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.
Continue ReadingMeet three of Mecklenburg County’s newest truck drivers—David Connor, Terry Cummings and Henry Flagg. All are doing their part to serve our economy and help the supply chain run as smoothly as possible. Not long ago, each faced his own challenges before finding opportunity through the Department of Social Services’ Rise 2 Work program.
Continue ReadingBefore 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.
Edited 3/15/23 to include late Commissioner Ella B. Scarborough.
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.
Continue ReadingWritten 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.
Continue ReadingWritten 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.
Continue ReadingDo 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.
Continue ReadingWritten 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.
Continue ReadingWhen 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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