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Crisis Assistance Ministry

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October 23, 2023

Steve’s Coats for Kids Keeps Neighbors Warm

It’s October and some mornings bus stop temperatures have already been in the 40s. For many parents, that means discovering that last year’s coat no longer fits their 2nd grader. You can join neighbors from across the region who will help kids stay warm through Steve’s Coats for Kids.

Filed Under: Agency News Tagged With: #Customer, #PreserveDignity, #stevescoatsforkids, Free Store, stevescoatsforkids, Warmth

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    Charlotte, NC 28206
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It's almost your last chance to show some love, Meck County.

For 50+ years, Crisis Assistance Ministry has been the go-to place when neighbors are facing tough times, and we’re not stopping anytime soon.

We help prevent homelessness by keeping families in their homes and showing up when it matters most.

Voting for Charlotte’s Best Nonprofit ends July 24 at 5 PM—don’t wait!

Vote now: Link in Bio

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America just turned 250, and our story is still unfinished.

Here in Charlotte, the skyline keeps growing, but 1 in 3 families struggles to afford basics like rent, lights, child care, and groceries. That’s tough to face, but it also means there’s room for us to change it.

When neighbors refuse to look away and choose generosity instead, survival can become stability.

👉 Tap to read the link in bio and see how you can help move our community closer to the American Dream for everyone.

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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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