After year of controversy, Greensboro's Interactive Resource Center looks for reset
The nonprofit's leadership discussed what's next for the day center and some of the challenges faced over the past year.
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Interactive Resource Center in Greensboro announces executive director's resignation
The IRC has faced scrutiny from local leaders and residents in Greensboro about safety concerns in recent months.
Greensboro City Council approves contract for winter sheltering, issues sharp criticism of Interactive Resource Center
The IRC has faced scrutiny since moving to a 24/7 model earlier this year with community members and city officials raising safety concerns.
Interactive Resource Center hosts town hall to address community concerns
Leadership at the Interactive Resource Center in Greensboro held a town hall Tuesday at Scuppernong Books to discuss recent challenges while also calling for more collective action to tackle the br
Interactive Resource Center shares update on new security measures to address safety concerns
The IRC changed to a 24/7 model to address the rapidly increasing number of people without housing. It has added unarmed security, installed outside lighting and is launching a digitized check-in for guests.
Greensboro City Council approves six months of funding for Interactive Resource Center
The Greensboro City Council approved funding for the nonprofit after its leadership presented a plan to address safety concerns from the community.
Greensboro City Council considers incremental funding for Interactive Resource Center
The city council is considering approving up to six months of the requested funding from the IRC to help it address safety concerns before providing additional money.
Interactive Resource Center to remain open despite delay in city funding
A Greensboro day center that provides services for the homeless announced Thursday it will continue to remain open through Aug. 5. Neighbors and business owners have voiced concerns the nonprofit is creating an unsafe environment.
GSO City Council delays funding Interactive Resource Center amid safety concerns
Residents and business owners say they're worried about increased crime near the IRC, which provides services for the unhoused. The city council is now calling on the organization to create a plan to address those concerns.
Interactive Resource Center to enter first phase of expansion to 24/7 facility in Greensboro
The Interactive Resource Center is expanding its hours of operation starting Wednesday to provide more access to homelessness services for those in need.