Homeless Shelter for Children Approved in Uptown Charlotte

Posted On: December 10, 2008 By: admin

Last night, the Charlotte City Council approved approximately $160, 000 for the Hall House in Uptown Charlotte, a homeless shelter for children. The Salvation Army hopes to raise an additional $300,000 to open the shelter by December 19, 2008, which is prior to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg winter break for students.
 
The shelter, which will be residence to at least 100 families with children, is located at North Tryon and 8th Street in the First Ward. Before becoming the Hall House, the children’s shelter was first built as a hotel, then operated as a residence for seniors and the disabled.
 
The Salvation Army and the Charlotte Housing Authority will be working on a security plan to maintain safety in Uptown Charlotte businesses and neighborhoods close to the shelter.

Category: First Ward