• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Crisis Assistance Ministry

Crisis Assistance Ministry

Charlotte, NC

  • Get Help
    • Emergency Financial Assistance
    • Free Store – Clothing & Essentials
    • Appliances
    • Financial Empowerment
  • Engagement
    • Agency Partners
    • Poverty Awareness & Education
    • Financial Security CLT
  • Impact
  • Volunteer
  • Blog
  • About
    • Contact Us | Hours
    • Board of Directors
    • Leadership Team
    • Financial Reports
    • Join Our Team
    • For the Media
  • Ways to Give
    • Make a Financial Donation
    • Donate Clothing & Household Goods
    • Donation Drives
    • Donate Via Amazon Wishlist
    • Donate a Car or Motor Vehicle
    • Donate Stock
    • Donor-Advised Funds
  • Donate Now

Customer Advocate

March 31, 2023

Overcoming Challenges, Reclaiming Purpose

After watching dementia slowly take her mother, battling her own depression, and ultimately retiring due to health difficulties, things got hard for Deborah. Loss of income and grief overtook her, and before long she was, in her own words, “sitting alone in the dark, with no lights, no food, and too much pride to ask anyone for help.”

That’s when the master’s prepared social worker found herself somewhere she never imagined: sitting across the desk from another social worker, seeking help to dig herself out. There, she remembers being met with kindness, concern, and hope.

Filed Under: Campaign, Customer Stories, Volunteer Stories Tagged With: #DoubleYourImpact, Board of Directors, Challenge2023, Customer Advocate, Deborah

July 15, 2021

Shavonna’s Next Chapter

Last year, Shavonna’s family struggled through chronic illness, furloughs, COVID-precautions, and more. But Shavonna’s story is bigger than that. She’s a survivor, a mother, a teacher, a caregiver. She’s someone who encouraged others to fulfill their potential while questioning her own. Until now.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Civic Engagement, Customer, Customer Advocate, Customer Advocates, Shavonna

Deborah stands to speak holding her notes in a decorated conference room.

April 13, 2020

I Am An Advocate

For Deborah, your support when she was at her lowest point was more than a lifeline. It was a life-changing gift that empowered her to reclaim her true self.

Filed Under: Advocacy, Campaign, Customer Stories Tagged With: #Challenge2020, #DoubleYourImpact, #MakeYourMatch, Customer, Customer Advocate, Deborah, Financial Assistance

March 24, 2020

Kim’s Current Situation

The last time Kim shared her story, she was in the midst of putting her life back together after a medical emergency and a job lay-off sent her family into a tailspin. We checked in with her for an update in the midst of our community’s current crisis.

Filed Under: Advocacy, Customer Stories Tagged With: COVID-19, Customer, Customer Advocate, Financial Assistance, Kim, Update

November 5, 2019

In Her Own Words: Julia’s Story

Last year, Julia shared her story of Thanksgiving after a visit to Crisis Assistance Ministry. Yet, hidden in that one brief moment were so many more moments of loss, resilience, and hope. This fall, Julia shared her journey with Crisis Assistance Ministry volunteers gathered for their annual recognition dinner. Here, in her own words, is her story.

Filed Under: Advocacy, Customer Stories Tagged With: Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Customer Advocate, Economic Mobility, Financial Assistance, Julia

September 10, 2019

Small Miracles Lead to Big Impact

Kim is a portrait of resilience and persistence. After a medical emergency and a job layoff left her and her children at risk of eviction, she turned to Crisis Assistance Ministry for help. Thanks to community support, she found a way forward and few “small miracles” along the way.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Customer, Customer Advocate, Economic Mobility, Financial Assistance

Primary Sidebar

Browse by Category

  • Advocacy
  • Agency News
  • Campaign
  • Customer Stories
  • Donor Stories
  • Special Interest
  • Uncategorized
  • Volunteer Stories

Recent Posts

  • Howard University student in the warehouse, smiling, wearing green contruction gloves, pushing a cart.Howard Students Trade Beaches for Breakthroughs in Charlotte
  • 18,198 Homes Stabilized. Thanks to You.
  • A Conversation with Conor
  • Celebrating Women’s History Month: Advancing Economic Justice
  • Housing Instability Deepens in Mecklenburg County

Search

Follow

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Footer

Crisis Assistance Ministry

Contact Us

  • (704) 371-3001
  • 500-A Spratt St.
    Charlotte, NC 28206
  • Tax ID:
    EIN 56-1416719
  • Send us a message
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

Newsletter

Stay up-to-date by subscribing to our newsletter.

Join Our Mailing List

Search Our Site

Recent Photos

crisisassistmin

Open
What a happy accident. @kwballantyne and @Southpark both signed up to spend #RedDay here and didn’t even know it! They had such a great time serving the community listening to great music and banding together to get the Free Store in tip-top shape. 
Keller Williams was so enthusiastic about helping community members overcome long-term financial instability for their families, they stayed an extra hour before their lunch and had another crew from Southpark serve at 1pm! 👏🏽

crisisassistmin

Open
You know how it is – life gets busy, but when something good comes along, you pay attention. Well, guess what? Myers Park United Methodist Church just jumped into our Challenge! 🙌 Their support, along with Christ Church, Covenant Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, and Myers Park Presbyterian Church is seriously boosting this thing we’re all making happen together.
 
Now, if you’ve been meaning to get involved but haven’t yet, or maybe you donated a while back? 🤔 Good news! This wave of generosity means your gifts will now be doubled through June 1st! Consider it a little nudge – a chance to double your dollars and make a real difference for folks right here in our community.

And hey, if you’re new to the party and looking for a way to actually see your money doing good? 🌱 This is it. Every donation until June 1st gets matched. Let’s not let this momentum fade – we hope to finish strong, like we always do. 💪 Head over to the usual place to make a direct donation.

crisisassistmin

Open
To the mothers who face the toughest battles and still rise to provide for their children: Your strength is our inspiration. ❤️ Meet Natasha, a mother of three who found support through Crisis Assistance Ministry and our Financial Empowerment program. Her journey of perseverance is a powerful reminder of a mother's unconditional love.

Happy Mother's Day to all the resilient mothers out there! Let's show them some love today. Double-tap if you agree! 👇

#HappyMothersDay #Resilience #MothersLove #FinancialEmpowerment #CrisisAssistanceMinistry #Inspiration #NeverGiveUp

crisisassistmin

Open
Just a little love going to Eastway Middle School! 🥰 Thanks to the community’s generous donations through our Partner Agency Shopping Service, we helped create 105 gift baskets for their amazing teachers’ appreciation event. Your donations provided the materials, directly showing the power of your giving in our community, especially for our educators.

crisisassistmin

Open
This is what it looks like when you leave it all on the field! 📢 What more can we say? @davidsonwildcat just showed what it means to play for something bigger than yourselves! They ran a full press on a month-long donation drive across their campus, and collected a truckload of items for neighbors who shop here, free of charge, for essentials. Shout-out to @c_kochera and the Davidson Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Let's take this energy and continue to champion our customers with the dignity they deserve! 💪 #CrisisAssisMin #DavidsonCollegeAthletics #GoCats #AthleticsDoneRight

crisisassistmin

Open
Imagine the excitement of finding your dream prom dress! 🥰 Thanks to an amazing collaboration between Crisis Assistance Ministry, #AtriumHealth, and other generous organizations, local teens received stunning prom dresses, jewelry, makeup, and even empowering workshops on safety and beauty! It was a day filled with excitement and confidence. Thank you to everyone who made these dreams a reality! #AtriumHealth #CharMeckSchools #CMS #PromSeason #SeniorProm #JuniorProm

crisisassistmin

Open
This week, we're showering our incredible educators with appreciation! 🎉 From classroom teachers to supportive parents, dedicated bus drivers, caring counselors, and everyone in between. Thank you for inspiring, guiding, and shaping the future. We "apple-solutely" value all you do! ❤️ #EducationAppreciation #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek

crisisassistmin

Open
Ever wonder about the name Conor? 🤔 Our amazing Benefits Access Volunteer, Conor (spelled the Irish way with one “N”!), shared his inspiring journey to Crisis Assistance Ministry and how he empowers our neighbors. But there’s extra magic when Conor invites you to join in a matching Challenge! Between now and May 15th, every donation is DOUBLED thanks to a 100% match! Imagine the impact! If you’re ready to make your generosity go twice as far? Click the link in bio or CC for details, and let’s rise to Conor’s challenge together! Time’s ticking – May 15th will be here before you know it! 😉 crisisassistance.org/donate/social/ (see stories to click directly)

crisisassistmin

Open
Happy International Dance Day!
Throwing it back (in more ways than one) to this holiday 2024 moment of joy featuring Crisis Assistance Ministry staff and community members who have overcome difficulties to create long-term financial stability for their families.

© 2025 · Crisis Assistance Ministry · Charlotte, NC · Privacy Policy · Site by Rabell Creative