From a friend to me, on Facebook: “I have 2 stories for you tonight. one. A man got beat up last night at Urban Ministries by three kids who live down in Saint James.(he didnt know what hit him or who did it cause he was intoxicated.) The second thing … > read more
A homeless man, Ronald Wrenn, was hit by a car on Friday night while crossing South Eugene Street on his way to the Salvation Army Center of Hope’s emergency overflow night shelter. He died shortly afterward** at Moses Cone Hospital. I found out just after it happened from our church’s … > read more
Earlier today, I posted information received from an HCD staff member with the City of Greensboro, detailing the relocation of 26 former residents of the Coliseum Inn, which was purchased by the City in November, and has since been closed. I questioned the low number of residents relocated, knowing that … > read more
From Liz Seymour: Some of the homeless people who participate in the Interactive Resource Center–the new interim day center–have organized a daily discussion on homelessness and are inviting everyone in the community to participate. The discussions will be follow the “fishbowl” format: those who have or are experiencing homelessness will … > read more
I’ve visited the women’s winter emergency shelter at Grace Community Church the past two nights, and it’s a peaceful and happy place to be. I already knew most of the homeless women who are staying there, but it’s so cool to get to hang out with them at night like … > read more
Housing is considered “affordable” if the occupant is paying no more than 30% of his/her gross income for housing costs, including utilities. Fair market rent (FMR) is the maximum monthly rent that HUD allows for properties participating in its programs, such as Section 8. Final FY 2007 FMRs By Unit … > read more
From the News & Record, letters to the editor, 08/20/2008: Urban Ministry serves homeless breakfast Your article, “Discovering a need, blogger takes action†(A1, Aug. 14), contained incorrect information. It stated, “Hospitality House is the only place in the city that serves breakfast to the homeless.†I have the opportunity … > read more
From Guilford Center news release,* 08/20/2008: The Guilford Center received notification on August 15, 2008 from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR), Mental Health Licensure and Certification Section, that the Guilford County Substance Abuse Treatment Center at 5209 West Wendover Avenue, … > read more
Update: Photo at left was taken on 08/21/2008 and shows the back parking lot of the Ethan Allen property. There’s evidence of people hanging out and/or sleeping all around this property and in the wooded area behind the store, as well. On Tuesday morning, Duke Energy workers found the body … > read more
Shelter beds for homeless women in Greensboro are limited, and we don’t have a women’s-only homeless shelter. But High Point does, and I refer women there regularly. It’s called Leslie’s House. From today’s News & Record: “The charming two-story house on West English Road has everything. New appliances. Gleaming hardwood … > read more