Crisis Assistance Ministry

Charlotte, NC

Smiling family with children in school uniforms wearing backpacks in a frame promoting Shop for Good week

You Can Shop for Good

A new school year is on the horizon, and over 40 public schools in Mecklenburg County require uniforms for students. For some families, having the right combination of colors, in the right sizes, after a summer of extra costs can be daunting. You can easily help out by visiting Crisis Assistance Ministry’s Wish List to point. click. and ship.

Phillip Miller holds a bright new coat with Raukell Robinson holding new shoes for CMS students.

Partnership Provides for Community Needs

On a cold February afternoon, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) staff from 29 schools are streaming into the McCrorey YMCA armed with lists of student names and sizes—looking for just the right coats and shoes for students attending schools where they serve.