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 Safe  Parking  Program 

The Safe Parking Program aims to give community members who live in their vehicles a safe place to park overnight.

Participants will have access to:

• A long-term safe place to park overnight

• Bathroom & hygiene facilities

• A kitchen

• Power & electronics charging stations

• Resources to help you establish long term permanent housing

This is a 10 car pilot program. Participants must adhere to the program’s rules and regulations. Learn more about the program through the button below.

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Hub  Situation  Table  Resources

Resources for staff and agencies that participate in the Gaston County Hub Situation Table.

Podcast  of  the  Month

How your phone keeps you scrolling ... even when you want to stop

Michaeleen Doucleff, Emily Kwong, Hannah Chinn, Rebecca Ramirez | NPR Short Wave | JUNE 1, 2026

“You pick up your phone to do one quick task, and suddenly 20 minutes have flown by without you even noticing. How do apps do that to you? Science journalist Michaeleen Doucleff felt like her phone had superglue on it, holding her on it for hours each day while draining her of time and energy. Turns out, that feeling isn't accidental. In her new book, Dopamine Kids, Michaeleen describes four features that tech companies add to apps to keep us scrolling for as long as possible. She's sharing this superglue recipe with Short Wave host Emily Kwong … and explaining how these features can pull people into what scientists call a 'dark flow' state.”

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