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April 3, 2025

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 […]

Filed Under: Agency News Tagged With: 2024, annual report, Community Impact, Housing, Housing Stability, Outcomes, Stabilizing Families

February 20, 2025

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 […]

Filed Under: Agency News Tagged With: Annie Moyer, Brian Boone, Dr. Janice Walker, Elizabeth “Liz” Escobar-Fernandes, Janette Kinard, Raj Merchant

January 15, 2025

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.

Filed Under: Advocacy, Agency News Tagged With: #fightpoverty, Community, Levine Museum, Levine Museum of the New South, MLK, MLK Day, MLK Day 2024

January 13, 2025

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 […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, Agency News, Uncategorized Tagged With: Giving Tuesday, Greater Charlotte Apartment Association, ShareCharlotte, Volunteer

January 4, 2025

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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October 22, 2024

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. 

Filed Under: Agency News Tagged With: Coats, Free Store, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Relief, Relief4NC, Western NC, Winter Gear Collection, WSOC-TV

August Volunteers

September 5, 2024

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.

Filed Under: Agency News, Volunteer Stories Tagged With: #PreserveDignity, CROSS Mission, Elevation Church, Mecklenburg Community Church, Red Ventures, Second Harvest Food Bank, St. John's Episcopal Church, Volunteers

August 22, 2024

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.

Filed Under: Agency News, Volunteer Stories Tagged With: Community Service, Student Service, Teen Volunteerism, Teens, Volunteers

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What a happy accident. @kwballantyne and @Southpark both signed up to spend #RedDay here and didn’t even know it! They had such a great time serving the community listening to great music and banding together to get the Free Store in tip-top shape. 
Keller Williams was so enthusiastic about helping community members overcome long-term financial instability for their families, they stayed an extra hour before their lunch and had another crew from Southpark serve at 1pm! 👏🏽

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You know how it is – life gets busy, but when something good comes along, you pay attention. Well, guess what? Myers Park United Methodist Church just jumped into our Challenge! 🙌 Their support, along with Christ Church, Covenant Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, and Myers Park Presbyterian Church is seriously boosting this thing we’re all making happen together.
 
Now, if you’ve been meaning to get involved but haven’t yet, or maybe you donated a while back? 🤔 Good news! This wave of generosity means your gifts will now be doubled through June 1st! Consider it a little nudge – a chance to double your dollars and make a real difference for folks right here in our community.

And hey, if you’re new to the party and looking for a way to actually see your money doing good? 🌱 This is it. Every donation until June 1st gets matched. Let’s not let this momentum fade – we hope to finish strong, like we always do. 💪 Head over to the usual place to make a direct donation.

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To the mothers who face the toughest battles and still rise to provide for their children: Your strength is our inspiration. ❤️ Meet Natasha, a mother of three who found support through Crisis Assistance Ministry and our Financial Empowerment program. Her journey of perseverance is a powerful reminder of a mother's unconditional love.

Happy Mother's Day to all the resilient mothers out there! Let's show them some love today. Double-tap if you agree! 👇

#HappyMothersDay #Resilience #MothersLove #FinancialEmpowerment #CrisisAssistanceMinistry #Inspiration #NeverGiveUp

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Just a little love going to Eastway Middle School! 🥰 Thanks to the community’s generous donations through our Partner Agency Shopping Service, we helped create 105 gift baskets for their amazing teachers’ appreciation event. Your donations provided the materials, directly showing the power of your giving in our community, especially for our educators.

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This is what it looks like when you leave it all on the field! 📢 What more can we say? @davidsonwildcat just showed what it means to play for something bigger than yourselves! They ran a full press on a month-long donation drive across their campus, and collected a truckload of items for neighbors who shop here, free of charge, for essentials. Shout-out to @c_kochera and the Davidson Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Let's take this energy and continue to champion our customers with the dignity they deserve! 💪 #CrisisAssisMin #DavidsonCollegeAthletics #GoCats #AthleticsDoneRight

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Imagine the excitement of finding your dream prom dress! 🥰 Thanks to an amazing collaboration between Crisis Assistance Ministry, #AtriumHealth, and other generous organizations, local teens received stunning prom dresses, jewelry, makeup, and even empowering workshops on safety and beauty! It was a day filled with excitement and confidence. Thank you to everyone who made these dreams a reality! #AtriumHealth #CharMeckSchools #CMS #PromSeason #SeniorProm #JuniorProm

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This week, we're showering our incredible educators with appreciation! 🎉 From classroom teachers to supportive parents, dedicated bus drivers, caring counselors, and everyone in between. Thank you for inspiring, guiding, and shaping the future. We "apple-solutely" value all you do! ❤️ #EducationAppreciation #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek

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Ever wonder about the name Conor? 🤔 Our amazing Benefits Access Volunteer, Conor (spelled the Irish way with one “N”!), shared his inspiring journey to Crisis Assistance Ministry and how he empowers our neighbors. But there’s extra magic when Conor invites you to join in a matching Challenge! Between now and May 15th, every donation is DOUBLED thanks to a 100% match! Imagine the impact! If you’re ready to make your generosity go twice as far? Click the link in bio or CC for details, and let’s rise to Conor’s challenge together! Time’s ticking – May 15th will be here before you know it! 😉 crisisassistance.org/donate/social/ (see stories to click directly)

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Happy International Dance Day!
Throwing it back (in more ways than one) to this holiday 2024 moment of joy featuring Crisis Assistance Ministry staff and community members who have overcome difficulties to create long-term financial stability for their families.

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