When we first told Julia’s story, almost a decade ago now, she was emerging from life-altering tragedy and grateful to have found help and hope at Crisis Assistance Ministry. With your support, her utilities were restored, she was connected to one-on-one coaching for longer term housing stability, and later found her voice as a Customer […]
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 […]
Every day in Mecklenburg County, families face unexpected crises – a job loss, a medical emergency, or a sudden rent increase – that threaten to upend their stability. When that happens, no one should have to face those challenges alone. That belief drives Crisis Assistance Ministry’s Partner Agency Network, a collaboration of organizations working together to ensure help arrives […]
Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15, is a time to honor the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and history that Hispanic and Latino* communities bring to the United States. This gives us an opportunity to reflect on the contributions and challenges faced by Hispanic communities across the country, including […]
September was truly a remarkable month, overflowing with compassion, hard work, and the exceptional spirit of giving right here in our community! Crisis Assistance Ministry is dedicating this space to recognizing the corporate and community volunteer groups who committed their time and effort to making a real, tangible difference for our neighbors facing financial crisis. […]
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 […]
September 15, 2025 marked the inaugural National Clothing Insecurity Day. While you have likely heard of housing, food, and financial insecurity, have you heard of clothing insecurity? Probably not. This often-hidden insecurity is when someone lacks access to clean, properly fitting, and appropriate clothing. Millions of American families struggle with this challenge, and it is […]
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 […]
