Helping Homeless Men
Uptown Shelter
assists unaccompanied adult men experiencing homelessness in the
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County area by:
1. Providing safe emergency shelter and meeting basic needs
2. Addressing barriers related to homelessness and self-sufficiency
3. Helping guests obtain and maintain more appropriate housing
Uptown Shelter is a 268-bed facility managed by a professional staff, supported by dedicated volunteers and donors, and focused on meeting the needs of our guests. Founded in 1985 as a day shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Charlotte, Uptown Shelter has evolved into a comprehensive service provider that specializes in helping homeless men.
Uptown Shelter is an active participant in the Homeless Services Network, supports the local ten-year plan to end homelessness, and collaborates with various community partners to best serve the needs of our guests.
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Makes Quarterly Commitment to Uptown Shelter
“The magnitude of Family Dollar’s generosity is something that will have a positive impact on meeting our mission of helping homeless men,” says Carson Dean, executive director of Uptown Shelter, Inc. “Over 250 men seek our assistance each night year-round and Family Dollar’s involvement ensures that we have adequate resources on-hand to meet their basic needs.”
“At Family Dollar our mission is to provide basic needs to the low and low-middle income customer,” said Jim Kelly, Family Dollar President and Chief Operating Officer. “Our Customers are often first, and more significantly impacted by, an economic recession. We are pleased to partner with Uptown Shelter to help those that have become most impacted by the economic conditions.”
Thank you, Family Dollar, for your generous on-going support!
FY 2007-08 Annual Report  Now Available
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of Uptown Shelter in 2007 and 2008! May we have many more triumphs working together in 2009! This document requires Adobe Reader.
