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 […]
At Crisis Assistance Ministry, hope takes many forms. It’s the warm smile of a volunteer, the guidance through a complex application process, and the support that helps families in Mecklenburg County, NC, weather financial storms. Recently, we sat down with Conor, a Benefits Access Volunteer at Crisis Assistance Ministry, to learn more about what motivates […]
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 […]
The newly released 2024 State of Housing Instability and Homelessness (SoHIH) report paints a stark picture of the deepening housing crisis in Mecklenburg County, underscoring the urgent need for intervention and support. The report, produced by Mecklenburg County Community Support Services, reveals alarming trends in cost burden, evictions, and homelessness, and warrants immediate action from policymakers, community organizations, and individuals.
Countless groups and individuals took the opportunity to get involved as 2025 got rolling. Throughout the cold months, volunteers inspected, organized, and distributed new and gently used items, ensuring our neighbors faced both the winter chill and the warmer, almost spring-like days with dignity and support. Elliot Davis Elliot Davis came through with 32 volunteers […]
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 […]
With Charlotte waking up to frost clinging to windshields, dew clinging to grass, and a hint of snow dusting the sidewalks for the first time in years, last week was a stark reminder that some of our neighbors struggle to stay warm. Thankfully, December brought hundreds of volunteers who shared their time with Crisis Assistance […]
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.
