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Homeless get hot meals from First Fruit Ministries

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First Fruit Ministries has been offering this service for about ten years. Volunteers serve food in downtown Wilmington twice a week. Full story...
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Shelters are filling up as the temperature drops

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In Charlotte, shelters are overflowing with people. An emergency winter shelter has 236 beds, but these past few days more than 250 people showed up. Full story...
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Wilmington ten year plan to end homelessness

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videoA new plan was launched today to end homelessness in the Cape Fear region over the next ten years. In ten years, the plan hopes everyone in the Cape Fear region will have access to permanent and affordable housing. Full story...
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Area homeless number down from last year

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The numbers are in for the tri-county's homeless population, and the news is encouraging. Full story...
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Volunteers perform homeless head-count

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Last night a group of volunteers braved the cold to assist those who are without homes. The group of volunteers was out counting the number of homeless people here in the Cape Fear area. Full story...
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Homeless in the cold

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What do you do when you have no where to go when the temperature drops? Greater Wilmington's homeless population floods shelters like the Good Shepherd Center to keep warm. Full story...
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Students learn important lesson about giving

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videoWith one week to go until the big day, most children are focused on what may be under the tree at Christmas. But some youngsters in Pender County have been focusing on something else: learning the importance of giving and helping others less fortunate. Full story...
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Homelessness down nationally, locally

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videoNew data shows there are fewer homeless people on the nation's streets. But does that ring true in Wilmington? At the Salvation Army in Wilmington there are 54 beds, which are 95 percent full 100 percent of the time. Full story...
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City Council hears details of ten-year plan to end homelessness

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videoWilmington City Council considered details of the ten year plan to end homelessness Tuesday night. Advocates for the ten year plan say homelessness is a problem in our are. One that will require hundreds of thousands of dollars to solve. Full story...
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City presents 10-year plan to end homelessness

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The City of Wilmington presented its ten-year plan Wednesday night to end chronic homelessness. Full story...
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Oppressive heat hits hard

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videoOur top story is the oppressive heat. Many are staying cool with air conditioning, but some don't have that luxury. On these hot summer days there aren't many places for the homeless to go. The Good Shepherd Ministries in downtown Wilmington says it's the only homeless shelter in the county that stays open during the day. Full story...
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City adopting 10-year plan to end homelessness

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Several major cities already use what's called a "ten-year plan" to end chronic homelessness. Now Wilmington is doing the same thing. A committee appointed by Mayor Bill Saffo has come up with a first draft of the plan. It calls for extending what is currently taking place in the City. Full story...
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Homeless have new shelter in Brunswick County

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The area's homeless population may soon have a new place to go. Two local ministers want to establish Brunswick County's first homeless shelter. There are more than 600 homeless people living in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties and it has been a long-time dream for one local couple to help them get back on their feet. Full story...
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