Mecklenburg THAP-IN
Direct Cash to Prevent Youth Homelessness
Mecklenburg County, NC
What is Mecklenburg THAP-IN?
1.
THAP-IN is a pilot “Cash +” model in Mecklenburg County (Charlotte area). Each participant receives a one-time direct financial assistance payment, either all at once or in installments, according to their needs.
2.
The pilot aims to boost housing stability, food security, and financial empowerment by engaging an estimated 50 youth ages 18-24 who are at imminent risk of losing housing.
3.
The cash transfer is unconditional and immediate. Payment is delivered within 24-48 hours of housing plan approval or at the youth’s discretion (for multiple payments). In addition, participants receive up to 3 months of strengths-based supportive programming from the lead community partner.
THAP-IN Program: By The Numbers
50
youth 18-24 years old participating in the program
$3K
average of $3,000 in a one-time payment
3
months of supportive programming
THE LATESTTime Out Youth Selected as Community-Based Organization
After a rigorous review process, Point Source Youth has selected Time Out Youth as the lead Community-Based Organization to implement the THAP-IN pilot. Time Out Youth is a Mecklenburg-based nonprofit offering trauma-informed, affirming care to 2LGBTQAI+ youth and their allies. Their work is rooted in harm reduction and a housing-first approach — meeting young people where they are, honoring their lived experience, and building on their strengths.
This deep alignment in values and practice makes Time Out Youth the ideal partner for this pilot. Together with our youth consultants, we will develop a plan for distributing funds by March 2026.
Additional Resources
Take a deeper dive into the Mecklenburg THAP-IN program and PSY’s Targeted Housing Assistance Program
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“As a Charlotte native, I'm so excited to bring to life a program with such an impactful, progressive, and proactive approach to preventing our youth from being homeless.”
— Marco Lagos, Youth Consultant
On The Team
This initiative is led by Point Source Youth in partnership with The Leon Levine Foundation. Youth consultants and Time Out Youth will guide the distribution of cash and ensure community voices are at the forefront.
Shaq Clarke, LCSWA
Chief Programs Officer, Time Out Youth
Marco Lagos
Youth Consultant
Tre’Darian “Tré” Daniels
Youth Consultant
Slaynne De La Cruz
Director, Program Development and Growth
Anjala Huff
Vice President, Direct Cash Transfers
“We can prevent homelessness by providing young people with cash assistance. I look forward to advocating for this approach in my community and ensuring that young people’s voices and experiences guide real change.”
— Tre’Darian “Tré” Daniels, Youth Consultant
This initiative is presented by Point Source Youth and The Leon Levine Foundation.
