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Poverty: The Newest “Dirty” Word
Poverty isn’t a permanent place that someone lives in; in fact, most people flow in and out of living in poverty throughout their lives. Living paycheck to paycheck is relatively normal today. Therefore, missing a paycheck due to sickness or another issue could cause a surge in the direction of poverty and hinder the ability to pay rent on time or buy groceries for your family.
Deloitte Celebrates Impact Day With Gift of Time
During Deloitte’s 20th Impact Day, nearly 25,000 professionals in 80 cities volunteered with 1,000 projects. At Crisis Assistance Ministry, teams served lunch to waiting customers and more.
This Great-Grandfather Is Cooking Again With Your Help
At nearly 82 years old, Frank has many stories to tell. “I’m going to hit 100,” he says. “I’m a fighter from the word go.” But, when he hit a wall financially, he turned to the community for help.
Partnership Fuels Summer Adventures
Wayfinders NC, formerly known as Bruce Irons Camp Fund, provides year-round enrichment and summer camp experiences for local students. A visit to the Free Store makes those adventures possible for families already struggling to make ends meet.
A Playlist for Volunteering
Behind the scenes at Crisis Assistance Ministry, it’s anything but quiet. Especially in our Free Store production area, making sure our shelves are stocked with over one million items each year generates a lot of noise. Fortunately for our volunteers, this noise includes a carefully-curated playlist from our production team. Check out some of their […]
Edith Knows the Power of A Little Help
Edith and her husband came to Crisis Assistance Ministry over 20 years ago when they were facing homelessness. Recently, she returned to the agency to give back financially and volunteer in the Free Store.
Summer Possible for Father and Son
Father-son duo Noel and Aidan are looking forward to Aidan’s overnight camp trip thanks to Wayfinders as they bring their long camp shopping list to the Free Store. It’s the perfect solution to a Dad’s summer wish for his son.
