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Crisis Assistance Ministry

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March 30, 2020

We All Depend Upon Each Other

Due to health and financial issues, Tangejula was already at risk when the coronavirus appeared. Thanks to help from people like you she has something to be grateful for right now.

Filed Under: Agency News, Campaign, Customer Stories Tagged With: #Challenge2020, #DoubleYourImpact, #MakeYourMatch

March 24, 2020

Kim’s Current Situation

The last time Kim shared her story, she was in the midst of putting her life back together after a medical emergency and a job lay-off sent her family into a tailspin. We checked in with her for an update in the midst of our community’s current crisis.

Filed Under: Advocacy, Customer Stories Tagged With: COVID-19, Customer, Customer Advocate, Financial Assistance, Kim, Update

Myron stands in front of Crisis Assistance Ministry sign

March 9, 2020

Restoring Dignity for Myron

After years of forgoing hot water and heat as he struggled to make ends meet, Myron finally sought help to restore his utilities as he fights kidney disease. You restored more than just his utilities that day.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Customer, Gas, Health, Heat, Myron, Utility Assistance, Utility Bills

February 24, 2020

Worried Grandma Finds Perfect Fit

A grandmother’s love is a fierce combination of worry and tenacity. Thanks to you and Steve’s Coats for Kids, Betty has two less worries after a devastating stroke put her family into financial crisis.

Filed Under: Agency News, Customer Stories Tagged With: #stevescoatsforkids, Betty, Customer, Free Store, WSOC TV

January 27, 2020

Restoring Home For Lakisha And Her Family

Working mother Lakisha is grateful to the community partnerships and volunteer labor who helped restore and furnish her family home after a devastating roof collapse.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Elevation Church, Furniture, Furniture Bank, Partnerships, Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte

December 18, 2019

A Little Bit of Help, Hope, and Home

When little Myla wasn’t even a year old, she learned about the warmth of community — thanks to life-changing assistance just when it was needed most.

Filed Under: Agency News, Campaign, Customer Stories Tagged With: #holiday2019, Coats, Customer, Financial Assistance, Holiday, Utility Assistance

December 11, 2019

When Working Hard Isn’t Quite Enough

Schawniekaw has worked three jobs sometimes to keep a roof over her family’s head. Still, it’s not enough. With the threat of eviction looming over her head, she turned to the community for help.

Filed Under: Agency News, Campaign, Customer Stories Tagged With: #holiday2019, Customer, Economic Mobility, Financial Assistance, Holiday, Rent

December 4, 2019

Finding “Good” In A Moment of Need

As a single mother of two, Courtney works full-time, drives ride share, and sells plasma to make ends meet. for herself and her two children. But, sometimes that’s not enough.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Customer, Electric, Financial Assistance, FMLA, Utility Assistance, Utility Bills

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