Charlotte groups pair mental health services and job opportunities as potential solutions to cut down crime

The SAFE Charlotte program just released its latest round of grant recipients and this time, two of the main focuses are pairing mental health and workforce development as a way to hopefully deter crime.

‘They have a chance’: Center finds jobs, restores hope for formerly incarcerated

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte organization is making progress finding work for people released from prison, despite the pandemic. Channel 9 has previously reported on the outcome of a lawsuit that is forcing North Carolina prisons to release 3,500 people early due to COVID-19 concerns. Anchor Brittney Johnson talked to ...

Wilson’s World: Proper Recycling and Waste Management with Mecklenburg County Solid Waste

For the past 3 months the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) has been working for Mecklenburg County. CEO provides immediate, effective, and comprehensive employment services exclusively to individuals who have recently returned home from incarceration and provides employment to folks that normally would have a difficult time finding full time ...

Center for Employment Opportunities is increasing jobs and reducing recidivism for returning citizens

'Now I have a second chance': Center for Employment Opportunities connecting former inmates with jobs in Charlotte