Summary
Wake County bought a building for $4.15 million to provide non-congregate shelter and day services for single women, partnering with the Women's Center.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county is investing $4.15 million from housing CIP funds to acquire the property, while the Women's Center will fund renovations and ongoing operations.
Single women experiencing homelessness in Wake County will gain access to non-congregate shelter units and year-round support services.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (7)
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Board of Commissioners — October 19, 2026
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Board of Commissioners — October 5, 2026
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