Plus, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
 
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Stepping up to take on homelessness

Wake County to take on homelessness with nonprofit Step Up
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According to a federally required count, there are 1,500 people who are homeless in Wake County. | Photo by RALtoday
Wake County is teaming up with California nonprofit Step Up to address homelessness. This is the nonprofit’s second NC program after Asheville with efforts based in California as well as Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee.

“By partnering with Step Up, we can expand our efforts even further and help our hardest to house residents find safe places to live,” said Lorena McDowell, Wake County’s Director of Affordable Housing and Community Revitalization, in a press release.

This partnership was announced at the 2023 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York City, a meeting of influential figures committed to addressing pressing challenges including homelessness. Other 2023 presenters included Pope Francis, the Clinton family, and philanthropist celebrities like Matt Damon and Patrick Dempsey.

Step Up prioritizes housing for homeless community members by purchasing older motels to convert them into studio apartments intended for permanent supportive housing. As of 2021, Step Up has housed 1,850 individuals. The organization’s goal is to create 500 affordable housing units across Raleigh, Greensboro, Fayetteville, Winston-Salem, and Asheville over the next two years.

Wake County will supply residents with vouchers to subsidize rent, and Step Up will provide resident services including psychiatrists for medication care and transportation. In addition to these services, Step Up creates opportunities for social connections + support, and provides training for future employment.

The target completion date for all housing units is September 2025, including 160 in Raleigh. Step Up projects these units will be constructed in one third of the time and cost compared to traditional homeless housing developments.
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Events
Wednesday, Sept. 20
  • Beginner Calligraphy and Pumpkin Lettering | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing, 201 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh | $65 | Learn to letter beautifully on faux pumpkins at this downtown location.
  • Swift Night Out | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy the chimney-roosting birds from this rooftop and learn more about swifts before their migration.
  • The Martini Lounge | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6-9 p.m. | 10th & Terrace, 616 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | Free | This bar with downtown views will transform into “The Martini Lounge” where there will be live jazz with Gravity Trio and cocktail specials.
Thursday, Sept. 21
  • Taylor Swift Night | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 10 p.m. | Tin Roof, 300 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Swifties, head to the rooftop and dance to the pop star’s top hits.
  • Hannah Einbinder | Thursday, Sept. 21 | Times vary | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | $25-$85 | You might know her from HBO’s “Hacks,” now see her perform live.
  • BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival | Thursday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Sept. 24 | Times vary | The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary | $3-$20 | Experience the best of film up close as BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival screens short films from around the world, plus participate in panel discussions, filmmaking workshops, a live table read + more.*
Friday, Sept. 22
  • Weekend Kickoff Party | Friday, Sept. 22 | 5-7 p.m. | Umbrella in the Garden, 12825 Norwood Rd., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy non-alcoholic concoctions to start your weekend off right.
Saturday, Sept. 23
  • Festa Italiana | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 11 a.m.-7p.m. | Fayetteville Street, Raleigh | Free | Enjoy everything Italian from music and dancing to food and bevs.
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News Notes
Announced
  • Raleigh landed luxury hotel group Omni for a new four star hotel with 550 rooms, expected to open in 2027. This development joins the 1,790 planned hotel rooms in downtown. The Omni Raleigh Hotel will feature a rooftop pool and five food + bev concepts as part of the $425 million convention center expansion. (Visit Raleigh)
Opening
  • Neighborhood bar Gussie’s is set to open in October. The 927 W. Morgan St. spot will have fun bevs, food, and a chill atmosphere. Keep an eye on their Instagram for more opening day deets. We’ll see you there.
Biz
  • Consigli Construction Co., a Massachusetts-based construction company, will open a downtown Raleigh office on Fayetteville Street. Consigli is one of Engineering News-Record’s Top 50 contractors in the nation, and this location will be its first in the South to capitalize on the rapidly developing region. (Triangle Business Journal)
Sports
  • NC Central University’s women’s tennis team was crowned the HBCU National Tennis Champions on Sept. 17 in South Fulton, GA. NCCU scored 108 points total, 15 above Florida A&M to clinch the victory. What a serve.
Pets
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Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Health
  • Menopausal symptoms can show up as early as your mid-30s. Test your hormones + walk through your results with a specialist with Wellcore’s $99 At-Home Assessment Kit.*
 
Community

💃 Hispanic Heritage Month events

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Raleigh
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Attend these events celebrating the Hispanic heritage of Raleighites. | Photo via the City of Raleigh
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sunday, Sept. 15 through Tuesday, Oct. 15, spotlighting the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Sept. 15 is the date when five Latin American countries declared independence from Spain in 1821 — Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexican Independence Day is Sept. 16, while Chile’s is Sept. 18.

Here are some ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Raleigh.
  • Latinos Run Raleigh is hosting a free Hispanic Heritage Month Run this Saturday, Sept. 21 at Fleet Feet in Raleigh at 8 a.m.
  • The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, Sept. 21 from 2-6 p.m. at Moore Square with lots of activities and a friendly tamale competition.
  • The town of Apex is hosting the Latino Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will feature live music + entertainment, food truck rodeo, arts for the kids and more.
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