A car dealership in North Carolina has opened its parking lot to homeless people living in their cars. Not having a safe, warm home is already a scary situation to be in, yet those who live in their vehicles have to find safe places to park for the night. A parking lot may not look like a home, but this manager is making it feel like one for at least a night.

There are many unfortunate circumstances that can lead to someone losing their home. Without another home to go to, many displaced people choose to take refuge in their cars. While it’s not a stable location, it can offer more privacy and safety than simply being out on the streets. This doesn’t mean, however, that they’re safe at night.

James Charles, a manager of Kiplin’s Automotive Group, recognized this need for a safe place for car sleepers at night. He was first inspired to help out when he tried to repossess a car back in January. The person who went to do so couldn’t take it back because there was someone living in the car. When he tried to get the vehicle by helping the woman move to a homeless shelter, he was shocked to find that every shelter within the near vicinity was full. He paid for her to stay in a hotel for a few nights, but he knew that wouldn’t be enough.

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Since then, Charles has opened up the parking lot of his car dealership to homeless people who need a place to park for the night. The manager knew that this was the least he could do for the many people in his community who can’t sleep well at night because they don’t know if they’re safe. To ensure that everyone knows about his space, he shared the details on social media.

He made a Facebook post detailing his initiative, and the response he received was overwhelming. People began to donate hates, scarves, food, toiletries to the parking lot; someone even donated a portable toilet for the people there. The 20 people who took Charles’ offer are beyond grateful for the love and support they’re receiving. The manager also began a GoFundMe campaign to help raise money for the homeless people of Charlotte.

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