Do not go to sleep and don’t click away! OK? I’m going to talk about strategic plans. WAIT! Come back! I’m going to pull back the curtain a bit, so you know what they are and why they matter to every single person who lives or works in a community. Yes, even you.
Continue ReadingYou need help getting affordable food on the table but you don’t know where to start. Food & Nutrition Services helps low-income families get the healthy food they need. That’s the program that used to be known as food stamps. It helps reduce hunger, boost nutrition, and decrease poverty. Food & Nutrition Services helps millions of people across the United States every day. But there are still many myths that make people who need help reluctant to ask for it. Here are eight of those myths and the truths that prove them wrong.
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Written by Betsy Abraham, Community Support Services
Have you had “the talk” with your teen yet? You know, the one about dating and relationships? We get it—talking to your teen about their love life can get awkward. But having conversations about what’s healthy in a romantic relationship is critical, especially as teenagers start navigating romance for the first time.
Early education is a big part of Mecklenburg County’s strategy to prevent domestic violence. That’s why we visit schools and communities year-round to help teens learn about healthy relationships. But as a parent, guardian or community leader, your role is valuable.
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When Mother Nature or other emergency strikes, Mecklenburg County is ready. We’re standing by to deploy an army of leaders, staff and volunteers to keep you safe.
That readiness applies to more than bad weather. We’re prepared for any event or crisis that threatens our community. That could range from snow, hurricane or tornado, a train or airline crash, a chemical spill or nuclear hazard, and yes, a pandemic.
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Written with Daniel Leatherman, Eastway Regional Recreation Manager
Eastway Regional Recreation Center is open! The indoor facility is one of the newest in Mecklenburg County. It’s already a big hit and we’ll show you why.
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Recycling Right sounds easy. But once you start looking into the details, you might realize you’ve been recycling wrong. Don’t worry. That’s what we’re here for! Our Solid Waste department gets questions all the time. Here are some of the greatest hits.
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Written with Erin Stanforth, Sustainability & Resiliency Manager
If hundreds of news reports about the supply chain have done little to help you understand what those two words mean, we’re here to help! And we’ll show you why sustainability is an important piece of the puzzle.
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There are a lot of great job opportunities available these days. With the right skills and background, you can have your pick of jobs in any number of fields. If public service is on your list, you should consider a career in government. Mecklenburg County has rewarding job opportunities available right now. Here are a few tips to help in your search for the perfect job with Mecklenburg County.
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