Record #:

21918

Author(s):

Porter, Jane

Abstract:

A Raleigh ordinance, RCC-9.2022, has been on the city's books since 1998. It prohibits the distribution of food without a permit. The permit costs $800 in addition to liability insurance. Church groups have been feeding Raleigh's homeless for the past six years; however, the Raleigh Police recently threatened to arrest a group of church members who were preparing to distribute breakfast sandwiches to the homeless in Moore Square Park. What resulted was a public relations nightmare for the city.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 30 Issue 35, Aug 2013, p8 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Homeless people--Raleigh

Record #:

28187

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Halfway through the 10-Year Action Plan to End and Prevent Homelessness, the size of the homelessness problem and the lack of affordable housing has grown in Wake County. More low-wage workers are moving into the county and more people with mental illness need help. There is also a lack of leadership and a lack of communication of the problem. Due to these issues and the lack of a centralized and round-the-clock intake system for homeless people, the state was unable to claim 409,000 dollars available for housing.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 51, December 2008, p7 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Homeless persons--Services for--Wake County; Homeless people--Raleigh