November is nationally recognized as Homeless Awareness Month.

These events are local public awareness efforts recognizing November as Homeless Awareness Month with the goal of raising community awareness of homelessness and the many opportunities to help reduce and eliminate it.

HSN Candlelight vigil

November 16, 2010

HSN Candlelight Vigil
6:00 PM
Candlelight Vigil
700 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC  28202 map

A candlelight vigil sponsored by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Homeless Services Network will be held at the wall near the Hal Marshall Center in memory of all of the homeless or formerly homeless neighbors that have died this year. 

For additional information on the candlelight vigil email Peter Safir or call 704-336-3100.


November 20, 2010

Chris Wolf Homeless Awareness Walk
Registration begins at 8:30 AM
Entertainment & family events start at 9:00 AM
Walk begins at 10:00 AM (followed by lunch)

The 5K walk begins and ends on Spratt Street between Crisis Assistance Ministry and the Salvation Army.

$10 per pre-registered walker ($15 day of walk), 12 and under are free.

Please pre-register. Bring the family, but leave pets at home. Email us your questions.



Homeless Services Network (HSN)

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Homeless Services Network (HSN) is a coalition of 22 member organizations working together to meet the needs of homeless individuals and families, and promote solutions that can end homelessness in our area. 

For more information on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Homeless Services Network please  email Peter Safir or call 704-336-3100.