2024-04-22 SM ExhibitsNEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, New Hanover County (County) and City of Wilmingtonshare a common interest in addressing
unsheltered homelessness within our communities; and
WHEREAS, unsheltered homelessness means an individual or family with a primary nighttime residence that is a
including a car, park, abandoned building, bus or train station, airport, or camping ground; and
negative health outcomes, public safety concerns, and a strain on social services; and
WHEREAS, a coordinated and comprehensive approach is necessary to effectively address the root causes of
unsheltered homelessness and provide pathways to permanent housing and support services; and
WHEREAS, collaboration between the County and City will leverage resources, expertise, and local service providers
to maximize the impact of the efforts.
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Council do hereby direct staff to engage with individuals experiencing homelessness, service providers, and
community partners to identify supports that will achieve the following outcomes:
1. Develop an inventory of existing homeless services, current provider challenges, and potential
opportunities.
2. Obtain first-hand knowledge from individuals experiencing homelessness.
3, Identify opportunities to close gaps in services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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illiarn E, Rivenbark, Chair
, Clerk to the Board
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