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Crisis Assistance Ministry

Charlotte, NC

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Carol Hardison and Randy Franklin share a warm greeting as Franklin receives honors

September 13, 2019

Volunteers And Community Partners Honored

Crisis Assistance Ministry this week celebrated the contribution of volunteers in preventing homelessness and preserving dignity for struggling families in Mecklenburg County. In the most recent fiscal year, individual, family, group and corporate volunteers served over 47,000 hours. Honorees included Kelvin Glee, Randy Franklin, TIAA, and Legal Aid of North Carolina.

Filed Under: Agency News, Donor Stories, Volunteer Stories Tagged With: Carol Hardison, Irving Osuna, Jackie Cunningham, Kelvin Glee, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Mike Davis, Randy Franklin, TIAA, Volunteers

July 19, 2019

Meet our Non-Event Emcees – Matt and Tim

Matt and Tim are thrilled to be the emcees for the Non-Event Gala. Get a first taste at the fun to come and get inspired to stay home and grow hope.

Filed Under: Agency News, Campaign Tagged With: #CLTStaysHome, #NonEventGala, Carol Hardison, CharlotteisCreative, Grow Hope, Non-Event Gala

July 14, 2019

Grow Hope

Carol is planting seeds for the future by supporting our neighbors in need. Join her by staying home during our #NonEventGala. Instead of attending a gala, stay home and make a donation to make a difference.

Filed Under: Agency News, Campaign Tagged With: #CLTStaysHome, #NonEventGala, Carol Hardison, Grow Hope, Non-Event Gala

May 29, 2019

You Helped Exceed the 2019 Challenge – Thank You!

Thanks to donations made by generous supporters like you, Crisis Assistance Ministry not only met the 2019 Challenge set by Atrium Health, but also surpassed our goal. The money raised has already been put into action to prevent homelessness and preserve dignity for neighbors with limited financial resources.

Filed Under: Agency News, Campaign Tagged With: Atrium Health, Carol Hardison, Challenge Campaign, Gene Woods, Matching Gifts

April 9, 2019

What’s Your #WhyIGive?

You can change lives by joining Al, Andrea, Lea, Andrew, Carol and Dick with a gift that celebrates all the GOOD we can do together. It’s about extending a hand to moms, dads, sisters, brothers, children, veterans, seniors, and survivors who just need a little help to regain financial security.

Filed Under: Agency News, Donor Stories Tagged With: #WhyIGive, Atrium Health, Carol Hardison, Challenge Campaign, Day of Giving, Matching Gifts

Group of volunteers pose with a staff member at awards dinner.

April 9, 2019

It’s All Because of You . . .

Over the last five years alone, volunteers have given almost 250,000 hours here in support of people with urgent financial needs. It’s a gift that exceeds $1 million in value annually. During National Volunteer Week, and throughout the year, we are grateful for the many caring individuals and groups who perform one-quarter of the work here at Crisis Assistance Ministry!

Filed Under: Agency News, Volunteer Stories Tagged With: Carol Hardison, Chris Watson, DoGoodCLT, Nancy Sipe, national volunteer week, shirley henry, Volunteers

June 1, 2018

One Area Where Charlotte Should Rank Dead Last

You get home from work and are greeted with a padlock on your door. You panic. Where is your daughter who stays home alone after school? Where will you sleep tonight?

Filed Under: Advocacy, Agency News Tagged With: Advocacy, Carol Hardison, Charlotte Observer, Eviction

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An eviction filing does not just impact today. It can shape a family’s housing options for years.

In North Carolina, eviction filings can remain part of the public record indefinitely, even if the case is dismissed. That is a reality many people do not know until it is too late.

With 52,625 filings in Mecklenburg County in 2025, housing instability is affecting more families than ever, and the process moves quickly, often leaving little time to respond.

Our new blog series, "The Eviction Series: What Families Face, What Communities Can Do," begins by explaining how eviction works and why early action matters.

Understanding the process can make a difference. Read the first installment at the link in our bio.

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From caterpillar to butterfly 🦋

In her beautiful reflection on metamorphosis, our Materials Coordinator, Stacey, shares how the journey of a butterfly mirrors the story of Crisis Assistance Ministry. We started small, and over time, we’ve transformed into a larger, stronger agency that helps neighbors across Mecklenburg County live with dignity and stability.

Her butterfly display is a reminder that we are still growing and changing, grounded in fifty years of hard work, compassion, and community trust, and moving into our next chapter with strength and hope.

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We’re stepping into a new fiscal year grounded in our commitment to housing stability in Mecklenburg County.

To celebrate the growth, resilience, and impact we continue to build together, our team enjoyed a well-deserved sweet treat. Here’s to another year of standing alongside our community.

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Most single parents in Mecklenburg County are struggling to afford the basics, even while working.

The ALICE report looks at families who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed. That’s just a long way of saying “working people who still can’t keep up with the cost of living.”

Here’s the reality:

🤱65% of single moms with children

👨‍🍼58% of single dads with children
fall below the ALICE threshold, meaning they don’t earn enough to reliably cover essentials like rent, child care, food, and transportation.

Want to do something about it? Support local nonprofits like Crisis Assistance Ministry that help families stay housed and keep the lights on.

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Happy Independence Day! Tomorrow, we celebrate freedom in all its forms, including the freedom to pursue housing and financial stability! We cheer on all those working hard to build a secure future for themselves and their families. #FinancialFreedom #IndependenceDay

Crisis Assistance Ministry will be closed on Friday, July 3 - Saturday, July 4. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6, 2026.

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Last year, Mecklenburg County saw 52,000 eviction filings, compared to 28,000 in Wake County—about 85 percent MORE filings here at home.

Crisis Assistance Ministry steps in with emergency rent and utility assistance plus clothing and household essentials, so neighbors can stay housed with dignity. Want to be part of the solution? Give, volunteer, or share this post to help more families experience housing stability.

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Feeling like the problems are too big to fix?

“If you do a little something and then someone else does a little something … these accumulate. Maybe 15, 20 years from now we look back and go, it helped. It helped.”

Tap to watch the clip, then hit the link in bio to read Dr. Steven Rogelberg’s full story at Crisis Assistance Ministry. 💛

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From Kansas City to Charlotte, generosity knows no distance.

As part of @midanmarketing Founder’s Day celebration, an incredible team came together to assemble 150 hygiene kits for communities near and far—including right here at Crisis Assistance Ministry. We’re honored to have been hand-selected by one of their team members to receive a portion of these kits.

This is a reminder: you don’t have to be local to make a local impact. Thank you for supporting our mission and helping our neighbors in need.

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Cavity monsters do not take summer vacation.

School is out, camp is in, and kids are loading up on candy, popsicles, and sweet summer snacks. This week, our most needed Amazon Wishlist items are Crest Kid's Toothpaste and Colgate Kids Toothbrushes so children in families facing financial crisis can keep their smiles healthy all summer long.

You can shop our Amazon Wishlist and have these items shipped directly to Crisis Assistance Ministry.

Link in bio to give and help protect little smiles this summer.

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