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Crisis Assistance Ministry

Charlotte, NC

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August 27, 2019

Lemonade Stand Makes a Splash

Siblings Hannah, Kelsey, and Nicholas decided they wanted to make a difference and give back to the community. While Mom and Dad put together a yard sale, they sold lemonade and homemade cookies, with the proceeds benefiting families seeking help at Crisis Assistance Ministry.

Filed Under: Donor Stories Tagged With: Donor Stories, Giving Back, Lemonade stand

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

June 11, 2019

Walmart Works to Strengthen Community Through Collaboration, Philanthropy

Of the more than 1 million items that pass through the Free Store each year, a good number are new items donated by Walmart, thanks to a longstanding partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank. Recently, Walmart made a generous $20,000 donation to Crisis Assistance Ministry to support families struggling to meet life’s basic needs.

Filed Under: Agency News, Donor Stories Tagged With: Economic Mobility, Free Store, Second Harvest Food Bank, Walmart

April 9, 2019

What’s Your #WhyIGive?

You can change lives by joining Al, Andrea, Lea, Andrew, Carol and Dick with a gift that celebrates all the GOOD we can do together. It’s about extending a hand to moms, dads, sisters, brothers, children, veterans, seniors, and survivors who just need a little help to regain financial security.

Filed Under: Agency News, Donor Stories Tagged With: #WhyIGive, Atrium Health, Carol Hardison, Challenge Campaign, Day of Giving, Matching Gifts

February 26, 2019

Chuck Barger Applies Retail Experience to Store Merchandising

Chuck Barger is a long time friend of Crisis Assistance Ministry and the families served here. When it came time to retire from his daily role at Common Market, he found a new way to use his retail skills, stocking Crisis Assistance Ministry’s Free Store with donated items for individuals and families who shop here free-of-charge.

Filed Under: Donor Stories, Volunteer Stories Tagged With: Chuck Barger, Common Market, Free Store, Volunteer of the Month, Volunteers

Happy 11 yo poses in Free Store wearing Trinity Episcopal School sweatshirt.

February 21, 2019

Middle Schooler Inspires Heartfelt Family Giving

If you could change one thing to make the world a better place what would you do?
Eleven-year-old Webb would “try to house all of the homeless people”. Just a middle schooler, he is already aware of Charlotte’s problems with housing instability and homelessness.

Filed Under: Donor Stories Tagged With: Family, Free Store, Trinity Episcopal School, Volunteer, Youth

January 14, 2019

jane hixson: “Showing Love is the Best Thing We Can Do…”

jane hixson wants Charlotte to be known for being a loving and giving community. Speaking about her neighbors who are experiencing financial crisis she says, “If we do not help them, it says a great deal about each one of us.” For decades, jane has demonstrated generosity of time and spirit and her support for Crisis Assistance Ministry has meant that struggling neighbors have received urgent assistance with life’s most basic needs.

Filed Under: Donor Stories Tagged With: Community, Donor Stories, Fundraising, Loved Ones Luncheon

January 8, 2019

Jim Middleswarth: “Just a Regular Guy” with an Extraordinary Heart

Every month, accountant Jim Middleswarth dutifully pays his power, water, and gas bills. That’s not too surprising. But what he does next might be. Not too long after he joined one of the big firms right out of college, James was transferred from Philadelphia to Charlotte in the 1970s. Eventually, he ventured out into his own practice where he continues to serve individuals and small businesses.

Filed Under: Donor Stories Tagged With: Donor Stories, Gift, Utilities

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