Long-Time Charlotte Activist Gets Help In Time Of Need
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Will Adams is a voice for the voiceless in Charlotte. Yet, he is hesitant to speak about his own issues. Last week, he reluctantly opened up to us about what he is going through.
We found out his years of community outreach has put him in a major financial strain and just days away from being evicted.
“If it causes me to sleep on the streets with the rest of them or cause me to be in my car, that’s what I’ll do,” explained Adams
Adams owed a little more than $5,600. If he doesn’t pay his debt by the end of the week, he will be evicted.
After Will’s story aired, our WCCB viewers reached out, willing to lend a helping hand.
One viewer wrote “for us humans to survive, it needs social responsibility and support from people like Will.”
That same anonymous viewer backed up his words with his checkbook in the exact amount that would keep a roof over his head.
“I don’t know who he is, but I just, you know, appreciate you so much,” said Adams with tears in his eyes.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There are very few people who care about the Charlotte community like Will Adams. He’s been on a mission for more than a decade to stop gun violence. Adam has put that mission ahead of everything, including himself.
Whether it’s voice of comfort for a grieving family or a protector for a little girl bullied at school, Adams has made it his life’s mission to make Charlotte a better place. He even started the non-profit Team TruBlue.
“The dedication and the love that I have to this community is what drives me,” explained Adams of his work in the community.
Adams drive started in 2008, when his 15-year-old son, William, was murdered. He keeps his son close to his heart.
“I wear this every day. Every day,” said Adams as he pulls out a necklace with a picture of his son.
It’s his heart that resonates with the people who know him best.
“He got a heart for people. Got a heart for his community. He wants to see things change,” said Adam’s cousin, James Taylor.
“He would lose his place or lose his car to keep doing what he’s doing,” explained Adams’ friend Elton Dozier of Adams work in the community.
Sadly, that’s true. Through all his years of community service, Adams has struggled to keep his job as a truck driver. Constantly being pulled where he’s needed most.
“I’m doing phone interviews with you guys, or I got to talk to a family, or I got to call here, or we got to do this,” said Adams.
Whether it’s in front of the camera or in the background, when tragedy strikes, Adams is there.
Unable to maintain a steady paycheck, Adams is being evicted from his home. Yet, he remains steadfast on the mission to end violence.
“I’m not in it to, to to fund my, my house, pay my bills, you know things like that, I’m not in it for that reason. If it cost me to sleep on the streets with the rest or cause me to be in my car, that’s what I will do,” said Adams.
Adams hasn’t set up a GoFundMe.
If you’d like to help, you can email WCCB Anchor, Gary Brode, directly on how to donate. Gary’s email is GBrode@WCCBCharlotte.com
