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Crisis Assistance Ministry

Charlotte, NC

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Furniture Bank

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

January 23, 2020

Kelvin Glee Honored With Shirley Henry Volunteer Award

Shirley Henry Outstanding Volunteer award recipient Kelvin Glee is known for his positive attitude as he serves every Saturday at the Crisis Assistance Ministry Furniture & Appliance Store.

Filed Under: Volunteer Stories Tagged With: Donations, Furniture Bank, Service, shirley henry, Volunteer

November 12, 2019

A Home For Edna

It’s been a while since Edna had the luxury of lingering over a cup of coffee. Over the past four years, she has crashed with friends, lived in her car, and most recently, lived at the Salvation Army Women & Children’s Shelter. That all changed thanks to your support and Edna’s hard work overcoming chronic homelessness.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Chronic Homelessness, Customer, Financial Assistance, Furniture Bank, Homelessness, Housing First, Volunteers, Wells Fargo

June 11, 2019

BB&T Lighthouse Project Fills Critical Needs

Now in its 10th year, the BB&T Lighthouse Project is a company-wide community service effort that engages thousands of associates to address critical community needs. In 2019, BB&T associates completed nearly 1,200 community service projects including more than 84,000 volunteer hours. Over the years, many BB&T teams have served at Crisis Assistance Ministry during their […]

Filed Under: Volunteer Stories Tagged With: BB&T, BB&T Lighthouse Project, Corporate, Free Store, Furniture Bank, Furniture Build, Volunteers

Smiling Octavia

June 5, 2019

Octavia and Her Family Are Cool Again With Your Help

Octavia prayed she would find a way to cool her home again after a landlord failed to repair the only window unit in her 3-bedroom home.
Despite working five days a week to support herself and her two children, she didn’t have enough cash left after bills to do anything about it on her own. To top it off, the crushing heat made it harder to manage her recent Lupus diagnosis. Then, during one of the hottest weeks of the summer, the community answered her prayers.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Air Conditioning, Appliances, Customer, Electrolux, Furniture Bank, WSOC TV

April 16, 2019

For Abigail, A Place To Reclaim Her Purpose

A survivor who proudly proclaims her identity as a “person with a purpose,” Abigail arrived at Crisis Assistance Ministry in the coldest part of winter. Thanks to you, Abigail finally has a place to reclaim her purpose: not just to receive, but to give.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Customer, Economic Mobility, Financial Assistance, Freedom House Church, Furniture Bank, Housing First, Relocation Assistance, Utilities, Volunteers

A woman seeking financial assistance sits across the desk from a caseworker during an interview for assistance.

April 16, 2019

You Offered Mandy Hope in a Moment of Need

No amount of financial or material assistance can replace her mother. But Mandy is grateful for the generosity of people like you who stepped in to lift her up during her darkest time.

Filed Under: Customer Stories Tagged With: Customer, Electric, Financial Assistance, Furniture Bank, Referrals, Utilities, Water

April 9, 2019

Nancy Sipe and Chris Watson Embody Mission and Ethic of Service

“I believe we are all here to help each other.” – Nancy Sipe

The words of volunteer Nancy Sipe sum up the motivation behind the thousands of volunteers who give time and energy to help our community through Crisis Assistance Ministry.

Filed Under: Volunteer Stories Tagged With: Ada Jenkins, Chris Watson, Furniture Bank, Nancy Sipe, North Mecklenburg, shirley henry, Volunteers

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We can't wait for next month's LIVE MUSIC tribute benefitting families served here. Rock Star Randy Franklin has put together a great show at @theeveningmuse featuring @kennyroby of @6stringdrag and other local musicians in a tribute to the craft of songwriting. This show has been known to sell out, so you'll want to grab your tickets soon. (Use the Quick Link in our bio)

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Crisis Assistance Ministry will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Typical hours resume on Tuesday, July 5. 😎

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Happy New Year! 🎉
Our staff celebrated the beginning of a new fiscal year with smiles and a few popsicles this afternoon. Every one of them counts it an honor to serve our neighbors here.
Thanks for helping us continue serving families in financial crisis throughout the year 😎

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Pssst . . . we've got plenty of room for group and individual #volunteers this summer (and even this fall). These great folks from @wellsfargo helped prepare donated clothing for Free Store shoppers yesterday. Meanwhile, individual volunteers helped get customers connected to emergency financial assistance. You can find the perfect opportunity for you OR your teens by visiting our VOLUNTEER tab on our website. (link in bio)

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This volunteer team from @CareRingNC's Nurse Family Partnership brought a burst of energy Friday as they inspected and hung clothes in the warehouse and then helped stock the Free Store. We had a hard time keeping up with them, but with their help the store is now stocked and ready for up to 60 Mecklenburg County families per day to shop free-of-charge thanks to the generosity of our community. And the store looks fabulous, thanks to awesome #volunteers!

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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 @wayfindersnc. Mom Amber is focused on the basics, but then a new summer companion catches Haley's eye. Join her on her shopping trip at the link in bio: Meet Haley's New Friend

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The ONE Charlotte Health Alliance mobile unit will be back onsite Wednesday AND Thursday this week. Wednesday (9 am to 4 pm) will focus on Free HIV Testing, and Thursday (10 am to 3 pm) will include a variety of health screenings.
No appointment is necessary.

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Crisis Assistance Ministry is closed today to observe Juneteenth. But the question remains: while Juneteenth commemorates the arrival of legal emancipation for formerly enslaved people, when will we loose the chains of economic disparity and move our community toward a place of equity? Read more in today's blog at the link in our bio.

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Crisis Assistance Ministry will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022, in observance of Juneteenth. Typical business hours will resume on Tuesday, June 21.

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