A community-wide group of organizations serving poor and homeless people in Charlotte has asked the Urban Ministry Center to provide Room In The Inn overnight housing for those displaced during the DNC. These people include those who are homeless and sleeping in center city Charlotte, and families living in motels who are being displaced so that the motels can raise their rates during the DNC. Since school opens August 27, there is particular concern for families with school-aged children living in these motels. The shelters are at maximum capacity. There is no way to know for sure how many people will need RITI services, but several cities who hosted national and international events have been contacted for their experience and response. Motels in the area have also been contacted. Tampa, hosting the RNC, is engaging in similar efforts as being done here.
The decision has been made to open Room In The Inn from August 31 through September 7 when the need should be the most acute. The goal is to house 150 guests/night city wide. Priority will be given to families and women; men will be admitted as space is available.
Sharon Presbyterian has committed to host RITI Friday, August 31, and Friday, September 7. We will need volunteers for each of the functions – set-up, pick-up drivers, dinner preparers, dinner servers, overnight hosts/hostess, breakfast preparers, return drivers, and clean-up crew. Each volunteer will only work one weekend of the two we are hosting.
Your consideration to help with this extra effort is very much appreciated.
David Beers
The Urban Ministry Center is organizing Room In the Inn for August 31 through September 7 to accommodate folks who are homeless and sleep in the center city and those being evicted from motels so the motels can charge higher rates that week.
ReplyDeleteSharon Presbyterian has signed-up to host RITI Friday, August 31 and Friday, September 7. Your consideration is most appreciated.
David Beers
Yes please. Thank you David.
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