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.
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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Another Giving Tuesday in the Books
This year’s Giving Tuesday changed lives. We are happy to announce that this is Crisis Assistance Ministry’s second successful year participating in Charlotte’s Giving Tuesday. Crisis Assistance Ministry’s team divided and conquered by simultaneously attending the SHARE Charlotte’s Headquarters Giving Tuesday’s interactive rally for nonprofits and The Greater Charlotte Apartment Association’s Giving Tuesday event where […]
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Panther’s Adam Thielen Celebrates Resilient Families
On a cold winter’s night just before Christmas, visions of sugar plums were spotted dancing through Crisis Assistance Ministry’s lobby. The event, hosted by Adam & Cait Thielen and The Thielen Foundation, honored 20 families who have been served by Crisis Assistance Ministry and have worked hard to rebuild financial stability for themselves and their […]
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How Can We Not Help?
Every year, we collect thousands of coats for distribution through our Free Store and Partner Agency Network. Temperatures have dropped while there are still thousands without power and/or water in about ¼ of our state. We can help keep people warm by sharing the cold weather gear—hats, gloves, coats, blankets—so generously donated by our community.
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August Volunteers Embody the Spirit of International Day of Charity
This International Day of Charity is the perfect time to highlight the incredible power of giving back and the positive impact volunteers make on our community. So many volunteers came together this summer to make essentials available to families struggling with housing instability.
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Teen Volunteers Find Purpose + Fun
It’s a recurrent question: where can my high school student volunteer and meet school community service requirements? How can my teen get involved? Where can I volunteer with my whole family?
At Crisis Assistance Ministry, teens are encouraged to bring their energy and enthusiasm to help stabilize their neighbors. Teens aged 16+ can volunteer in select roles independently, and children aged 10 to 16 can serve with a supervising adult.
Possibilities for Families Like Sierra’s
Imagine what it feels like for a mom to wonder if her children will have a place to call home tomorrow.
Picture a father’s unimaginably difficult choices when the rent is due, the power bill is lagging, and children need clothes to start school.
For too many in our community, these scenarios are all too real.
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Bridging the Gap: Addressing Poverty’s Role in Shaping Education
Education and poverty are intertwined, much like the “chicken and egg” dilemma. Investigating how the quality and accessibility of education can either reinforce or break the ongoing cycles of poverty underscores the critical role that education plays in either trapping individuals in poverty or providing them with the tools to escape it. This perspective is crucial in understanding the real-world implications of these cycles and the potential power of education as a transformative force.
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How Can A School Uniform Improve Housing Stability?
Families across Charlotte are scrambling to prepare their children for school as summer winds down. Over 40 schools in Charlotte require uniforms, largely those with high concentrations of poverty, which leaves many families struggling to find and afford quality uniforms for their children. You can help by contributing new and gently used items right now.
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The Best Party You’ll Never Attend
Imagine the best party of the year is one you don’t even have to attend! Instead you get to go for a hike, read a book, or just hang with the family while helping a struggling neighbor stay in their home, keep their utilities flowing, and create a plan to rebuild their financial stability. IMAGINE the possibilities you can create this summer.
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Community Impact Report
Our Community Impact Report details the difference made for families experiencing the financial gap in Charlotte-Mecklenburg in the most recent fiscal year.
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More Than a Job
Meet Chelsey Fisher, the dedicated Financial Stability Caseworker recently honored as Crisis Assistance Ministry’s Employee of the Year. Her story isn’t just about professional achievement, it’s a testament to the transformative power of this organization.
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