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January 13, 2021

What We’re Reading in 2021: Our Top Ten Picks for the New Year

Following a year that exposed so much racial inequity ingrained in the bedrock of our society, we are focused on understanding and finding ways to dismantle structural racism.

Filed Under: Advocacy, Special Interest Tagged With: Antiracist, book recommendations, Caste, crisis assistance, Feminist, justice, Tightrope, white fragility

January 7, 2021

Paul Horner Continues to #KeepCharlotteWarm

Paul Horner decided to once again bring warmth to Charlotte. Together with his wife and brother, Charlotte Youth Soccer Club, and Smallcakes Utopia, the group was able to collect over 900 winter items.

Filed Under: Donor Stories Tagged With: cmpd, crisis assistance, donation drive, keep charlotte warm, paul horner

May 20, 2020

Ethiopia is Optimistic Thanks to You

Ethiopia had a good job at the airport; in fact, she had just been hired permanently after months of working through a temp agency. Eighteen days later, she was laid off due to COVID-19.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: COVID-19, crisis assistance, Crisis Assistance Ministry

September 18, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Cultures and Contributions

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! This annual celebration of the cultures and contributions of Americans who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, runs from September 15 through October 15.

Filed Under: Advocacy Tagged With: crisis assistance, Crisis Assistance Ministry, hispanic heritage

August 21, 2019

National Senior Citizens Day: The Future is Silver

It’s National Senior Citizens Day, a fitting time to reflect on the outlook for aging in America. About 5% of the people served at Crisis Assistance Ministry are age 65 and over. Each has a unique story of a life filled with triumphs and challenges.

Filed Under: Advocacy Tagged With: Advocacy, crisis assistance, senior citizen, seniors

August 14, 2019

Oh, SNAP: Proposed Changes to Food Stamps

Imagine receiving a well-deserved raise at work, only to discover that it drives your struggling family further into financial distress.

Filed Under: Advocacy Tagged With: Advocacy, crisis assistance, food stamps, helping hand, snap, snap benefits

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