Charlotte is seeing the highest number of people living without shelter in over a decade—444 people were counted living outside this year, up by 60 from last year. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a sign of growing challenges for neighbors and local advocates, who are feeling the strain as resources get tighter. While local groups and officials work on solutions, national policies are shifting too, with recent federal pushes for encampment sweeps. What approaches actually help our community, and where do we go from here? Let’s talk about what’s working, what isn’t, and how we can support real change. #Safety #Charlotte #Homelessness