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October 25, 2019

You Gave William Hope

“You gave me hope when I had none. And when you’re struggling like I am, hope means everything.” That’s how William describes his visit to Crisis Assistance Ministry while trying to get through the devastating impacts of renal disease, job loss, and a neglectful landlord.

Filed Under: Advocacy, Customer Stories Tagged With: Eviction, Financial Assistance, Health, Housing, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Utilities, William

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

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

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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