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Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds support projects and programs that meet families’ basic needs, help our neighbors pursue economic mobility, and engage the community in understanding the impact of poverty in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Caring community members, including youth, families, civic groups, corporations, and houses of faith are the key to preventing homelessness and preserving dignity for thousands of neighbors each month.

To learn more or register to volunteer, visit our volunteer portal.

Thank You to Our Wonderful Volunteers!

Volunteer Stories

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Legal Aid Partnership Addresses Critical Need

Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Homeless Prevention Project volunteers call it a labor of love. Since the project began in 2014, volunteers have faithfully taught more than 3,000 residents during one-hour classes at Crisis Assistance Ministry.

Cynthia Jordan inspects donated items at Crisis Assistance Ministry

Vanguard Crew Gives Back

Vanguard’s commitment to community brings teams of volunteers to Crisis Assistance Ministry consistently to help out with a variety of tasks. The group’s coordinator, Cynthia Jordan, has a personal connection to the agency’s mission.

Carol Hardison and Randy Franklin share a warm greeting as Franklin receives honors

Volunteers And Community Partners Honored

Crisis Assistance Ministry this week celebrated the contribution of volunteers in preventing homelessness and preserving dignity for struggling families in Mecklenburg County. In the most recent fiscal year, individual, family, group and corporate volunteers served over 47,000 hours. Honorees included Kelvin Glee, Randy Franklin, TIAA, and Legal Aid of North Carolina.