homelessness

Local churches partnered with the city last year to shelter those in need during the winter months.

A coalition of business owners in downtown Winston-Salem raised the money that was needed to keep the cash-strapped Day Shelter at Bethesda Center for the Homeless open through the end of the year.

Guilford County Commission Chair Skip Alston says the center is part of a larger effort to address the root causes of homelessness.

The proposed ordinance would shorten park hours, ban large bags and prohibit camping in all 83 city parks. Some city leaders worry the proposal could unfairly impact people experiencing homelessness.

The cities of High Point and Greensboro are looking to provide more than 100 beds each for those without housing.

Partners Ending Homelessness will bring together residents, healthcare professionals and service providers to discuss how collective action can assist those without housing.

The event will provide food, clothing, and medical resources for those experiencing homelessness.

Two Saturday Night Live stars will headline the show, with all proceeds going toward helping people find housing.

In September, the forecasts from the weather monitoring service sent workers at Hospitality House into motion ahead of Helene. Chief Development Director Todd Carter says the Boone-based nonprofit was able to get many homeless people living in the woods and by the rivers into shelters before the storm hit.

Police have charged Donald Norwood Jr., 65, with first-degree kidnapping and assault in connection with Deaver’s injuries. Both charges are felonies.