Affordable Housing Special: PBS Charlotte Taping (Be in the audience )

3242 Commonwealth Avenue,Charlotte NC 28205

11 November, 2021

Description

Join us for a special episode of PBS Charlotte's news magazine show 'Carolina Impact.' PBS Charlotte will hold a special taping of Carolina Impact hosted by Amy Burkett on Affordable Housing. We want to hear from you!Here's your opportunity to be a part of a community conversation. You'll get to join a studio audience and watch the recording with other PBS Charlotte supporters.Mecklenburg County released its annual 2021 Housing and Homelessness data. Did you know: Low cost rentals are disappearing Households are spending more on housing costs than is considered affordable More low and moderate-income households are struggling to afford and keep their housing. Homelessness increased 55% from June 2020A person must work 116 hours a week at minimum wage ($7.25 an hour) to afford a one-bedroom unit. We'll discuss these points and more with our expert panelists. Panelists include:Liz Clasen-Kelly, CEO, Roof Above Dr. Patrick Graham, CEO, Concord Family Enrichment AssociationOther guests to be announced. What you need to know:This event is FREE and open to the publicPlease arrive promptly at 9:30am to be seated in time for taping at 10amYou will be on camera in the audienceWe will not take questions live, but you will be allowed to write your question and submit for a possibility of being asked.YOU MUST WEAR A MASK We expect up to 40 audience members who will be seated apart in our studioMust be 18 and over to attendPlease dress business casualWe value you as a member of our community. We look forward to seeing you! Don't just watch us. Join us.