Tent City north of uptown Charlotte was dismantled in February over county officials health concerns.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
What was once known as “Tent City,” a former homeless encampment near uptown where hundreds of people sheltered , has been vacant since February. Former residents of the encampment were ordered to leave after Mecklenburg County leaders said the site was dangerous due to a growing rat infestation.
Concernedcommunity members wanted to know: Where will these people go? With the help of numerous organizations, including grassroots nonprofits, many former Tent City residents found themselves in temporary housing. But the funds for that will soon run out.
From homeless to hopeful: Former âTent Cityâ 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 Charlotteâs âTent City,â 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 âabatement order,â 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.
Loaves & Fishes
During the coronavirus pandemic, Loaves & Fishes delivers food to homebound clients. The organization needs volunteer delivery drivers and food packagers.
Under regular circumstances, the holidays are tough financially for many families. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has only made things worse as many families across our region face evictions, lost wages, temporary or permanent job loss, and more.
According to 2-1-1 services data in North Carolina, from Nov. 10 to Dec. 10 requests for rental assistance have increased 64% over the same timeframe last year. Food pantry assistance has been requested 28% more and requests for utilities have increased 72%. People were already struggling before the pandemic, said Kathryn Firmin-Sellers, the chief impact officer of United Way of Central Carolinas. There were already housing cost burdens, meaning they were spending 30 or 50% or more of their income on rent and housing costs. The pandemic has just exacerbated that. T