Meet Forest Point Place Tenants! “When individuals experiencing homelessness are welcomed back into the community, they regain a sense of belonging . . . Community reintegration benefits everyone. It creates safer, more connected neighborhoods, reduces the strain on emergency services, and supports economic growth by helping individuals regain employment and stability. Here at Forest Point Place, the community is at …
Meet Staff at Forest Point Place! At Forest Point Place, Roof Above’s newest Permanent Supportive Housing location, our wonderful team plays a critical role in fostering a community of belonging. Shawnte Harvey, Forest Point Place Program Manager, says “Here at Forest Point Place, the community is at the heart of everything we do.” Keep reading to meet some of our …
Welcome to Forest Point Place! “It is Roof Above’s profound privilege to serve as the operator of this vision for Mecklenburg County, this vision to reimagine existing hotels into supportive housing to serve our vulnerable older adults experiencing homelessness in this community. Forest Point Place is a symbol of new life. For our tenants, it’s a door. It’s a key. …
Homelessness Came as a Shock to the Silvas Mr. and Mrs. Silva had raised their children and become grandparents. He had a stable income as a drywall installer. Then one day his boss noticed that he was sweating profusely and asked if he was OK . . . and that is the last thing he remembers. He woke up seven …
Meet Cherokee Cherokee was one of the first tenants to move into Forest Point Place in the summer of 2023. When asked what it means to her to have the stability of her own home, she says, “I have something I can call mine. I have a key that I can turn myself. That means a lot.” A home is …