Day Resource Center sees success under new management and name
In its first two quarters managing Fayetteville Cares, the rebranded name for the Day Resource Center, the Manna Dream Center has seen increased usage across its services and the number of service provider partners at the center.
City picks Manna Dream Center to run Day Resource Center
Fayetteville has selected the Manna Dream Center , a local nonprofit organization and church, to operate the city’s Day Resource Center (DRC) for a year starting July 1.
Fayetteville seeks county’s support to expand Day Resource Center services
Three-fourths of the way through its first year in operation, Fayetteville’s Day Resource Center has faced some operational challenges, but city leaders and community partners are engaged in ongoing efforts to expand available services at the DRC.
Council to hear report on Day Resource Center
The Fayetteville City Council will meet for a work session at 2 p.m. Monday.
Fayetteville and Cumberland County officials still determined to tackle homelessness in wake of recent blows
As city and county leaders gathered Thursday to discuss next steps in tackling homelessness in Cumberland County, one woman on the front lines provided a stark reminder of the county’s situation.
Residents call on council to revamp Day Resource Center, fully fund Office of Community Safety
Issues of mental health, public safety and homelessness continue to be a major focus for Fayetteville residents voicing concerns to the city council, with several speakers chiming in on the subjects …
Four unhoused people return from Durham shelter after taking bus coordinated by Fayetteville police officer
Almost a third of the unhoused people who left Fayetteville on a bus to a homeless shelter in Durham on Dec. 20 have returned to the city within a week’s time. The bus transport, …
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In last meeting of the year, homeless committee hears concerns on various topics
In their last meeting of the year, the Fayetteville City Council’s Homelessness and Mental Health Committee held a listening session Tuesday — a chance for community partners, committee …
Council members worried over security at Day Resource Center, regulars not too concerned
During Monday’s council work session, some Fayetteville City Council members voiced safety concerns about the new Day Resource Center — a central hub for people experiencing homelessness to receive everyday support services. But advocates and unhoused folks at the center told CityView on Tuesday security has not been a major concern of theirs.
Resource center aids homeless even as advocate warns of ‘sweep’
Nearly a month after the Day Resource Center opened on South King Street, people experiencing homelessness say the center has so far lived up to its promises of streamlining resources to the unhoused community.
‘Sleep Out’ protest aims to spotlight alleged gap in services for homeless
A protest billed as “Sleep Out” is planned to draw attention to the needs of the homeless at the recently opened Day Resource Center. The protest is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday at the center, 128 S. King St., according to a news release.
Advocates call for movement on projects to help homeless
The Rev. Stuart Collick stood before the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Homeless Committee on Tuesday and begged its members to step up as leaders and get projects moving on behalf of the homeless.
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