Community News & Events

White Flag Locations
White Flag nights are nights when the temperature is 32° and below or 38° and below with precipitation. On these nights, families and youth can stay inside these locations to keep warm. White Flag in Wake County operates from November - March at participating locations.

White Flag Information Eng / Span

Housing or Shelter

Wake County uses a Coordinated Entry System to access shelter. Please find information here (Download Eng / Span).

Locations that you can contact directly:
Raleigh Rescue Mission (919) 828-9014
The Carying Place (919) 462-1800

Youth Age 10-17:
Wrenn House, 908 W Morgan St, Raleigh, 27603, (919) 832-7866*
*Contact Wrenn House directly

Financial Assistance

For assistance with rent or utilities, please visit Wake Network of Care financial assistance resource list.
Download directions for Wake Network of Care for Android or iPhone.

Basic Needs

For assistance with food, clothing and other basic needs, please visit Wake Network of Care or speak with your school McKinney-Vento liaison. Download directions for Wake Network of Care for Android or iPhone.

The school McKinney-Vento Liaison can also provide referrals for food, clothing and more.

Youth On Their Own

If you are a youth that has runaway or been kicked out of the home, we can help you with food, shelter, clothing, etc. Please speak with your high school SAP Counselor, the School Social Worker at all other schools or any adult with whom you feel comfortable. You will not get in trouble. Your safety is our first priority.

To find a safe place:
If you’re in trouble or need help, text SAFE and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357) for immediate help.