Wilmington faces gaps in services for people experiencing homelessness

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As temperatures are expected to drop in the coming weeks, Wilmington’s warming shelter is preparing to provide a safe place for people to escape the cold. But as local organizations navigate closures and uncertainty surrounding future shelter options, advocates say gaps in resources continue to leave people experiencing homelessness without reliable places to turn.

“The state of homelessness in Wilmington is ever-changing,” said Warming Shelter director Meg McBride.

That ongoing change makes it difficult for McBride to address the needs of the community, particularly as daytime services remain limited…

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