Community Shelter of Union County

Home
United States
Monroe, NC
Community Shelter of Union County

Providing emergency shelter, food and rehousing to those experiencing hunger and homelessness in Union County. We promote a pathway to self-sufficiency.

06/12/2026

Today the spotlight turns to the #1 question that comes our way!

Truly, there is no single reason. The most common causes we see include housing costs, job loss, medical issues, mental health challenges, domestic violence, family breakdown, disability, transportation barriers and unexpected financial emergencies.

Often, there are several crises happening at the same time without a safety net to catch someone.

That’s why our work matters. We are here to build safety nets towards stability. This work matters: https://unionshelter.org/how-we-help/

06/10/2026

Today we are tackling a big misconception around here! Are all of the people we serve middle aged men and women?

Not at all! We serve single adults, seniors, veterans, young adults, families with children, survivors of domestic violence and people who are employed but still struggling to afford housing. Homelessness does not look just one way!

Ready to learn more about how we help? Check it out: https://unionshelter.org/how-we-help/

06/08/2026

We love informing people about the hard work happening behind the scenes!

Many of the people we serve have jobs. Others rely on SSI, SSDI, retirement or other fixed incomes. In fact, last year, 48% of the people served through the Community Shelter’s homelessness programs came to us with income already in place. The reality is that even consistent income is not always enough to keep up with today’s housing and living costs.

For participants who are unemployed or underemployed, our Economic Mobility Program helps connect people to employment opportunities, skill building and long term stability.

Thank YOU for being a part of the community who moves our mission forward: https://unionshelter.org/welcome.html

06/05/2026

Ready to become an advocate for our work? Here’s another FAQ to help!

Short answer - no! Our programs are designed to help people move toward stability and permanent housing as quickly as possible. Emergency shelter is intended to be temporary, but the reality is affordable housing is limited and barriers can take time to overcome. We work alongside participants on goals, income, documents, housing plans and connections to services while they stay with us.

Last year, the Community Shelter helped 163 individuals move into independent housing as they worked toward long term stability.

Learn more about our work and find your place in our mission: https://unionshelter.org/get-involved/

06/03/2026

Throughout the month of June, we are digging in and answering a few of the most frequently asked questions to equip our community with the truth behind our work!

Today, we kick it off with FAQ #1: Are the people we serve cyclically homeless?

Some people experience homelessness only once after a crisis. Others cycle in and out because the barriers they face are ongoing: rising rent, untreated health issues, disability, low wages, transportation challenges, domestic violence or lack of family support. Homelessness is rarely caused by one thing, and stability often takes more than one attempt, especially when affordable housing and support systems are limited.

Our job? To help make homelessness short, rare and nonrecurring whenever possible: https://unionshelter.org/how-we-help/

06/01/2026

Making your grocery list for the month? Our shelves need a little love and we would so appreciate your help! This month’s top needed items are:

👉Pasta Sauce
👉Rice
👉Ramen

Thank you for caring for our community. Please help us spread the word: https://unionshelter.org/get-involved/donate-supplies.html

05/30/2026

Today we are celebrating 8 years with our Chief Financial Officer, George Sarno!! 🎉

For eight years, George has been a steady and trusted part of our team, serving with integrity and a genuine care for this organization and the neighbors we serve. He is always working behind the scenes to make sure every dollar is used wisely, helping us stay strong and focused on our mission.

Because of George’s dedication, our organization continues to grow, serve and make a difference in our community.

George, we’re so grateful for you and the heart you bring to this work every day!

05/29/2026

We get to do this work, all thanks to YOU!

Whether you’re chopping produce for the week’s meals, handing out food at the drive-through pantry or helping clients move into a new home, your willingness to help is what makes this work possible.

We are convinced we have the BEST volunteers, but we always need more hands to help!

Ready to join in and find your purpose? We can’t wait to connect: https://unionshelter.org/get-involved/

05/28/2026

🚿 SOS: We need shower flip flops!
It might sound like a simple item, but it goes a long way in helping our neighbors stay comfortable and cared for.
Looking for the fastest way to help? Shop our listing directly from our Amazon Wishlist and have it shipped straight to us: https://a.co/05nXIzD2
Know someone who always shows up to help? Send this SOS their way!
Thank you for always stepping in to care for our neighbors 🫶

05/25/2026

Do you love spending time in the kitchen?

We’re looking for volunteers ready to roll up their sleeves and help our kitchen team put together healthy meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner each and every day! You can jump in by serving a warm meal to our guests, helping prep food for the week ahead or even keeping our pantry organized so families can get the support they need.

If you’ve got a heart to serve and you love the kitchen, we need you!

Come help put food on the table: https://unionshelter.org/get-involved/volunteering-for-individuals.html

Address

160 Meadow Street
Monroe, NC
28110

Telephone

+17042895300

Website

http://www.unionshelter.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Community Shelter of Union County posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Community Shelter of Union County:

Shortcuts

Want your organization to be the top-listed Government Service in Monroe?