Nonprofit to establish Meck County’s first permanent veteran housing
An apartment complex is making history as Mecklenburg County’s first permanent housing for veterans.
A nonprofit called Community Solutions just bought the complex near Monroe Road in southeast Charlotte.
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Karen Pelletier is the county’s director of housing innovation and stabilization services. She said veterans make up 7% of the overall homeless population.
“We know that housing is a key solution in solving for homelessness,” she said.
>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9’s Almiya White learned current residents won’t get kicked out, but could soon have some new neighbors.
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