November 12-20, 2022 is National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Consider these stats...
- In Guilford County, 426 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in February 2022.
- 22% of them were families.
- 15% were under the age of 18.
- 15% were veterans.
If you are experiencing homelessness in Guilford County, North Carolina, your first point of contact should be Coordinated Entry: (336) 553-2716 or coordinatedentry@partnersendinghomelessness.org.
You can also call 2-1-1 in North Carolina for access to resources.
If you need a place to stay, here is a list of some of the emergency shelters in Guilford County:
- Salvation Army of Greensboro: 1131 S. Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC - (336) 273-5572
- Greensboro Urban Ministry: 305 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC - (336) 271-5959
- YWCA: 1807 Wendover Avenue East, Greensboro, NC - (336) 273-3461
- West End Ministries (Leslie’s House): 903 W. English Rd., High Point, NC - (336) 884-1105
- Salvation Army of High Point: 301 W. Green Drive, High Point, NC - (336) 881-5400
- Open Door Ministries: 400 N. Centennial Street, High Point, NC - (336) 886-4922
Finally, if you are fleeing a domestic violence situation, our Family Justice Center can provide help. Call (336) 641-SAFE (7233). ** If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or the Family Service of the Piedmont’s 24-hour Crisis Hotline at (336) 273-7273.**
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