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  1. 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.  
  2. Public Input Wanted on Home Energy Grant Program

    The public is invited to offer comments on how federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant funds are used.  
  3. 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:
  4. 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.  
  5. 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.  
  6. Valerie C. Woodard Center Closed April 29

    The Valerie C. Woodard Center will be closed on April 29 due to a power outage.  
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.