The LINK | News and Updates for August 2025
Client Success Stories
From the Eyes on the Law Blog
Part 3: The Impact of Community Based Organizations on Homelessness and Housing Insecurity
Individuals with a criminal record often face compounding barriers to housing, including discriminatory policies, economic insecurity, and weak social ties. These barriers all work together to keep justice-involved individuals from obtaining housing and stability. Being unsheltered increases recidivism; housing resources provided by community-based organizations ease reentry. read more
Items of Note | Announcements and Updates
• The LINC Local Reentry Council in Pender County has moved into space at 111 Fremont Street, Burgaw.
LINC Calendar
Friday, August 22 9-11am | State of the Child: Cape Fear, presented by NC Child and the New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force, Harrelson Center, 20 N 4th, Wilmington
Friday, September 5 8pm | Night of 1000 Candles, Luminary Ceremony for Overdose Awareness, The Healing Place of New Hanover County, 1000 Medical Center Drive
September 18 1pm | Brunswick County Executive Board of the LINC Local Reentry Council, Virtual Meet & Greet with Community Partners
February 16 2026 | SAVE THE DATE! Annual Milestones Gala, details to come! If you would like advance information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Anne Rose.
Programs at a Glance – July Stats
LINC program statistics and graphics provided by Cooper Mertens.