Raleigh, NC – Melanie Dubis was recently elected to the board of directors for Oak City Cares, a public-private partnership that serves as Wake County’s front door to homeless care services. As a board member, Melanie will provide leadership as the organization supports people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including through connections to coordinated services.
Oak City Cares grew out of the need for a "one-stop shop" for individuals and families at risk of homelessness. What started with a joint local government and nonprofit task force commissioned by the Raleigh City Council has grown to include Oak City Cares' resource hub and intake center in downtown Raleigh. The center connects people to an array of services related to housing, economic, medical, and employment assistance. Last year, Oak City Cares served over 6,200 individuals.
Melanie's service extends and deepens Parker Poe's support of Oak City Cares. Former Raleigh mayor Charles Meeker, retired of counsel at Parker Poe, co-chaired Oak City Cares' successful $2.5 million capital campaign that funded the furnishings and first three years of operating expenses for the center. He also served as chair of the organization's board of directors.
For Melanie, joining the board builds upon her long-standing commitment to the Raleigh community. She serves on the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of America's NC Coastal Pines Council and the Raleigh Chamber. She has previously served on the board for the Carolina Ballet and the Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina.
At Parker Poe, Melanie chairs the firm's Litigation Department. She handles complex patent, securities, and other business disputes at the trial and appellate level for clients in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, insurance, financial services, energy, education, and technology industries.
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