CHARLOTTE â Adrienne Threatt has received the 2021 Nish Jamgotch Jr. Humanitarian Award for her work helping the homeless community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Threatt and her husband, Emmanuel, founded Hope Vibes in 2017. The Charlotte-based nonprofit works to address homelessness through direct relief, research, innovation and advocacy.
During the pandemic, shelters reached capacity and the need for services to assist the homeless population spiked.
Hope Vibes responded by distributing essential supplies such as hygiene packs, tents and tarps. The nonprofit also launched the Hope Tank, a box truck converted into a mobile shower center and laundromat serving the homeless community.
âThinking back to the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the formation of what became known as Charlotteâs âTent Cityâ occupied by people experiencing homelessness and the response of citizens eager to see change ⦠I cannot help but give homage to all the supporters and vol
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The Hope Tank is a mobile hygiene service vehicle, created by Adrienne and Emmanuel Threatt of Hope Vibes.
A YouTube video changed Adrienne Threatt’s life.
“A homeless woman was sharing about dealing with her menstrual cycle while living on the streets,” Threatt said. “And she would have to often decide whether she was going to use her limited resources to buy food that week or feminine hygiene products.”
Threatt was moved. She shared the video with friends and her husband, Emmanuel. Soon, she was moved to action with the help of Emmanuel and volunteers. They passed out feminine hygiene products to homeless women in Charlotte.
Charlotte homeless encampment âTent Cityâ cleared out following abatement order
Charlotte homeless encampment âTent Cityâ cleared out following abatement order By Courtney Cole | February 21, 2021 at 2:56 PM EST - Updated February 22 at 6:59 AM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The homeless encampment known as âTent Cityâ in North End of Charlotte has been cleared out less than a week after residents were told they had to vacate the premises.
Mecklenburg County officials issued an abatement order last week that gave residents 72 hours to leave.
County officials said the reason the abatement order was issued was because of the growing rat infestation. Residents had to leave by 5 p.m. Friday.
Meck Co estimates less than 20 people remaining at Tent City upon moveout deadline wbtv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wbtv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.