At the Men's Shelter we refer to our clients as "guests." We do so because we want the men who seek our assistance to feel welcome and to know this is a temporary step in their quest to move beyond homelessness. Our guests have a group called the Peer Advisory Committee (PAC) that any current or former homeless man accessing the Men's Shelter is welcome to join. Their stated mission is "to advocate the concerns of the community with staff, to ensure the fairness for all and the quality of life during one's stay at the Men's Shelter of Charlotte."
Each month the PAC puts out their own newsletter within the shelter. I want to share their lead story in April's edition titled "Love has Risen."
During this season following Easter, the Peer Advisory Group would like to thank our community partners, the Board of Directors and the Staff of the Men's Shelter of Charlotte. We would like to recognize their decision to have the Statesville facility [Statesville Avenue Campus] open for evening housing year round. It is with our greatest appreciation to those that made this possible. It is our belief that when men are restored to stability, only then can we accomplish positive life goals. Goals such as self-sufficiency and bonding with family and loved ones; as well as society as a whole. Our success is based on the resources available, and the referrals to community support services which the Men's Shelter of Charlotte provides. Having the Statesville facility open year-round is another important resource that guests now have available. Again, thank you to all those involved in this accomplishment.
Who could ask for a better endorsement of the critical work the Men's Shelter provides to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County community? My thanks to our guests for sharing their appreciation.
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