Resources
Helping you succeed
We rise by lifting others.
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Health
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) - HealthPlex provides a wide range of health and wellness services including a fully equipped fitness center and classes. Access is FREE and open to JCSU campus, Northwest Corridor residents and surrounding neighborhoods. jcsu.edu/about/healthplex-center/about-the-healthplex2 for additional information
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Housing
Community Link assist individuals and families to obtain safe and affordable housing. communitylinknc.org
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The Gables at Druid Hills offers one and two-bedroom apartment for adults 55 and older. gablesatdruidhills.com
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Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy provides legal assistance in civil matters to low-income persons in Charlotte metropolitan area and west-central North Carolina. lssp.org
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Help Lines
Mecklenburg County
(704) 376-1600
Outside Mecklenburg County
(800) 438-1254
Linea de Espanol
(800) 247-1931
Elderly Services
(704) 334-0400
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Safety
Safe Alliance - Mecklenburg County provides assistance for those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault through a variety of programs and services. safealliance.org
Help Telephone Numbers
Emergency 911
24/7 Mecklenburg-Lake Norman Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline (704) 332-2513
24/7 Mecklenburg-Lake Norman Rape Crisis Hotline (704) 375-9900
Social Security
United States Social Security Administration
offers help with social security benefits, retirement, disability, and survivors benefits as well as sign-up for medicare. ssa.gov
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Tax Preparation
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provide free tax assistance and preparation to tax payers. AARP membership is not required, nor do you need to be 55 or older. aarp.org/money/taxes
Community Link offers free tax preparation for low to moderate income tax payers. communitylinknc.org/help/free-tax-preparation/
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Transportation
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) offers information about bus and light rail fares and routes. charlottenc.gov/cats/Pages/default.aspx
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Google Maps provides CATS public transportation trip planning. maps.google.com
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Great opportunities to help others
seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.
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- Sally Koch -