Welcome to the Crisis Assistance Ministry Family
We can't wait to get to know you, and you can use these resources to get to know us.
Mission and Vision
The mission of Crisis Assistance Ministry is to provide assistance and advocacy for people in financial crisis, helping them move toward self-sufficiency.
Our vision is to inspire our community to justice and generosity as we provide help, hope, and understanding to people struggling with limited financial resources.
Meet Robert
After 23 years of working a stable job, he found himself with an injury that required costly surgeries and long recovery times. Because he couldn't work, he was furloughed.
But even then, his partner was able to sustain their home while he recovered and healed. It was not until his partner also experienced medical emergencies that they could no longer fill the gap.
Robert was driving for rideshare companies as much as he could, but they were still blowing through their savings and could not afford the rent. Even with a partial payment, their landlord threatened eviction.
When he came to Crisis Assistance Ministry, your support helped to complete the payment they needed and stopped eviction in its tracks. Robert, his partner, and their cat were kept safely and stably housed - thanks to you.
The Services You Support
Emergency Assistance
Your support provides direct support to neighbors with rent and utility emergencies by providing a payment sent directly to their landlord or utility company.
Basic Needs
Your gift supports the Free Store, which offers clothing, shoes, and household essentials free-of-charge.
Financial Empowerment
Your generosity provides the opportunity for Mecklenburg County families to take part in our financial empowerment program, which teaches and empowers neighbors to rebuild financial stability while introducing pathways to economic opportunity.
Watch this video to learn more about the history of Crisis Assistance Ministry!
Looking for other ways to get involved?
Volunteers are part of the life-blood of Crisis Assistance Ministry connecting the community to support a mission of stable housing. Review open opportunities now!