Uptown & Center City

First Ward, Second Ward, Midtown

East Charlotte

Plaza-Midwood, Eastway, Hickory Grove

North Charlotte

NoDa, University City, Huntersville

South Charlotte

South End, Ballantyne, Pineville

West Charlotte

Westside, Brookshire, Steele Creek

Outlying Communities

Matthews, Davidson, Mint Hill, Cornelius

Uptown & Center City

The heart of Charlotte, dense in services and easily accessible by transit from across the county.

Housing

Roof Above

Emergency shelter and wraparound homeless services located in uptown Charlotte, serving residents 24/7.

945 N College Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 347-0278 — 24/7
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Financial Aid

Crisis Assistance Ministry

Emergency rent and utility assistance for Mecklenburg County families in financial crisis.

500-B Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 371-3001 — Mon–Fri 8am–4pm
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General Support

United Way of Greater Charlotte

Call or text 211 anytime for free referrals to hundreds of local services across Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

301 S Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28202
211 — Available 24/7
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Legal Aid

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy

Free civil legal services for low-income residents covering housing, immigration, and public benefits.

1431 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 376-1600 — Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
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Food

Loaves & Fishes

Provides a week's worth of groceries to individuals and families in short-term crisis, with 30+ locations across Charlotte.

820 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 376-3666 — Mon–Fri 9am–12pm
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Housing

Charlotte Rescue Mission

Emergency shelter, addiction recovery programs, and life skills training for men and women in Charlotte.

907 N McDowell St, Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 333-4673 — 24/7
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East Charlotte

One of Charlotte's most diverse corridors, home to large immigrant communities and growing resource needs.

Education

Communities In Schools of CMS

Dropout prevention coordinators placed inside Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools connecting students to community resources.

4801 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 973-4890 — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
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Education

Charlotte Bilingual Preschool

High-quality bilingual early education for Spanish-speaking families, preparing children for kindergarten success.

1800 Prem Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 334-3109 — Mon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm
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Employment

Dress for Success Charlotte

Professional attire and career development tools to help women in Charlotte thrive in the workforce.

1401 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 375-8898 — Tue & Thu 10am–2pm
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General Support

Latin American Coalition

Empowers Latino immigrants and families through education, advocacy, and direct social services including immigration legal aid.

901 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 334-7600 — Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
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North Charlotte

A rapidly growing corridor stretching from NoDa through University City to Huntersville and Davidson.

Food

Hope Street Food Pantry

Weekly food distributions with no referral required, offering fresh produce, meats, and shelf-stable groceries for north Charlotte families.

4100 Johnston Oehler Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 584-9073 — Thu 4pm–7pm, Tue 10am–12pm
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Health

Charlotte Community Health Clinic

Primary healthcare including medical, dental, and behavioral health services for uninsured residents in north Charlotte.

8401 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 316-6561 — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
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Education

Ada Jenkins Center

Community center in Davidson providing tutoring, after-school programs, and emergency assistance for north Mecklenburg families.

212 Gamble St, Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 896-0471 — Mon–Fri 8am–6pm
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South Charlotte

From South End to Ballantyne, a mix of urban neighborhoods and suburban communities with growing service needs.

Housing

Habitat for Humanity Charlotte

Builds affordable homes and connects low-income families to housing resources and homeownership education programs.

4601 Charlotte Park Drive, Suite 350, Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 716-7044 — Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
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Employment

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

Free job training, resume help, and job placement services connecting Charlotte residents to local employers.

2122 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 372-3434 — Mon–Sat 9am–5pm
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Veterans

Veterans Bridge Home

Connects veterans and their families in Charlotte to jobs, housing, healthcare, and community support services.

5260 Parkway Plaza Blvd, Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28217
(866) 249-6656 — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
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Health

Care Ring

Free and low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy care for uninsured and underinsured Mecklenburg County residents.

8401 Medical Plaza Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 316-6561 — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
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West Charlotte

A historically underserved area with strong community organizations working to close the resource gap.

Mental Health

NAMI Charlotte

Free mental health education, support groups, and advocacy for Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents and their families.

801 East Morehead Street, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 705-7004 — Mon–Thu 9am–5pm
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Education

Classroom Central

Provides free school supplies to students and teachers in underserved Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools.

1201 Alleghany Street, Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 333-3132 — Mon–Fri 9am–4pm
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Housing

Gracious Hands

Provides sanctuary, support, and resources to women and children experiencing homelessness in Charlotte.

Charlotte, NC
(704) 376-2054 — Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
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Youth

The Relatives

Crisis center for youth ages 7–24 with emergency shelter, counseling, and a 24/7 crisis hotline.

2219 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 377-0602 — 24/7
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Matthews, Davidson, Mint Hill & Cornelius

Mecklenburg County extends well beyond Charlotte city limits. These communities have their own local resources.

Education

Ada Jenkins Center

Davidson-based community center offering tutoring, after-school programs, financial literacy, and emergency assistance.

212 Gamble St, Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 896-0471 — Mon–Fri 8am–6pm
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Mental Health

Alexander Youth Network

Mental and behavioral health care for children and families across Charlotte, including outlying Mecklenburg communities.

1717 Shetland Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
(855) 362-8470 — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
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General Support

Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte

Emergency shelter, food assistance, disaster relief, and holiday programs serving all of Mecklenburg County.

534 Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 376-5692 — Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
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