Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break isn’t just a week off; it’s a week on, dedicated to impactful service across the nation. For the third consecutive year, the university’s commitment to community was vividly illustrated by their dedication to serving at Crisis Assistance Ministry. As reported by The Dig, Howard students collectively performed over 150,000 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This year, we are thrilled to be part of another Giving Tuesday, powered by SHARE Charlotte. Giving Tuesday is a vital initiative to support our community’s most vulnerable members. Although we are seeking financial donations to provide essential resources like clothing, housing stability, and assistance, we’re more prominently calling on volunteers to join us.
This month we were thrilled to welcome volunteers from Allstate to our volunteer army. Through its employee volunteer program, Allstate empowers individuals to make a positive impact on their communities.
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.
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.
