Fort Charlotte Urban Renewal tackles housing and unemployment issues

Sat, Aug 28th 2010, 01:58 AM

By GENA GIBBS

EVEN as the Fort Charlotte community continues to struggle with inadequate housing and unemployment issues, the area's Urban Renewal Centre last week distributed food and school supplies to hundreds of needy children preparing to return to school.

"Some of the challenges we face are limited supplies to meet the demands of the people. The people's needs are great and we have a lot of social problems. They need proper housing, food, clothing and financial assistance," said Patricia Walker, manager of the centre.

"They come here for help and are looking for us to provide jobs. Some have been to Social Services already and are looking for school uniforms for th ...

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