Information for families in crisis. Action for everyone who wants to help What To Know About Evictions in North Carolina Crisis Assistance Ministry’s vision is to inspire our community to justice and generosity as we provide help, hope, and understanding to people struggling with limited financial resources. Housing instability increasingly affects low-income neighbors, who live […]
“Without stable shelter, everything else falls apart.” — Matthew Desmond A stable home shapes daily life in ways that are easy to overlook until that stability is threatened. It holds routines in place, keeps parents connected to work, gives children more consistency, and makes it easier for families to recover from a setback. For many families […]
Crisis Assistance Ministry sits at the corner of Statesville Avenue and Graham Street, just outside of uptown Charlotte — and at the edge of a great many people’s lives. Consider Mandy and Shawn. They have never met. But not long ago, they both found themselves in the very same place: waiting anxiously in the lobby of Crisis Assistance […]
At Crisis Assistance Ministry, the mission is rooted in housing stability and combating poverty, ensuring neighbors find help, hope, and understanding. As we serve our community, it’s impossible to ignore a critical truth: the LGBTQ+ community faces a disproportionately higher risk of homelessness, a crisis deeply interwoven with persistent economic disparities. For many, the journey […]
The newly released 2024 State of Housing Instability and Homelessness (SoHIH) report paints a stark picture of the deepening housing crisis in Mecklenburg County, underscoring the urgent need for intervention and support. The report, produced by Mecklenburg County Community Support Services, reveals alarming trends in cost burden, evictions, and homelessness, and warrants immediate action from policymakers, community organizations, and individuals.
It all began a few years ago when Elle Tatlow was just 8 years old. Elle and mom were sitting at a stoplight here in Charlotte and Elle saw people out in the cold during the winter months.
Moving to a new city can be overwhelming. But it can also be exciting with endless opportunities to explore and learn about your new surroundings. That’s where Crisis Assistance Ministry met Sheniqua McGinnis a native of Harlem, New York while relocating to Charlotte, NC. Her experience with Crisis Assistance Ministry showed her the positive impact the agency has in the lives of Charlotte’s families, and she knew she wanted to help give back to her neighbors with similar needs.
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