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May 01, 2024   |  By Capital B News

One Mistake Led to a Lifetime Ban of SNAP Benefits. This Reform Rollback Can End It.

Lawmakers introduced the RESTORE Act to address problems stretching back to the Clinton administration.

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May 12, 2022   |  By WCNC

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.

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Mar 18, 2021   |  By wsoctv.com

‘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 ...

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Jan 07, 2021   |  By WCCB Charlotte

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 ...

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Sep 29, 2020   |  By Q City Metro

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

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Sep 29, 2020   |  By Bizjournals.com

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

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