Mecklenburg County Blog

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April 25, 2022 7:29 am

6 min read

Latta Place, formerly known as Historic Latta Plantation, closed to the public last June. This move came after Mecklenburg County chose not to renew its contract with the nonprofit responsible for operating the site.

The Huntersville farm has served as a marker of life in the 1800s for more than 200 years. The site was also a painful reminder of a period in history during which approximately 10.7 million Africans were brought to the Americas and enslaved.

When Latta Place reopens, Mecklenburg County hopes to offer a space for residents to visit that tells the story of all who lived at the farm, particularly the stories of those who were enslaved.

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Budget

Community is the Key to Participatory Budgeting Success

Jameil Weldon

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April 21, 2022 6:39 pm

4 min read

There’s a way to put real, decision-making power into the hands of the community– Participatory Budgeting. That’s a program that lets you propose ideas to change your neighborhood. Then everyone gets a chance to vote for them to be funded in the next budget.

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Education Resources

MECK Pre-K: Where Kids Learn How to Learn

Alex Burnett

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April 4, 2022 7:58 am

2 min read

Before kindergarten there’s pre-kindergarten, which you probably know as pre-K. Kids who are four years old need help getting ready for school and life. And that’s where Pre-K comes in. In Mecklenburg County, MECK Pre-K is FREE! We’ll show you just a few of the ways it helps with their development.

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County History County Manager

County Leadership Past and Present Makes Women’s History

Rebecca Carter

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March 29, 2022 9:27 pm

5 min read

The County has a long history of trailblazing women whose leadership, strength, courage, and achievements help shape our organization. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing some of the women who have made those invaluable contributions.

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Resources

Confianza Leads the Way by Connecting on Culture

Alex Burnett

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March 25, 2022 4:18 pm

2 min read

Written by Betsy Abraham, Community Support Services

Domestic violence can happen to anyone. It doesn’t matter their age, race, sex or nationality—or the language they speak. Mecklenburg County attracts people from around the world. As a result, it’s important that those who don’t speak English know where they can get help in case of domestic violence. The Community Support Services Prevention & Intervention Division provides care to Spanish-speaking clients through culture with the Confianza program.

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Resources

La Conección con la Cultura le Trae éxito al Programa Confianza

Alex Burnett

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March 24, 2022 1:27 pm

3 min read

Written by Betsy Abraham, Community Support Services

Translated by Maria Zuluaga, Community Support Services

La violencia doméstica le puede ocurrir a cualquiera. No importa la edad, raza, sexo o nacionalidad o el idioma que hablen. El condado de Mecklenburg County atrae a personas de todo el mundo. Como resultado, es importante que esas personas que no hablan inglés sepan que pueden obtener ayuda en caso de violencia doméstica. El departamento de Servicios de Apoyo a la Comunidad – División de Prevención e Intervención- ofrece servicios a los clientes que hablan español a través del programa Confianza.

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Mission & Vision

Plan… But Make it Strategic

Jameil Weldon

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February 25, 2022 3:33 pm

3 min read

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.

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Resources

Eight Myths and Truths about Food & Nutrition Services

Alex Burnett

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February 17, 2022 7:23 pm

3 min read

You 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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Resources

How to Talk to Your Teen About Dating and Abuse

Alex Burnett

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February 8, 2022 4:09 pm

4 min read

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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