COMMUNITY RESOURCES
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
-Helen Keller
Adidas
30% exclusive discount for medical professionals, first responders, nurses, military members and teachers
American Red Cross
Western North Carolina Region
704-376-1661
temporary shelter, emergency food, health and mental services, help find missing persons
Anson County Department of Social Services
Wadesboro, NC
704-694-9351
energy assistance, child support, crisis prevention, food & nutrition services, NC LINKS, Work First Family Assistance, etc.
Asics
20-40% discount for medical professionals, first responders, miltary and students
Benefits.GOV
disaster relief, childcare, employment, financial assistance, food, healthcare, housing, utilities
Bright Blessings
704-846-2329
four core service programs to combat the effects of poverty, boost self-esteem, provide care essentials, and support literacy
Cabarrus County Dept of Social Services
Kannapolis, NC
704-920-1400
energy assistance, child support, crisis prevention, food & nutrition services, NC LINKS, Work First Family Assistance, etc.
Care Ring
Charlotte, NC
704-375-0172
wellness checks, treatment, health screenings, and vaccinations for individuals with limited resources
Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE)
If a family qualifies for CORE support, they receive a grant to cover medical bills for children, gas cards, groceries, clothing, medical supplies and therapies, utilities, rent and mortgage, and other essential needs a family might need to navigate their specific circumstance.
Common Heart
Indian Trail, NC
704-218-9060
food, tax services, medicare enrollment assistance
Community Health Services of Union County
Monroe, NC
704-296-0909
healthcare for qualified residents of Union & Anson Counties
Community Shelter of Union County
Monroe, NC
704-289-5300
food, emergency shelter, rehousing
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
finance management assistance, consumer protection
Crisis Text Line
text HOME to 741741
free crisis counseling available 24/7 for stress, anxiety, abuse, depression, suicide, etc.
Danform shoes
888-572-4873
20% discount to nurses, doctors, and medical workers
Duke Energy
800-777-9898
flexible arrangements to avoid service interruption
Education Reimagined
distance learning resource center for educators and parents
Enterprise
discount for members of North Carolina Nurses Association (use account/promotion code XZ53B02)
Esusu Rent Relief Fund
provides rent relief to renters adversely impacted by COVID-19
FirstNet (built with AT&T)
FREE mobile service for 3 months & Apple Watch available to employees/volunteers/support of law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, 9-1-1 dispatch, emergency management, or National Guard
Friendship Trays
Charlotte, NC
704-333-9229
delivers nutritious meals to elderly or infirm individuals who are unable to obtain or prepare their own meals
Full Cart
delivers meal kits and popular grocery items right to your front door
Gaston County Dept of Social Services
Gastonia, NC
704-862-7500
energy assistance, child support, crisis prevention, food & nutrition services, NC LINKS, Work First Family Assistance, etc.
HELP Pregnancy Center
Monroe, NC
704-289-5133
pregnancy related assistance including healthcare, education, and counseling
Heart For Monroe
Monroe, NC
866-367-8833
food, housing, literacy, clothing, education
Hearts and Hands Food Pantry
Huntersville, NC
704-885-5828
temporary and emergency food aid
InsureKidsNow.gov
877-KIDS-NOW
free or low-cost health and dental coverage fir children and teens through Medicaid & the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Lasagna Love
delivers home-cooked lasagna or main dish to families impacted by COVID
Lincoln County Dept of Social Services
Lincolnton, NC
704-732-0738
energy assistance, child support, crisis prevention, food & nutrition services, NC LINKS, Work First Family Assistance, etc.
LinkedIn Learning
learn skills for in-demand jobs until December 31, 2021
Loaves and Fishes of Union County, Inc.
Monroe, NC
704-960-1486
Food Pantry located at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 116 S. Church Street, Monroe, NC
Matthews Free Medical Clinic
Matthews, NC
704-841-8882
free healthcare to low-income, uninsured patients in Mecklenburg & Union Counties
Matthews HELP Center
Matthews, NC
704-847-8383
food, clothing, transportation, school supplies, housing & utilities assistance
Mecklenburg County Dept of Social Services
Charlotte, NC
704-336-3000
energy assistance, child support, crisis prevention, food & nutrition services, NC LINKS, Work First Family Assistance, etc.
NC 211
888-892-1162
employment, food, housing, transportation, utilities, health care, legal services, mental health, substance abuse
NC Dept of Health and Human Services
800-662-7030
food, utilities, housing, crisis assistance, health insurance, employment, child care, mental health, substance abuse, veterans, disabilities
NC MedAssist
Charlotte, NC
866-331-1348
statewide non-profit pharmacy providing prescription and over-the-counter medications to those in need at no cost
National Housing Law Project
415-546-7000
Federal Moratorium on Evictions for Nonpayment of Rent FAQ for renters
Nike
800-806-6453
20% discount for first responders and medical professionals
Operation Reach Out
Monroe, NC
704-289-4237
energy bills, medicine, gasoline, food, furniture, household items, food, clothing
Reebok
40% discount for medical & hospital workers, first responders, military, government employees and teachers
Resident Relief Foundation
grants are for rental assistance due to an unexpected financial emergency outside of your control (temporary job gap, natural disaster, medical emergency, auto accident, a victim of a crime, death, etc.) and are for residents who intend to stay in living on the property
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Charlotte, NC
704-376-1785
food
Shelter Health Services
Charlotte, NC
704-334-000
free health clinic providing healthcare and medical services to uninsured, medically indigent, homeless women and children staying in the Salvation Army Center of Hope
Smith Family Wellness Center
Charlotte, NC
704-910-5810
medical, dental, vision, and counseling for qualified individuals
Spectrum Internet Assist
qualified households receive a free modem and high-speed internet at an affordable price
St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF)
865-202-9428
helps over-the-road/regional semi-truck drivers and their families when an illness or injury, occurring within the last year, has caused them to be out of work
Student Debt Crisis
assistance reducing student loan payments for qualified individuals who have lost their jobs or had their hours cut due to COVID-19
Surviving Debt (National Consumer Law Center Digital Library)
free digital edition, advice from consumer law experts on how to deal with debt
The Bulb Gallery
Charlotte & Concord, NC
980-224-3972
non-profit, donation-based organization bringing fresh produce to food insecure communities
The Community Free Clinic
Concord, NC
704-782-0650
healthcare and pharmacy services to qualified residents of Cabarrus County
Turning Point
Monroe, NC
704-283-7233
support for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and child abuse
U.S. Dept of the Treasury
personal finance & consumer protection
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
North Carolina resources for Homeowners & Renters
UScellular
15% discount for veterans and active duty members of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, National Guard, and Reserves
Under Armour
10-20% discount for active duty service members, retirees, veterans, military spouses, military family members, first responders, healthcare workers, active police, fire, nurses, doctors, EMT's and teachers
Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry
Monroe, NC
704-225-0440
emergency assistance for housing and utilities
Union County Dept of Social Services
Monroe, NC
704-296-4300
energy assistance, child support, crisis prevention, food & nutrition services, NC LINKS, Work First Family Assistance, etc.
United Way of Central Carolinas
Charlotte, NC
704-372-7170
basic needs, consumer services, health care, income support & employment, education, and mental health & substance use assistance for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg & Union Counties
Verizon
discounts on wireless services for nurses and their families
Vineyard Vines
15% discount for nurses, doctors, and medical professionals
Yeti
866-775-4363
special pricing for military members, veterans, first responders & retirees, nurses and government employees
York County Dept of Social Services
Rock Hill, SC
803-909-7446
energy assistance, child support, crisis prevention, food & nutrition services, NC LINKS, Work First Family Assistance, etc.
York County Free Clinic
Rock Hill, SC
803-366-6337
free medical clinic for individuals 18-64 who are uninsured and meet all low-income eligibility requirements
airbnb
waived or lowered prices for first responders, medical professionals and community health workers
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FREE PUBLIC WI-FI ACCESS LOCATIONS
Hampton B. Allen Library
120 S Greene St, Wadesboro, NC 28170, USA
Anson
Name: HAMPTONBLIBRARY; Passocode: WADESBORO15
Lockhart-Taylor Center
514 N Washington St, Wadesboro, NC 28170, USA
Anson
Name: NCWorks Public; no passcode required
Belmont Branch Library
125 N Central Ave, Belmont, NC 28012, USA
Gaston
Bessemer City Branch Library
207 N 12th St, Bessemer City, NC 28016, USA
Gaston
Cherryville Branch Library
605 E Main St, Cherryville, NC 28021, USA
Gaston
Dallas Branch Library
105 S Holland St, Dallas, NC 28034, USA
Gaston
Ferguson Branch Library
913 N Pryor St, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA
Gaston
Gaston Public Library
1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
Gaston
Lowell Branch Library
203 McAdenville Rd, Lowell, NC 28098, USA
Gaston
Mount Holly Branch Library
245 W Catawba Ave, Mt Holly, NC 28120, USA
Gaston
Beatties Ford Road Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216, USA
Mecklenburg
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
310 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Mecklenburg
Cornelius Branch Library
21105 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031, USA
Mecklenburg
Davidson Branch Library
119 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036, USA
Mecklenburg
Dillehay Public Housing Community
2600 N Pine St, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
Mecklenburg
open broadband
Hickory Grove Branch Library
5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215, USA
Mecklenburg
Imaginon: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Mecklenburg
Independence Regional Library
6015 Conference Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212, USA
Mecklenburg
Matthews Branch Library
230 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC 28105, USA
Mecklenburg
Mint Hill Branch Library
6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227, USA
Mecklenburg
Morrison Regional Library
7015 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA
Mecklenburg
Mountain Island Branch Library
4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA
Mecklenburg
Myers Park Branch Library
1361 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207, USA
Mecklenburg
NCWorks Career Center
8601 McAlpine Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA
Mecklenburg
Suite 110; find the wi-fi option labeled NCWorks Public; no password required
Plaza Midwood Branch Library
1623 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
Mecklenburg
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Mecklenburg
open broadband
South Boulevard Branch Library
4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209, USA
Mecklenburg
South Regional Library
5801 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA
Mecklenburg
Steele Creek Branch Library
13620 Steele Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
Mecklenburg
Sugar Creek Branch Library
4045 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
Mecklenburg
University City Regional Library
301 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262, USA
Mecklenburg
West Boulevard Branch Library
157 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
Mecklenburg
