The Guilford County Continuum of Care (CoC) invites residents to participate in two community resource events on Friday, Oct. 9, in recognition of World Homeless Day.
The events will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at two locations:
- Greensboro Urban Ministry, 305 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro
- Open Door Ministries, 400 N. Centennial St., High Point
Observed annually on October 10, World Homeless Day raises awareness of the needs of people experiencing homelessness and highlights local efforts to connect individuals and families with resources and support.
This year’s events will focus on the theme, “Inform, Illustrate, Educate, Advocate & Donate,” bringing together service providers, community members and people with lived experience of homelessness to share information, resources and stories.
At both locations, residents will be invited to decorate T-shirts with local facts, messages and stories about homelessness. The completed shirts will be displayed on clotheslines at Greensboro Urban Ministry and Open Door Ministries throughout the weekend, creating a visual representation of coordinated efforts in the community.
At Open Door Ministries, attendees can also visit an information table to learn about local resources and services available to people experiencing homelessness. At Greensboro Urban Ministry, City of Greensboro staff will assist with T-shirt distribution and decorating activities.
Residents can also support the effort by donating toiletry items at either location.
The Guilford County CoC works with community partners throughout Greensboro, High Point and Guilford County to coordinate resources and services for people experiencing homelessness and to strengthen efforts to prevent and end homelessness.
For more information about the World Homeless Day events, contact the CoC at infoCoC@guilfordcountync.gov.