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  1. Need Help with Bills? Assistance Is Available

    The temperature’s dropping, but residents may still be feeling the pinch of high cooling bills, with heating bills soon to follow. Mecklenburg County residents who have trouble paying their energy bills can get help through the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP). 
  2. Families Invited to Community Resource Fair

    Parents, guardians, and community members are invited to learn about Smart Start of Mecklenburg County and services offered at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (430 Stitt Road, Charlotte) during a resource fair on Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  
  3. HOMES Program Awards More Than $1 Million

    The HOMES (Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support) program has awarded more than $1 million since applications opened July 1.  
  4. Keeping Promises: Child Support Team Helps Ease the Burden

    Child support is more than just a monthly payment – it’s a way for children to have stability and access to opportunities. At its Aug. 6 meeting, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners recognized August as Child Support Awareness Month.
  5. New Era, New Leadership: Deputy County Managers Appointed for Financial Services, Health and Human Services

    County Manager Mike Bryant has appointed new deputy county managers to lead two key service areas of Mecklenburg County government.
  6. Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness

    With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected Friday through Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises:
  7. Keeping Cool: Free Box Fans Available to Eligible Mecklenburg County Residents

    As extreme high temperatures and heat indices persist through at least July 30, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat. 
  8. Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness

    With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected Friday through Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises:
  9. Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness

    With extreme high temperatures and heat indices forecast June 23-25, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises:
  10. HOMES: Economic Assistance Grants for Homeowners Available Starting July 1

    A 10-minute application could save a homeowner more than $1,000. The Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) program returns July 1 to help homeowners address rising home costs.