Stability Starts Here
Mission & Vision
The mission of Crisis Assistance Ministry is to provide assistance and advocacy for people in financial crisis, helping them move toward self-sufficiency.
Our vision is to inspire our community to justice and generosity as we provide help, hope, and understanding to people struggling with limited financial resources.
By the Numbers
for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
Children Benefiting from Our Services
Children under 18 made up 41.2% of those benefiting from Crisis Assistance Ministry services.
Charlotte Means Business: Local Companies Give Time and Dollars to Preserve Dignity
With some of the largest companies in America headquartered in the Charlotte Region, it is no surprise that local businesses enhance Crisis Assistance Ministry’s ability to serve Mecklenburg County. From thousands of volunteer hours to clothing and household good donations to sizeable financial gifts, Charlotte companies provide critical support to Crisis Assistance Ministry operations. Over […]
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The 50-Year Legacy of the Free Store
What if every shirt, every pair of pants, and every warm coat had a story to tell? Not just the journey it took from one home to a donation bin, but the story of the family who received it, the hope it brought, and the crisis it helped avert. In the heart of Charlotte, there’s […]
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Behind the Scenes: How Your Uniform Donations Reach Families
Every uniform tells a story. That tiny pair of navy blue pants? Donated by a family whose youngest just started middle school. The stack of red polos? Shipped from a kind stranger through our Amazon Wish List. Each item has a journey—and at Crisis Assistance Ministry, it’s our job to make sure those journeys end […]
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Confidence: Why School Uniforms Matter
There’s something powerful about the first day of school: the anticipation, the nerves, the clean slate. But for too many students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, that moment of possibility is clouded by something as simple as what they’re wearing. More than 40 public schools in the Charlotte area require uniforms: solid color polos, khakis, sweaters, socks. […]
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50 Stories for 50 Years
For 50 years, this community has come together here to offer help, hope, and understanding to Mecklenburg County neighbors in need of housing stability. In honor of this milestone year, we are sharing 50 stories of Crisis Assistance Ministry throughout the year. Here’s a recap so far:
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Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes: Lessons from a Poverty Simulation
BY ISHA MISHRA Most Americans can’t cover a $400 emergency. Recently, we learned exactly why—and what living with that pressure really feels like. This past week, I was one of five Bank of America Student Leaders at Crisis Assistance Ministry to participate in a “poverty simulation,” an experience designed to challenge how we think about […]
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Biby To Lead Advancement at Crisis Assistance Ministry
Crisis Assistance Ministry is proud to announce the promotion of Shelly Biby to Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). With two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and strategic communications, Biby brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to community impact to her new role. Since joining Crisis Assistance Ministry in 2024 as Director of […]
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18,198 Homes Stabilized. Thanks to You.
In 1975, local faith leaders came together to create a “one-stop shop” to meet the urgent need for housing stability they saw emerging in our community. From this grassroots movement, Crisis Assistance Ministry was born. Today, the mission of this independent nonprofit organization remains the same: “to provide assistance and advocacy for people in financial […]
Read MoreCelebrating Women’s History Month: Advancing Economic Justice
Image source: Women’s History Month.gov March is Women’s History Month—a time to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and ongoing fight for equality by women throughout history. This observance began in 1980 as a week-long celebration declared by President Jimmy Carter and was later expanded to a full month. Today, Women’s History Month serves as a reminder […]
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Welcome New Board Members for 2025
Like many nonprofits, Crisis Assistance Ministry is fortunate to have the leadership of passionate and committed community members who serve on our Board of Directors. These volunteers bring diverse knowledge, skills, and experience to their oversight of the independent, nonprofit organization in Charlotte, NC. Six New Members Elected for 2025 Annie Moyer is a Director […]
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MLK Day 2025: Upholding the Dream
MLK Day invites us to consider how we can contribute to creating communities founded on love, compassion, and understanding. For nearly 50 years, we at Crisis Assistance Ministry have been working on the front line to do just that by providing help, hope, and understanding to people struggling with limited financial resources.
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