News
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Mecklenburg County Helps 11,000 Residents with Energy Assistance
Imagine every seat in Bojangles Coliseum filled. That (and then some) is how many people Mecklenburg County staff helped with their energy bills this winter.
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Ella B. Scarborough CRC and Area Leaders Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
Mecklenburg County shone brightly at this year’s Sustain Charlotte awards, an event recognizing local sustainability leaders and initiatives for their work in improving our community, environment, and economy both now and for generations to come.
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Valerie C. Woodard Center Closed April 29
The Valerie C. Woodard Center will be closed on April 29 due to a power outage.
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Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center Closed April 28
The Ella B. Scarborough (EBS) Community Resource Center will be closed on April 28 due to a water outage.
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Energy Assistance Still Available: Residents Can Apply for Heating Bill Help until March 31
The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is one of several Mecklenburg County programs that help households with their immediate energy needs so they do not need to choose between heating their homes and other basic needs.
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Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center Closed on Feb. 7
Mecklenburg County’s Ella B. Scarborough (EBS) Community Resource Center at 430 Stitt Rd. in Charlotte is CLOSED for the day on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, due to a nearby police investigation.
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Bringing the Heat: Energy Assistance Applications Open for All Households Jan. 1
LIEAP is one of several Mecklenburg County programs that help low-income households with their immediate energy needs so they do not need to choose between heating their homes and other basic needs.
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Help with Heating Bills: Applications for Assistance Open Dec. 1
Temperatures outside are dropping and heating bills are rising. But support is available to help households with their energy bills.
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Two Weeks Left to Apply for HOMES Grant Funding
The deadline is quickly approaching for homeowners to apply for economic assistance grant funding through the Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support program (HOMES).
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More than $2.5 Million Awarded to Residents Through HOMES Program
The Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support program (HOMES) has awarded more than $2.5 million in grant funding to homeowners since the program opened for this year on July 1–and there is still time for qualifying homeowners to apply.