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North Carolina appropriates $1.5 million for land and traffic improvements at the Umbrella Center in Charlotte

Original title: Funds for the Umbrella Center.

Last action · April 1, 2025: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Julia Greenfield and 11 others

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What This Bill Would Do

North Carolina allocates $1,500,000 in nonrecurring state funds for the 2025-2026 to Safe Alliance, Inc. to acquire land and build a for the Umbrella Center in Charlotte, starting July 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Directs state tax dollars to a specific nonprofit facility expansion in Charlotte, funding physical infrastructure changes for a center serving individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Safe Alliance, Inc.

Receives a $1,500,000 state grant to acquire land and build a deceleration lane for its facility.

Directly affected

Individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking

The facility they utilize for support services receives funding for physical expansion and infrastructure improvements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is appropriated by this bill?
The bill appropriates $1,500,000 in for the 2025-2026 .
Who receives the funds?
The funds are directed through the Office of State Budget and Management to Safe Alliance, Inc. for the Umbrella Center in Charlotte.
What must the funds be used for?
The funds must be used for additional land acquisition and an added .

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Apr 1, 2025House
    Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
  2. Apr 1, 2025House
    Passed 1st Reading
  3. Mar 31, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Connected Entities

Charlotte, Office of State Budget and Management, Safe Alliance, Inc. and 1 more
locationCharlotte“Location of the Umbrella Center”Map →
OrganizationOffice of State Budget and Management“Receives the appropriation to provide a directed grant”Map →
OrganizationSafe Alliance, Inc.“Nonprofit organization receiving the directed grant for its Family Justice Cente”Map →
OrganizationUmbrella Center“Family Justice Center in Charlotte operated by Safe Alliance, Inc.”Map →

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