Crisis Assistance Ministry

Patricia has been through so many trials and tribulations in her just-under-50-year lifespan.

Medical emergencies are something none of us think about. Until something happens. That's when you stepped in to help Annie keep her lights on and her water running . . .

Little Myla (with those beautiful eyes) isn't even a year old and already you have taught her the power of community . . .

Melissa's father was the sole breadwinner, working seven days a week to keep food on the table and a roof over their head. Then everything changed . . . >>

Like many women her age, Ruth gets by through a careful balancing act that stretches her social security as far as it can go. Until something unexpected happens . . .

Billy, a tree climber with 16 years of experience doing tree work, has been out of work for several months now. As winter set in...

Robert and his wife are working to provide for their three children, but summer means new expenses and less income . . .

Maria took what she thought might be her last shower for a long time before coming to Crisis Assistance Ministry for help . . .

After a fire devastated his home and his savings, Frederick and his grandson plowed through the maze of paperwork which living in a low budget motel room. When repairs were finally finished, one obstacle remained . . .

Latest Crisis Assistance Ministry News

Electrolux donates air conditioners

In response to community need, Electrolux donated 900 Frigidaire room air conditioners, valued at nearly $220,000, for distribution to Mecklenburg County families by referral only.

Window air conditioning units needed

Crisis Assistance Ministry in Charlotte typically provides up to 300 air conditioning units every year for people in need. But this summer's high temps have led to a shortage of available units.

One area where Charlotte should rank dead last

Charlotte's eviction rate is almost twice similar cities including Raleigh, Atlanta, and Nashville. Crisis Assistance Ministry CEO Carol Hardison weighed in with a Special to The Charlotte Observer.

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