Crisis Assistance Ministry

Crisis Assistance Ministry Nonprofit stabilizes Mecklenburg Co families w/emergency rent, utilities, clothing, household goods to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Crisis Assistance Ministry provides emergency rent and utility assistance, clothing, household goods, furniture, beds, and appliances to struggling families and individuals. Applications for FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE are received Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Clothing and household goods are available to FREE STORE shoppers by appointment Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Furnitu

re, beds, and appliances are available at our FURNITURE & APPLIANCE STORE by Partner Agency referral only. OPEN TO DONORS of clothing and small household goods: Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. FURNITURE DONATIONS should be made Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.

Most of us never expect to be one eviction notice away from losing our home. Tanisha did everything right, worked hard, ...
06/09/2026

Most of us never expect to be one eviction notice away from losing our home. Tanisha did everything right, worked hard, budgeted carefully, and still found herself preparing to live in her car.

Because this community showed up, we were able to step in with emergency rent assistance and one‑on‑one financial coaching. Tanisha got current with her landlord, built a more sustainable plan, and now tells us, “The same way Crisis Assistance Ministry helped me, I am trying to help others.”

We are now just past the halfway point of our Match Challenge. Every dollar given is matched up to 1 million dollars, so your support helps twice as many neighbors like Tanisha stay safely housed.

Join us in keeping families stably housed: https://ow.ly/nF1k50Z6NmK

Two decades ago, Jennifer’s family squeezed into a tiny two-room apartment, counting every dollar to stay afloat. They s...
06/05/2026

Two decades ago, Jennifer’s family squeezed into a tiny two-room apartment, counting every dollar to stay afloat. They saved vacation money in an envelope, one small bill at a time, while stretching paychecks through job changes and a pandemic. Rent and utility assistance from Crisis Assistance Ministry kept them from falling all the way off the cliff.
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Four years ago, she bought her first house at fifty‑one — and she still remembers the day someone helped her stay housed long enough to get there. Curious how she went from almost losing housing to buying her first home at 51? Read the full story on our site. https://ow.ly/MNMX50YSA5L

In this chapter of our history, Crisis Assistance Ministry became an independent 501(c)(3), evolving from “not just a fa...
06/04/2026

In this chapter of our history, Crisis Assistance Ministry became an independent 501(c)(3), evolving from “not just a faith based organization, but a community based organization,” as Caroline Myers described it. Being named the lead agency for financial assistance across Mecklenburg County solidified our role as a trusted place where neighbors turn when a financial shock threatens their stability.

Care in a bag looks like this: tissues, lip balm, handwritten notes, hand sanitizer wipes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, ...
06/03/2026

Care in a bag looks like this: tissues, lip balm, handwritten notes, hand sanitizer wipes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, body wipes, and lotion. 💛

The Red Ventures IT team came together to assemble nearly 200 care kits filled with these essentials for our neighbors in crisis. For someone facing a financial emergency, a small bag of hygiene items can mean comfort, dignity, and a reminder that they are not alone.

Thank you, Red Ventures, for showing up for Mecklenburg County in such a thoughtful way. Want to do something similar with your coworkers, faith group, or friends? Reach out to our Volunteer team to plan your own care kit build and make a tangible difference. https://ow.ly/voRs50Z2GVl

06/02/2026

In our Match Challenge “arena,” four teammates from across the agency step in as fighters, each representing a different department that shows up when our neighbors are in crisis. The twist: there are no rivals here. We all work together so families can keep the lights on and a roof overhead.

Step into the arena with us and take the Challenge. Every gift is matched, dollar for dollar, so your support goes twice as far for neighbors facing financial hardship.

Step into the arena with us. Take the Challenge and double your impact: https://ow.ly/Eu6x50Z4QQ5

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

In November 1982, Mecklenburg County commissioners recommended that Crisis Assistance Ministry administer the county’s G...
05/29/2026

In November 1982, Mecklenburg County commissioners recommended that Crisis Assistance Ministry administer the county’s General Assistance funds. Becoming the lead agency for emergency financial assistance cemented our role as the place where neighbors turn when a financial crisis threatens their stability.

05/29/2026

The Yearbook Force is strong with this one. Tap the link to see how our volunteers and partners are changing lives across our community.

Just like Baby Yoda lifting this yearbook mockup, every act of service helps lift neighbors facing financial crisis, housing instability, and hardship.

This year’s volunteer yearbook is your behind-the-scenes look at the heart, hustle, and hope that power Crisis Assistance Ministry from corporate teams to student groups, to longtime individual volunteers.

Hit play, feel the Star Wars vibes, then dive into the digital yearbook to relive the moments that made this year truly out of this world. https://ow.ly/IeCo50Z4Oox

Sun, splash, snacks … and about 47 loads of laundry. 😅Summer fun is right around the corner, and our neighbors in need d...
05/28/2026

Sun, splash, snacks … and about 47 loads of laundry. 😅

Summer fun is right around the corner, and our neighbors in need deserve to enjoy it, just like everyone else. This week, our most needed Amazon Wishlist items are summer beach towels and laundry detergent – the simple things that make pool days, park days, and backyard adventures a little brighter (and a lot cleaner).

You can shop our Amazon Wishlist and have towels and detergent shipped directly to Crisis Assistance Ministry so families can enjoy the sunshine and still have clean, fresh clothes waiting at home.

Here’s the link to give: https://ow.ly/QKwO50YZyoX.

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500 Spratt Street, Ste A
Charlotte, NC
28206

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