Most days, the lobby at Crisis Assistance Ministry is a study in urgency and hope. Neighbors arrive with disconnection notices, eviction papers, and the kind of questions that keep people awake at night: Will the lights stay on? Where will we sleep next month? Staff do their best to offer calm in the middle of […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Impact Through Our Digital Yearbook Crisis Assistance Ministry is celebrating 50 years of service to the Charlotte community, and at the heart of that story are the volunteers who have made the work possible. Honoring the Volunteers Behind the Mission For five decades, volunteers have shown up with compassion, consistency, and […]
Volunteers provide dignity and hope to neighbors in need.
October was a remarkable month at Crisis Assistance Ministry, showcasing the genuine compassion and commitment of groups from the education sector. From elementary schools to special education academies and youth missions, these devoted volunteers demonstrated the immense impact that students and educators have when they step up to serve their Mecklenburg community. Interestingly, this theme […]
When we first told Julia’s story, almost a decade ago now, she was emerging from life-altering tragedy and grateful to have found help and hope at Crisis Assistance Ministry. With your support, her utilities were restored, she was connected to one-on-one coaching for longer term housing stability, and later found her voice as a Customer […]
With some of the largest companies in America headquartered in the Charlotte Region, it is no surprise that local businesses enhance Crisis Assistance Ministry’s ability to serve Mecklenburg County. From thousands of volunteer hours to clothing and household good donations to sizeable financial gifts, Charlotte companies provide critical support to Crisis Assistance Ministry operations. Over […]
September was truly a remarkable month, overflowing with compassion, hard work, and the exceptional spirit of giving right here in our community! Crisis Assistance Ministry is dedicating this space to recognizing the corporate and community volunteer groups who committed their time and effort to making a real, tangible difference for our neighbors facing financial crisis. […]
Every uniform tells a story. That tiny pair of navy blue pants? Donated by a family whose youngest just started middle school. The stack of red polos? Shipped from a kind stranger through our Amazon Wish List. Each item has a journey—and at Crisis Assistance Ministry, it’s our job to make sure those journeys end […]
