Homelessness

Homeless Emergency Shelter Services

The following is a list of emergency shelter services located in the Fayetteville area: HOPE Center Emergency Shelter 913 Person Street ( Men Only) Green's Shelter for Women 333 Hawley Lane (910) 717-7009 (For Single Women Only)

10 Year Plan to End Homelessness

The Development of this Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness is a result of a nationwide effort to focus community attention to homelessness and work as a community to develop solutions that address the needs of the homeless population. The document

Homeless Assistance Programs*

• Emergency Utility Assistance for Homeless Shelter Providers
• Homeless Shelter Reimbursement Program
• Utility Deposit Assistance for Homeless Shelter Clients Program

*Shelters must be an active member of the Fayetteville/Cumberland County Continuum of Care. (See brochure for more details)

Homeless Shelter Provider Programs

The Homeless Utility Deposit is a grant designed to assist homeless clients with out-of-the pocket expenses needed to pay utility deposits (gas, electricity, water and sewer) when leaving transitional housing for private housing. The maximum amount of utility deposit will not exceed $300.00.

Homeless Project Officer

The City of Fayetteville Police Department provides a police officer to assist the homeless with needed services to ensure their safety and well-being. The Homeless Client Assistance Program will provide funds for the Homeless Project Officer to purchase items such as blankets, toiletries, and bus passes to homeless person who are in need of shelter and other services to include substance abuse recovery and family reunification.

Please call if you need more information at 433-1935.