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Celebrating Volunteers

Nearly every day, volunteers share their time and their energy to support of Crisis Assistance Ministry's critical mission: to  provide assistance  and advocacy for people in financial crisis, helping them move toward self-sufficiency. During National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and every week, we salute every neighbor who pitches in to strengthen this community in priceless ways.

April 19, 2023

Nearly every day, volunteers show up and give back here at Crisis Assistance Ministry.

They are individuals young and young-at-heart, families, corporate teams, faith groups, school classes, youth groups, and friendship circles. These neighbors share their time and their energy to support a critical mission: to  provide assistance  and advocacy for people in financial crisis, helping them move toward self-sufficiency.

Here, the community comes together to help our neighbors who are struggling with limited financial resources. In the most recent fiscal year, volunteers made it possible for Crisis Assistance Ministry to provide for the basic needs of more than 16,000 families while also empowering our neighbors with tools to achieve financial stability.

West Charlotte High School teens visit every week to help prepare items for Free Store shoppers. They loved posing for Volunteer Appreciation Week in between tasks.

Every year, Charlotte Latin brings exchange groups from across the Atlantic to spend a few hours giving back here in the Queen City. This week, youngsters from France got a glimpse of how American nonprofits strengthen communities by working together.

Corporate workgroups like those from Red Ventures and Electrolux build team camaraderie as they work together to meet neighbors’ basic needs.

The team from Centralina Regional Council assembled snack packs for families awaiting financial assistance or visiting the Free Store.

Volunteers of all ages contribute by collecting donations, making blankets, and helping out wherever they are needed.

Elle has collected warm items and donations for 4 years.
Each year she brings more items to help Free Store shoppers.
Wayfinders scholars assembled blankets for families shopping free-of-charge.
Deltas celebrated their Founders Day by helping inspect and prepare donated items in the warehouse.

Families enjoy giving back together throughout the year, and friends schedule their outings to include a group volunteer shift.

This mother and son team from Covenant Presbyterian got a little bonding in while they hung clothes and stocked the store.
Eric’s Army kicked off their birthday celebrations by volunteering together.

According to the Independent Sector’s latest report, the current estimated dollar value of volunteer time is $31.80 per hour. But the truth is: volunteers are invaluable.

Together, volunteers extend our mission into the community and make it possible for trained staff to focus directly on families with immediate needs for rent and utility assistance, clothing, household goods, or other essentials.

During National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and every week, we salute every neighbor who pitches in to strengthen this community in priceless ways.

You can join our volunteer crew too.

You can find group and individual opportunities on our volunteer portal year-round.

Filed Under: Agency News, Volunteer Stories Tagged With: #PreserveDignity, #PreventHomelessness, Centralina Regional Council, Charlotte Latin School, Electrolux, Free Store, Independent Sector, Red Ventures, Volunteers, West Charlotte High

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As we take time out this Memorial Day weekend to remember those who sacrificed on our behalf, Crisis Assistance Ministry will be closed to all customers, staff, donors, and volunteers on Monday, May 29, 2023. Typical business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30.

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This family of five signed up to provide snacks for families who seek assistance here because "everyone could contribute." 17 year old Lydia wrote messages, 13 year old Spencer washed apples, Mom packed crackers, Dad packed cookies, and 6-month-old Isaiah cheered everyone on.
With summer ahead, there will be even more need for snack packs to share with the families served here. You can find this and other volunteer opportunities on our website.

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Should North Carolina Implement Child Tax Credits?
Expanded federal child tax credits were a lifeline for many families during the pandemic. But those expansions have expired and aren't likely to be renewed at the federal level. North Carolina could implement its own credit to help families struggling to make ends meet. 
You can learn more about the benefits and decide what you think at the link in bio. #NCChildTaxCredit #FightPoverty #PreserveDignity

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Thank you for a fabulous National Volunteer Week! You inspire us every day with your commitment to help all of our neighbors achieve financial stability.

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As expanded Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits end, hunger-fighting groups expect a surge in demand at food banks and warn that SNAP recipients may fall back into poverty. Some studies estimated that the Emergency Allotments during the pandemic reduced child poverty by 14% in 2021. This week we ask who will suffer now that these benefits have expired in North Carolina and all remaining states? (Read more through link in bio)

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Meet Ed Holland, a grandfather who gives back consistently and finds hope in helping others who are experiencing a financial crisis. In less than two minutes, hear his hopeful outlook, what fuels his community involvement, and his invitation to join the Challenge going on right now to help more families who visit Crisis Assistance Ministry for help. #DoGoodCLT #DoubleYourImpact

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Yesterday was a great day to celebrate #volunteers with so many great groups "in the house!" First up:  two sets of high schoolers from opposite sides of the Atlantic. 
📷 1 & 2:  Teens from West Charlotte HS who serve consistently, always getting stuff done in our warehouse.
📷 3:  High school students from all the way in France via Charlotte Latin School who also spent time preparing donated goods for Free Store shoppers.
We ♥️ our teen volunteers who bring so much energy to their visits here.

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Shout out to every neighbor who showed up and shared their time to help other neighbors get through a financial crisis and rebuild stability.
#volunteers #thankyou #DoGoodCLT #fightpoverty #NationalVolunteerWeek

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Crisis Assistance Ministry is excited to announce that local Charlotte leaders are coming together to help YOU double your impact this Spring.  Thanks to the generosity of Howard and Julie Levine - Howard R. Levine Foundation; Anna & Ed McMahan; and Kasey & Stuart Proffitt every contribution (up to $500K) will be matched now through May 31.
Will YOU rise to the challenge with a gift to help provide more individuals and families meet their basic needs, develop the tools to overcome financial adversity, and chart a path beyond the crisis toward financial security?

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