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Crisis Assistance Ministry

Crisis Assistance Ministry

Charlotte, NC

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August 4, 2022

Army Vet Finds Welcome Relief from Summer Heat

In the sweltering summer, George found welcome relief for he and his eight-year-old son with an air conditioner through Crisis Assistance Ministry and Electrolux.

Filed Under: Agency News, Customer Stories Tagged With: #Electrolux, #Frigidaire, #furniture & appliance store, #PreserveDignity, Customer

June 24, 2022

Haley’s New Friend

Rising fifth-grader Haley knows what she wants. Accompanied by her mother, she combs the aisles of Crisis Assistance Ministry’s Free Store looking to find just what she needs for her upcoming trip to camp.
An avid reader, Haley is among 150+ area scholars who will attend overnight camp this summer with the help of Wayfinders.

Filed Under: Agency News, Customer Stories Tagged With: #NonEvent2022, Donate Clothes, Gwynn Valley, Summer Camp, Wayfinders, WayfindersNC

Deborah stands to speak holding her notes in a decorated conference room.

May 20, 2022

Deborah: Growing Stronger As An Advocate

When we last looked in on Deborah, she was emerging from a time of crisis with a renewed sense of her purpose. Today, she’s thriving as a Customer Advocate sharing her story. And every time she does, she becomes a little bit stronger.

Filed Under: Advocacy, Customer Stories, Volunteer Stories Tagged With: Customer Advocates, Deborah, Poverty Simulations, Virtual Poverty SImulations, Volunteer

April 29, 2022

Sometimes You Need A Friend

You could be that friend to offer hope and help during a trying time. With your help, people like Mary find that support through Economic Mobility specialists like Crisis Assistance Ministry staffer Randee. Caring community members like you have the unique opportunity to offer help during the initial financial crisis and to extend hope through vital life-changing resources like the Economic Mobility program. All with a gift before our Challenge comes to a close at midnight on April 30.

Filed Under: Agency News, Campaign, Customer Stories Tagged With: #challenge2022, #DoubleYourImpact, #MakeYourMatch, #PreserveDignity, #PreventHomelessness, Customer, Economic Mobility, Financial Assistance

April 13, 2022

You and Lucy Are Lifelines

Meet Lucy the loyal 16-year-old black lab. Pet lovers know the importance of a furry best friend. Lucy has provided Tammy with a lot of love and support over the years. Tammy and Lucy moved to Charlotte to support her sister with her first pregnancy. She got a job as an assistant manager but soon […]

Filed Under: Agency News, Campaign, Customer Stories Tagged With: #challenge2022, #DoubleYourImpact, #MakeYourMatch, #PreserveDignity, #PreventHomelessness, Customer, Economic Mobility, Financial Assistance

March 30, 2022

A Phone Call Changed Her Life

Her reality changed in an instant when she got the call that she was furloughed. Betsy was at a loss for what to do next but she needed to be strong for her three children ages 10, 14, and 16, and her elderly mother.

Filed Under: Agency News, Campaign, Customer Stories Tagged With: #challenge2022, #DoubleYourImpact, #MakeYourMatch, #PreserveDignity, #PreventHomelessness, Customer, Economic Mobility, Financial Assistance

March 7, 2022

Facing Challenges Together

Life can change in the blink of an eye. One fateful day six years ago, Mary was hit head-on by a drunk driver. The aftermath of the crash left her with chronic pain and a mountain of medical bills. This new reality forced Mary to leave the workforce and apply for disability. With children at home and bills piling up, the disability check just wasn’t enough to help cover her basic needs.

Filed Under: Campaign, Customer Stories Tagged With: #challenge2022, #DoubleYourImpact, #MakeYourMatch, #PreserveDignity, #PreventHomelessness, Customer

December 23, 2021

Who Are You Helping?

Ever wonder who comes to this agency for assistance? Some of our caseworkers give insight about the people who are blessed by your gifts.

Filed Under: Agency News, Campaign, Customer Stories Tagged With: #giftofhome, #holiday2021, #HomeForTheHolidays, #PreserveDignity, #PreventHomelessness, Financial Assistance, holiday giving

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    Charlotte, NC 28206
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It's the little things! We're so grateful to #volunteers who sift through donations, inspect and hang them, sort them into sizes and genders and adult vs. children and so much more. Did you know that volunteers as young as 11 can help out onsite with adult supervision and 16-year-olds  can volunteer on their own?
Many volunteer roles are urgently needed to help provide for the basic needs of our neighbors while preserving dignity for struggling families. Check out the volunteer tab on our website to find your spot!

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While getting out of town is great, you shouldn’t knock the staycation. You can have good old summer fun right in your own backyard. Here are today's ideas for summer fun that keeps you close to, or at, home. (Bonus: these adventures won’t break the bank so you’ll have a little left to help more families #savehome with a gift by August 31.) 
1. Watch the fireflies.
2. Visit one of Charlotte-Mecklenburg's splash parks, or run through a sprinkler.
3. Clean your closet (we promise this is fun). Bring gently used uniforms to Crisis Assistance Ministry, and we will add them to our Free Store.

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With a few precious weeks of summer left, it’s time to get out there and HAVE FUN!

This week, we're sharing a whole list of inexpensive summer adventures close to home—some even in your own backyard. 
Bonus: they won’t break the bank, you’ll have a little left to #savehome for more families during #CLTSavesHome, our Non-Event fundraiser, by August 31.  Tag us @crisisassistmin or hashtag us at #CLTsavehome and let us know what you're doing! 

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With a few precious weeks of summer left, it’s time to get out there and celebrate summer with this list of inexpensive summer adventures close to home—some even in your own backyard. 
Bonus: since they won’t break the bank, you’ll have a little left to #savehome for more families during #CLTSavesHome, our Non-Event fundraiser, by August 31. (You can get to the list through our bio) Tag us @crisisassistmin or hashtag us at #CLTsavehome and let us know what you're doing!

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With a new school year quickly approaching, many families in @charmeckschools could use help getting their youngsters ready for the classroom with uniforms in the right size and  right color, especially after a summer of extra costs. There are several ways for you to help your neighbors and community members - with time to spare before school starts. Visit the link in the profile for ideas.

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You do not want to miss Saturday's benefit concert featuring @kennyroby of @6stringdrag, Randy Franklin & the Sardines, and more local musicians in a Tribute to the Art of Song benefiting families served here at @CrisisAssistMin! Grab your tickets now using the Quick Link in our Bio.

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It feels like #LOVEWEEK flies by each year! Join us in giving huge thanks to these #volunteers from @elevationoutreach for their joyful energy this week. Teams from @elevationchurch helped inspect and prepare donated clothes for our free-of-charge store and provided refreshments for our customers. What a way to pour LOVE over Charlotte's nonprofits and the people we serve!

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Happy National Interns Day! We've had the privilege of hosting three amazing college-age interns this summer.  Eleanor and Will helped launch Benefits Access for customers awaiting assistance, while also pitching in with volunteer coordination.  Katelyn (& her whiteboard) planned communications for our School Uniform drive that kicked off last week. All three are heading back to college shortly and we are going to miss their smiling faces and willing spirits. Watch for their individual blogs about their summer over the next few weeks!

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HUGE thanks to our friends at @metrotech.automotive and @Loweshomeimprovement for sponsoring our 2022 NonEvent: #CLTSavesHome! 
You can join them by making a gift to help #savehome for other families in Charlotte-Mecklenburg without interrupting your summer. (link in bio)

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