Crisis Assistance Ministry

Charlotte, NC

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Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds support projects and programs that meet families’ basic needs, help our neighbors pursue economic mobility, and engage the community in understanding the impact of poverty in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

In addition to individuals, group opportunities are available for youth and adults in corporate teams, social organizations, youth groups, faith communities, families, and even just a few friends celebrating a milestone.

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To be sure you've got the latest information, take a look at opportunities on our Volunteer Portal, create a volunteer account, and sign up to help foster housing stability for families in financial crisis.

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Volunteer Stories

A Conversation with Conor

At Crisis Assistance Ministry, hope takes many forms. It’s the warm smile of a volunteer, the guidance through a complex application process, and the support that helps families in Mecklenburg County, NC, weather financial storms. Recently, we sat down with Conor, a Benefits Access Volunteer at Crisis Assistance Ministry, to learn more about what motivates […]

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Winter Volunteers Warm Hearts

Countless groups and individuals took the opportunity to get involved as 2025 got rolling. Throughout the cold months, volunteers inspected, organized, and distributed new and gently used items, ensuring our neighbors faced both the winter chill and the warmer, almost spring-like days with dignity and support. Elliot Davis Elliot Davis came through with 32 volunteers […]

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A Winter’s Warm Embrace

With Charlotte waking up to frost clinging to windshields, dew clinging to grass, and a hint of snow dusting the sidewalks for the first time in years, last week was a stark reminder that some of our neighbors struggle to stay warm. Thankfully, December brought hundreds of volunteers who shared their time with Crisis Assistance […]

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Unleash the Power of Generosity

This year, we are thrilled to be part of another Giving Tuesday, powered by SHARE Charlotte. Giving Tuesday is a vital initiative to support our community’s most vulnerable members. Although we are seeking financial donations to provide essential resources like clothing, housing stability, and assistance, we’re more prominently calling on volunteers to join us.

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Allstate Helps Us Help Others

This month we were thrilled to welcome volunteers from Allstate to our volunteer army. Through its employee volunteer program, Allstate empowers individuals to make a positive impact on their communities.

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August Volunteers Embody the Spirit of International Day of Charity

This International Day of Charity is the perfect time to highlight the incredible power of giving back and the positive impact volunteers make on our community. So many volunteers came together this summer to make essentials available to families struggling with housing instability.

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