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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.
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.
Possibilities for Families Like Sierra’s
Imagine what it feels like for a mom to wonder if her children will have a place to call home tomorrow.
Picture a father’s unimaginably difficult choices when the rent is due, the power bill is lagging, and children need clothes to start school.
For too many in our community, these scenarios are all too real.
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Poverty’s Role in Shaping Education
Education and poverty are intertwined, much like the “chicken and egg” dilemma. Investigating how the quality and accessibility of education can either reinforce or break the ongoing cycles of poverty underscores the critical role that education plays in either trapping individuals in poverty or providing them with the tools to escape it. This perspective is crucial in understanding the real-world implications of these cycles and the potential power of education as a transformative force.
How Can A School Uniform Improve Housing Stability?
Families across Charlotte are scrambling to prepare their children for school as summer winds down. Over 40 schools in Charlotte require uniforms, largely those with high concentrations of poverty, which leaves many families struggling to find and afford quality uniforms for their children. You can help by contributing new and gently used items right now.
The Best Party You’ll Never Attend
Imagine the best party of the year is one you don’t even have to attend! Instead you get to go for a hike, read a book, or just hang with the family while helping a struggling neighbor stay in their home, keep their utilities flowing, and create a plan to rebuild their financial stability. IMAGINE the possibilities you can create this summer.
The Language of Service
The St. Matthews Baptist Church youth group traveled far to volunteer at Crisis Assistance Ministry. They donated clothes, assembled lunches, played with children, and even used their Spanish skills to connect with customers. Their dedication and positive attitude left a lasting impact on the community.
Community Impact Report
Our Community Impact Report details the difference made for families experiencing the financial gap in Charlotte-Mecklenburg in the most recent fiscal year.
Behind the Smiles: Celebrating Customer Service Volunteers
Customer service can be demanding, even in the nonprofit sector. But a handful of dedicated volunteers at Crisis Assistance Ministry find it to be a rewarding experience. Their passion for community justice and generosity fuels their work.
Charlotte’s Six-Figure Salary Requirement
Charlotte, North Carolina, has become a place where a comfortable life requires a six-figure salary, according to a recent study from SmartAsset. The study’s authors used a 50/30/20 model for their calculations, in which no more than 50% of a household’s income is allocated for essentials such as housing, transportation, and groceries, 30% for “fun” things such as hobbies and entertainment, and 20% for savings, investments, and paying off debt.