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Crisis Assistance Ministry

Charlotte, NC

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Customer Stories

September 10, 2019

Small Miracles Lead to Big Impact

Kim is a portrait of resilience and persistence. After a medical emergency and a job layoff left her and her children at risk of eviction, she turned to Crisis Assistance Ministry for help. Thanks to community support, she found a way forward and few “small miracles” along the way.

Filed Under: Advocacy, Customer Stories Tagged With: Customer, Customer Advocate, Economic Mobility, Financial Assistance

August 7, 2019

William Has Good News Thanks to You

William had it all – a happy family, a wonderful place to live, and a great job. All of that changed quickly and unexpectedly. With your help, his story on the upswing and he wouldn’t be smiling without your support.

Filed Under: Agency News, Campaign, Customer Stories Tagged With: #CLTStaysHome, #NonEventGala, CharlotteisCreative, Grow Hope, Non-Event Gala

July 22, 2019

Surviving the Heat With Your Help

Disabled by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, Richard is fighting to keep his family afloat in the midst of yet another crisis. When his family’s old HVAC unit failed just as temps began to rise, you stepped in with life-saving assistance.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Air Conditioning, Electrolux, Energy Assistance, Utility Assistance

June 27, 2019

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.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Electricity, Utility Assistance

Mother and son shop for jeans in the Free Store

June 26, 2019

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.

Filed Under: Agency News, Customer Stories Tagged With: Bruce Irons Camp Fund, Communities in Schools, Community Partners, Gwynn Valley, Partnerships, Summer Camp, Summer Needs, Wayfinders

June 14, 2019

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.

Filed Under: Customer Stories, Donor Stories, Volunteer Stories Tagged With: Donor Stories, Edith Highsmith, Financial Assistance, Volunteer

Father and son stop to show off a green hoodie that's just right during their shopping trip in the Free Store.

June 13, 2019

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.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Bruce Irons Camp Fund, Camp, Free Store, Wayfinder

June 8, 2019

Finding a Voice and a Way Forward, with Your Help

For over twenty years, Sheila worked at the same fast food restaurant, making salads for little more than minimum wage. After all that time, she earned just a dollar an hour more than the day she started. When a cut in her hours brought her to Crisis Assistance Ministry seeking assistance, her path began to change.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Customer, Customer Advocates, Economic Mobility, Empowerment, Utilities

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