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  1. Scam Jam: Educating Senior Citizens on Schemes, Scams and Fraud

    Scams cost seniors more than $3 billion a year nationally, and Mecklenburg County residents are not immune. That is why Mecklenburg County is hosting its “Scam Jam,” to educate seniors on spotting the red flags of a scam or fraudulent activity, and how to report fraud. There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided.
  2. Pinwheels for the Children: April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Dressed in blue with pinwheels in hand, local advocates and officials will kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month, joining a national movement to highlight prevention strategies and raise awareness to protect children from abuse and neglect.
  3. Gear Up: Supplemental Income Pilot Program for Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care

    Mecklenburg County’s Youth and Family Services division has launched an innovative pilot program to support young adults aged 18 to 21 who have aged out of the foster care program and will now transition to self-sufficiency.
  4. Homebound Seniors Get Healthy Holiday Surprise from Mecklenburg County Senior Nutrition

    While families and friends are celebrating the holidays, it can be a tough time for senior citizens who can’t get out to enjoy the season.
  5. New Families, New Beginnings: National Adoption Day in Mecklenburg County

    A child's life is a story just beginning, and you can help write a happy ending. The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed November as National Adoption Awareness Month.
  6. 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).
  7. Age Is Just a Number: Mecklenburg County Celebrates Seniors on Ageism Awareness Day

    Mecklenburg County is home to more than 150,000 residents over the age of 60. It’s the fastest growing age group in the county.
  8. Needed Now: Foster and Adoptive Parents: Residents Invited to Apply for Pre-Service Training

    The final training session of the year for prospective foster and adoptive parents begins Sept. 25, and interested families are invited to submit their applications now.  
  9. Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness

    With extreme high temperatures and heat indices forecast Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents.
  10. 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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