The North Carolina Office of Economic Opportunity helps families to achieve economic independence with incomes above the federal poverty level.
Families get help in finding a job or housing or any number of services that lead to independence.
The office also gives shelter to an average of 2,000 homeless individuals and families per day, helping them get shelter, food, health care, and child care. The homeless can also get psychological and substance abuse counseling. Emergency Shelter Grants help communities serve homeless individuals and families.