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Veterans Benefits Live: Three-Day Open House to Offer In-Person Support to Vets
Mecklenburg County Veterans Services and other partners are sponsoring Veterans Benefits Live: VA in My Town: Mecklenburg County. Aug. 22-24, the single-stop open house will help veterans and their families or caregivers navigate the many services available to them. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other partners will help attendees one-on-one with their benefits, claims, appeals and other concerns.
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HOMES Program Returns to Help Mecklenburg County Homeowners
The Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) Program returns for another season, which began July 1, 2024. Mecklenburg County is partnering again with the City of Charlotte to help homeowners struggling with the rising costs of living.
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Building Strong Networks at Saturdays on Stitt
Mecklenburg County welcomes you back to Saturdays on Stitt, happening June 22, 2024, at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center, 430 Stitt Road, Charlotte, N.C. near Eastway Drive and North Tryon Street.
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Update Extreme Weather: Power Outage - Valerie C. Woodard Center Remains Closed
Update: Only Valerie C. Woodard Center remains closed today, Thursday May 9, 2024.
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Saturdays on Stitt
Mecklenburg County invites you to meet your newest neighbors-- staff and community partners at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center, 430 Stitt Road, Charlotte, NC near Eastway Drive and N. Tryon Street
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Last Call for Heating Help: Application Deadline Is March 31
Help with heating bills is available through Mecklenburg County’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The deadline for eligible households to apply is March 31. LIEAP is one of several 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. Applicants must meet income guidelines, be responsible for the bill, provide their account number, and show proof of income.
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Help with Heating Bills: All Applications Accepted Beginning Jan. 1
Mecklenburg County residents who have trouble paying their winter heating bills can get help through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The program will begin taking applications from all residents beginning Jan. 1. Seniors and disabled individuals have had the opportunity to apply throughout December. The deadline for all residents to apply is March 31, 2024.
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Help with Heating Bills: Applications for Assistance Begin Dec. 1
Residents who have trouble paying their winter heating bills can get help through Mecklenburg County’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). It is one of several 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. Mecklenburg County will begin taking LIEAP applications on Dec. 1 for senior citizens aged 60 and older or disabled individuals.
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Help with HOMES Program Application: In-Person Guidance to Apply and Get Decision the Same-Day
In this last month of the application season, the County is offering in-person application help.
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The HOMES Program is Helping Mecklenburg County Homeowners Deadline Extended Through Dec. 15
Applications for the HOMES Program have been coming in and so far, thousands have benefitted from the support. The program provides economic assistance grants of up to $660 for qualifying homeowners.