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Blog: The LatestTransportation & Mobility

All About Mobility Hubs

Mobility Hubs are places of connectivity where people can conveniently access multiple travel options. A mobility hub is a focal connection point and can signify a downtown, major activity center, transit station or stop location where multiple different mobility options meet up and allow a use to transfer from one mode to another.

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May 14, 2022
Aging & HealthBlog: The LatestSuccess Stories

Breaking Down the Barriers to COVID-19

Older unvaccinated adults are more likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19. To reduce the spread of the COVID-19 in our region, Centralina Area Agency on Aging has been working to provide homebound seniors and others with educational materials.

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May 10, 2022
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Aging & HealthBlog: The Latest

The Senior Nutrition Program Celebrates 50 Years

Fifty years ago, on March 22, 1972, the Older Americans Act was amended to include the Senior Nutrition Program, a nationwide community-based service that includes congregate and home-delivered meal options. The Senior Nutrition Program in NC has been successfully providing access to healthy meals, nutrition screening, nutrition education, socialization and other supports to allow adults ages 60 and over to stay in their homes and communities longer.

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April 11, 2022
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Blog: The LatestNatural Resources & Resilience

MacLeod Construction Provides Concrete Evidence of a Sustainable Future

MacLeod Construction is a concrete and construction company with a penchant for progress. Customers are served by MacLeod’s concrete flatwork, poured walls, foundations and most recently, its ready-mix supplies. Increasing demand for concrete and construction services coupled with industry investments and government incentives has allowed MacLeod to capitalize on alternative fuel vehicles such as compressed natural gas vehicles.

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April 11, 2022
Blog: The LatestLocal Government Support

Female Government Leaders in the Centralina Region

As part of women’s history month, we’d like to highlight some of the women in government leadership positions in the Centralina region.

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March 28, 2022
Aging & HealthBlog: The Latest

Gerontology Visionary: Local Leader Spotlight

Celebrating Women’s History Month: The aging network in the greater Charlotte area is a close-knit group of professionals, many of whom can draw the beginning of their education of gerontology to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s gerontology program. The program has been a staple in the aging network for decades and there is one woman who has been both director of the program and mentor to many students, Dr. Dena Shenk.

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March 22, 2022
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Blog: The LatestTransportation & Mobility

Electric Vehicles: Regional Infrastructure Planning

Does Our Region Have an EV Infrastructure Plan? There is a flood of transportation-related funding coming to North Carolina thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). To assist our member communities, Centralina is developing resources that support planning and funding activities on a regional level. We are also working with the NCDOT to update state EV plans, such as the 2019 zero-emission vehicle plan, as mandated under the federal BIL and NC Executive Order 246.

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March 16, 2022
Blog: The LatestLocal Government Support

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be featuring women around the region, including Centralina staff, local government leaders and other community trailblazers, in honor of women’s history month. We want to recognize the achievements of female leaders and support their continued efforts to break barriers. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was #BreaktheBias, encouraging us to move away from prejudice and towards gender equality.

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March 15, 2022
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Blog: The LatestSuccess StoriesWorkforce & Talent

Ringing the Bell To Employed Apprentice

In early November 2021, Catreana Harris rang the bell at NCWorks Career Center-Stanly after obtaining employment. Ringing the bell recognizes the career seekers who have been able to obtain a job. Before this, Catreana had lost her position as a home health aide due to physical health conditions that prevented her from heavy lifting. Catreana needed to find a new way to financially support herself and sought employment assistance from NCWorks Career Center in Albemarle. The NCWorks staff looked for new ways to apply her passion for healthcare and medical skills background to a related field.

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March 15, 2022
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Aging & HealthBlog: The LatestSuccess Stories

Ombudsman Celebrate Residents’ Rights

The ombudsman program advocates for the resident who call our adult care homes and nursing homes their homes. We work to resolve issues of concern and advocate to protect the rights of those living in long-term care facilities. We also provide technical assistance to residents, the public and facilities.

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March 14, 2022
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