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Wake County’s Bold Plan to End Homelessness | Raleigh News
Wake County is rolling out Wake at Home, a bold $22 million initiative to house 400 unhoused residents out of encampments within 18 months — offering full-year support including housing, mental health care, and job training. Facing a soaring homelessness crisis with far too few shelter beds, the county’s direct-to-housing strategy aims to cut long-term costs by preventing crisis services, hospital visits, and law enforcement expenses. While some may resist, the program’s low-barrier, community-focused approach seeks to provide safety, stability, and a path to independence — all while actively…
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