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Host a Youth Intern This Summer
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The City of Charlotte received more than 1,200 applications for summer youth internships and is looking for employers to help create meaningful experiences for local students. Each paid, six-week internship helps a student build confidence, gain workplace experience, explore a career, and develop professional skills. Do you want to have a life-changing impact on a Charlotte student? Sign up to host a youth intern for this summer’s program! Fill out our MYEP employer interest form, and someone from our Youth Opportunities team will connect with you.
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Not ready to sign up and need more information? Learn more at our employer information events on March 18 at 1 p.m. and April 2 at 10 a.m. RSVP through the MYEP employer interest form. Can’t host an intern this summer? Get involved through sponsorship or a different youth program.
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Housing in Action
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Wellness in the Park Brought Services to Catherine Simmons Avenue
On Feb. 27, HNS Corridors of Opportunity and the NEST team connected neighbors to health care, housing information, and essential services with Mecklenburg County and Alliance Health. “Events like Wellness in the Park demonstrate that commitment in action by aligning partners, removing barriers to access and delivering critical resources directly to residents,” HNS Director Rebecca Hefner said. Read the full story and participating partners.
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City Council Approved Support for Five Points Land Acquisition
In February, City Council approved up to $4.131 million to help Historic West End Partners acquire the Five Points site on West Trade Street for a future mixed-use development with an affordable housing component near the Gold Line, Johnson C. Smith University, and Gateway Station. This action supports land acquisition now, with the full development plan to be finalized and brought forward later. The concept includes about 145 affordable homes, a grocery anchor, and space for small business incubators. Learn more about the Council action and what comes next.
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City-Supported Housing You May Pass Every Day (District 3)
City-supported housing is already part of many neighborhoods and often looks like any other apartment community from the street. Two District 3 examples: Avion Point (2335 West Tyvola Rd., 28217) and Evoke Living at Arrowood (207 Baalman Ln., 28217). Explore affordable housing programs and resources.
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Faith and Affordable Housing Come Together Through Easter’s Home
Caldwell Presbyterian Church will soon open Easter’s Home, a 21-unit community designed to support neighbors experiencing chronic homelessness through HNS’ Faith in Housing initiative.
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Get Involved: Upcoming Events
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EmpowerTech: Free Digital Skills Workshops
Build your digital skills through free, standalone workshops that include hands-on lab time. Dinner is provided, and attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop if they have one. Upcoming sessions are March 24 on AI at Eastway and April 28 on productivity at Power Up USA. Register for an EmpowerTech workshop and view the full schedule.
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Faith in Housing Lunch & Learn
Faith communities across Charlotte are advancing affordable housing in new ways. In March, the Faith in Housing Lunch & Learn will bring together participating congregations, partners and community members to explore current efforts and upcoming resources. Registration is now closed. Be on the lookout next month for a recap and additional content from the event.
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MYEP Host Employer Information Event
Interested in partnering with the City of Charlotte’s Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP)? Learn more at our employer information events on March 18 at 1 p.m. and April 2 at 10 a.m. Register for the MYEP Host Employer Information Event.
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District 6: 90 Days Serving District 6
Join Council Member Kimberly Owens for a District 6 town hall on March 12 featuring city departments, including HNS, CMPD, Charlotte Water, and CDOT. Topics include ADU options, safety initiatives, and community infrastructure updates. Register for the District 6 town hall.
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District 1: Expanding Opportunities Throughout District 1
Join Council Member Danté Anderson for a March 14 fireside chat on District 1 priorities, including housing, workforce development, economic development, and safety. Register for the District 1 fireside chat.
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Neighborhood Board Retreat
Thank you to everyone who registered for HNS’s upcoming Neighborhood Board Retreat. The event is focused on helping neighborhood boards build stronger leadership, collaboration, and community trust. Follow our HNS social channels and upcoming newsletters for highlights and key takeaways.
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Creek Week 2026: Explore, Volunteer & Help Protect Our Creeks
Creek Week 2026 will take place March 21-28, with The Big Spring Clean rounding out the week on March 28 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This week is dedicated to celebrating and appreciating our surface waters through volunteering, education, and environmental stewardship. Browse Creek Week activities and volunteer opportunities.
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City Council FY 2027 Budget Workshop
City Council will hold a budget workshop on March 23 to review and discuss information related to development of the city’s FY 2027 Annual Operating and Capital Budget. The meeting will take place at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center and can also be viewed live on the City of Charlotte YouTube channel and the GOV Channel livestream. View the budget workshop event page.
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Police-Community Relations Awards
The City of Charlotte is accepting nominations through March 31 for the 46th annual Police-Community Relations Awards. The awards recognize CMPD officers and work teams who build positive, problem-solving relationships with residents and neighborhood groups.
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Data Insights and Strategy Updates
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New Report: 2,404 Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness in Mecklenburg County
The 2025 SoHIH report highlights 2,404 people experiencing homelessness as of June 2025, major loss of low-cost rentals since 2015, and a 32,601-unit gap for households at or below 30% AMI. Read the 2025 SoHIH report or skim the one-page executive summary.
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City Council Sets Strategic Course on Safety, Mobility and Housing
City Council’s annual strategy meeting focused on key priorities for the next budget cycle, including public safety, mobility, housing, economic development, and government performance. Leaders discussed topics ranging from police staffing and youth opportunity to transportation investment, anti-displacement efforts, and long-term city planning.
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Code Enforcement Tip of the Month
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Resources
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Energy Saver NC Rebates Now Available in Charlotte
State-run rebates can help income-eligible homeowners and renters pay for energy upgrades. Start with Homeowners Managing Efficiency Savings (HOMES), then consider Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR). The program runs until 2031 or until funds are exhausted. Learn more and apply for Energy Saver NC rebates.
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Mecklenburg County Energy Assistance Programs
Mecklenburg County offers energy assistance programs to help eligible households avoid utility disconnections and reduce housing instability. Available programs include Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP). Residents can review eligibility requirements and application instructions through the county’s Energy Assistance Programs page or call 704-336-3000 for more information.
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