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
Doing street outreach the past couple of weeks at homeless camps in Greensboro (and at a tent city with multiple homeless camps), I’ve seen long-familiar faces and lots of new faces. I’ve seen homeless camps spring back up in places that had emptied out for a while. I’ve seen homeless … > read more
Greensboro Christian Church’s First Thursday dinners for the homeless and hungry start back up on Thursday, September 1st. Pick-up for those who need a ride will be at 5:30pm at the downtown library. The dinner is at 6pm at the church, at 3232 Yanceyville Street. The free dinners are held … > 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
From Fox8: The Greensboro Housing Authority has had its maintenance budget cut for the first time in its history. Congressional budget cuts have taken $1 million out of the budget, which is 25 percent of the entire maintenance budget, said Don House, chief operating officer for the Greensboro Housing Authority. … > read more
Event: Carwash Fundraiser Host: Joseph’s House Time: Saturday, July 30 · 10:00am – 2:00pm Location: AutoZone; 3916 Battleground Avenue; Greensboro, NC Come and Support Joseph’s House at our Carwash Fundraiser! Fundraising Activities: Carwash – Free with Donations Baked Goods For Sale Hot Dogs For Sale If you’re not able to … > read more
“Greensboro Public Library (GPL), NC, is a good example of how programming to serve the homeless and low-income users can be sustained by vital partnerships and a strong commitment to service. It also demonstrates the importance of listening closely to the program’s target users. Every Monday from December to March … > 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”
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