Via email from the Interactive Resource Center, Greensboro’s day center for people who are homeless, recently homeless or facing homelessness: We start every morning here at the IRC with a meeting in the day room to go over the schedule for the day, answer questions, share information, and often to … > read more
…the IRC is a lot like its neighbor, the J. Douglas Galyon Depot, connecting clients to the means to get from here to there through an impressive assortment of partner agencies. A recent visit on a gray, rainy day revealed a full house of homeless clients, some conferring quietly with … > read more
Good news! The Interactive Resource Center (IRC), which assists people who are homeless, recently homeless or facing homelessness, will be open from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 24 and December 25 — Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day. From the IRC’s Director, Liz Seymour: “We invite anyone … > read more
Recently, a local weekly newspaper interviewed outgoing Greensboro City Manager Rashad Young and asked what he would have done if he could have played “dictator for a day” in our city. This idea got my attention: “[Rashad Young] said he would also find a campus setting for the homeless facilities. … > read more
Downtown Greensboro Inc. and the Interactive Resource Center have teamed up to stop panhandling in downtown Greensboro. Officials trying to curb the number of panhandlers in downtown Greensboro are passing out fliers suggesting what to do if a panhandler approaches. >> Read all of “Panhandling Fliers Handed Out in Downtown … > read more
UPDATE: Good news! As of October 2011, Don Ames is no longer homeless!! From the IRC, Greensboro’s homeless day center: The Interactive Resource Center will once again offer art, music and refreshments on August 5 as part of downtown Greensboro’s monthly First Friday celebration. Featured artist this month will be … > read more
[video link] Since late June, an IRC “street team” of staff and volunteers has been telling panhandlers about the services they offer, including job postings, resume building, job interview coaching and computer and telephone access. Read the article: “Greensboro Group Wants Less Panhandling, More Shops Downtown – WGHP”
From the Interactive Resource Center on Facebook: The IRC’s Trailways Housing Program has just released it’s first fundraiser cookbook! All profits from cookbook sales will support our Emergency Fund to provide short-term assistance for those with urgent needs not covered by other services. This assistance may be as simple as … > read more
Via email from the IRC: The Interactive Resource Center is celebrating its first full month of operation in its new home with an art and music-filled Grand Opening! Part of June’s First Friday event, this is a great opportunity to tour the newest addition to Greensboro’s downtown neighborhood, enjoy music … > read more
Press release: The Interactive Resource Center to open in New Downtown Greensboro Location Monday, May 2 The Newly Renovated Building Will Triple the IRC’s Capacity to Serve People Who Are Experiencing Homelessness in Guilford County (Greensboro, NC) – Almost two and a half years after it opened as an emergency … > read more