Homeless Services Network

Our Principles

The Homeless Services Network is guided by four main operating principles:
1. We collaborate, communicate, and coordinate the services of our agencies.
2. We advocate for homeless people.
3. We plan and manage responses to needs through a continuum of care.
4. We participate in the 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness.

Become a Member

If your organization provides services for the homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless, please join The Homeless Services Network of Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Share a Story

We're looking for stories of success, of heartbreak, of the struggle of Charlotte's homeless. If you have a story to share on this website, please submit your article or story.

How to Share a Story

Meetings

When? The Homeless Services Network meets on the 4th Thursday of each month.

What time? 8:30am (Our meetings usually end by 10:00am.)

Where? Hope Haven, located at 3815 N. Tryon Street in Charlotte.

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Most Current Data

The total summer 2010 community homeless count exceeds 6,800, which is a conservative estimate. The count was 6,500 in July 2009, showing an estimated increase of 5 percent this past year.

Web Links

Homeless Vulnerability Index The Vulnerability Index is a tool for identifying and prioritizing the street homeless population for housing according to the fragility of their health.
Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness The National Alliance's bold and innovative Ten Year Plan approaches homelessness strategically and comprehensively, aiming to end homelessness for all.