Another Long Hot Summer

Hey, but what should you expect in Charlotte during the summer other than heat and humidity?  Did you know that a study a few years ago in Philadelphia demonstrated that a slightly higher number of homeless people died due to summer weather than winter weather?  Philly is also very hot in the summer but their winters are much more harsh than ours, which further shows how much safe shelter and services to help end homelessness is critical year round.  Just this past week, the Men's Shelter welcomed 644 men on just one night!  In May, the average number of men sheltered each night was just as high as in November and almost 50 more men per night than we served last May.  Some may believe that there are fewer homeless people in the summer, but the numbers prove otherwise.  So, this summer as you're enjoying your well-deserved vacation, barbecue party, and swimming pool, please take a moment to learn more about what you can do to help our community's most vulnerable citizens.  Since you're reading this blog, you're already on our website (http://www.mensshelterofcharlotte.org/), so why not click over to the Get Involved tab now to see how you can donate and volunteer today.  Have a safe and fun-filled summer!