NUMBER OF HOMELESS STUDENTS STILL GROWING ...
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The most recent point in time count (May 2009) found a record 2,989 identified homeless children enrolled in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Read more about how A Child's Place is helping... About ACP
PARTY TO BENEFIT A CHILD'S PLACE
Beads for Needs, a Mardi Gras Celebration, will benefit A Child's Place this year. The event is Thursday, February 11 at Andrew Blair's Restaurant on Montford Drive in Charlotte and begins at 7:30pm. More information
RECENT NEWS STORIES ABOUT A CHILD'S PLACE
Critical Need Response Fund includes A Child's Place in its first round of 2010 grants. Read more
The partnership between A Child's Place and CMS is featured as the District Highlight for October by the North Carolina Homeless Education Program- Read more
"New York Times (9/7/09): "Surge in Homeless Pupils Strains Schools"
WCNC- Agency helps homeless kids in Charlotte
Formerly Homeless Teen Gives Back - Madison's story
Madison's story inspires others: Melody's story
ABC's Good Morning America features A Child's Place. Read about The New Face of Homelessness.
Members of St. John's Episcopal Church recently participated in A Child's Place Extreme Apartment Makeover. Learn more about their experience!
Have you heard about the great results of Charlotte's collaborative to provide shelter and services to homeless children last winter? Learn more about Hall House.
You can help make an impact, both great and small! Learn ways to give.
Current Needs:
Hygiene Items
Uniform Sweaters
Uniform Sweatshirts- no hoods
Furniture and appliances in good condition for families moving into stable housing
