Wake County has ended a contract with the nonprofit it hired to run its newest homeless shelter as the state investigates the organization.
“Wake County was recently made aware of concerning operational practices with The Bryant Center’s operations,” the county said in a statement Friday. “In response, the County proactively sent a notice to terminate the agreement with the center as the shelter operator of Second Street Place on March 23.”
The county did not respond to other questions, including why it specifically ended its contract. The Bryant Center operated the nearly 100-bed shelter in the winter of 2025, before the county selected it in the summer to operate the shelter moving forward. The shelter closed in April for renovations…