Tag: Homeless
Homeless families face new challenge as school districts turn to virtual learning
There’s no doubt the new school year is going to be stressful for parents and students, especially for those returning to class only online.
Wilmington Central Rotary donates more than 250 purses to homeless
The Wilmington Central Rotary has collected over 250 purses for the homeless.
Homeless shelters make accommodations for guests
Here in the Cape Fear, homeless shelters are either full or has had to limit new guests because of coronavirus concerns, so they have gotten creative.
Nearly 60 homeless people suspected, confirmed with virus
Health officials in North Carolina say nearly 60 homeless people have either been suspected or confirmed to have the coronavirus, or have been exposed to someone who has.
Costco cashier pays bill for church group buying food for homeless families in need
As we enter week three of an unprecedented medical crisis, a local church group reminds us to look for the good. For the Salvation Army, that silver lining came Thursday in the form of a Costco employee.
Heartwarming photo shows officer sharing pizza with homeless woman
Having been with the Goldsboro Police Department in North Carolina for the past nine years, Officer Michael Rivers has come to know the faces of the homeless in his community.
Homeless shelter will use office space before turning people away
Many people will be indoors where it's warm during these frigid temperatures, but there are many who don't have any place to go.
After rise in homelessness, local council hopes for a decrease in 2020
It's that time of year again. Time for the Cape Fear Council of Government to get a count of homeless people in our area through it's Point-in-Time event.
Car dealership offers parking for homeless living in cars
A North Carolina car dealer is opening his sales lot to homeless people whose cars are the only place they have to live.