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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.

08/11/2026

Now is the perfect time to help a local family prepare for the school year ahead.

Uniform prices are on sale, and your donation can help a Mecklenburg County student start school ready to learn while giving their family one less expense to manage.

Shop our Back-to-School Uniform Wishlist today. https://ow.ly/n16e50ZxPk2

08/07/2026

Looking back at a standout moment from our 2025 summer internship program, when interns visited Roof Above to see partnership in action.

Their experience offered a behind-the-scenes look at the very fabric of nonprofit partnership and how deeply connected our community response truly is. From learning alongside partner organizations to seeing collaboration in action, our interns gained a greater understanding of how nonprofits work together to support neighbors in meaningful ways.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to help shape the next generation of leaders who understand that strong communities are built through connection, partnership, and shared purpose.

08/06/2026

Big news: Matt Sharp, our Chief Housing Stability Officer, has joined the board of Ascend Nonprofit Solutions! Ascend Nonprofit Solutions

Our latest blog shares how this role reflects Matt’s commitment to strengthening the Charlotte-Mecklenburg nonprofit community through leadership, collaboration, and shared services. It’s a great example of how one leader’s experience can help build capacity across the entire sector.

Read the full blog to learn more about Matt’s new board role and why it matters. https://ow.ly/Zjfu50ZvWwn

08/05/2026

Our drive-thru donation drop-off just got a major upgrade!

Now, you can scan the QR code, answer a few quick questions, and have your donation receipt sent straight to your email. It’s fast, simple, and designed to make giving even easier.

Have you used this feature yet? We’d love to hear from our community material goods donors — what has your experience been like? Share your feedback in the comments, or tag us in your story and let us know what you think.

Your donations help local families stay safe, connected, and hopeful. We couldn’t do this work without you. 💚

08/04/2026

Hard work alone is often not enough to create stability. As students head back to school, many parents are facing an added burden: uniforms, school supplies, and other classroom needs on top of the everyday expenses they already struggle to cover.

Crisis Assistance Ministry helps bridge that gap for families who are doing everything they can but still falling short. Your support helps parents keep up with essential costs and gives children the tools they need to start the school year prepared. https://ow.ly/KMt250ZvW2b

08/03/2026

It’s been almost a year since Elevation Church donated these durable shopping carts, and our Free Store shoppers are still benefiting from them every day! We’re so thankful for partnerships that keep serving our neighbors in such a practical and lasting way. 🛒💛Elevation Outreach!

07/31/2026

This summer, a group of student interns stepped into Crisis Assistance Ministry ready to learn, listen, and help their neighbors stay housed in a rapidly growing city.

Rohan, one of our Bank of America Student Leaders® interns, shared why this work matters to him:

“I was really looking to find a way to make an impact on my community… when I found this opportunity that supports nonprofits, I thought to myself that I should take this opportunity and run with it.”

From exploring housing instability to supporting our customer advocates and AI projects, these Student Leaders are seeing firsthand how small changes can make a big difference for families in Mecklenburg County.

We’re deeply grateful to Bank of America for partnering with our agency through the Student Leaders® program and connecting passionate young people to mission-driven work right here in our community. https://ow.ly/YIKW50ZtFcm

07/30/2026

1,000 snacks = 1,000 reasons to say thank you.

hosted a special event to assemble 1,000 snack packs for neighbors in need. Families visiting Crisis Assistance Ministry received many of these packs, and 100 were paired with turkey sandwiches and delivered to neighbors at who were impacted by recent water damage to their facility.

Thank you, Wells Fargo, for showing up in such a big way for our community. 💛

07/29/2026

School starts in less than 30 days!

Families across Mecklenburg County are already making tough choices. One mom recently missed her Duke Energy bill in June after an overnight hospital stay; now she’s focused on getting her rising 8th grader ready for the first day of school. At Crisis Assistance Ministry, she can shop our Free Store, free of charge, for school uniforms so she can catch up on bills without sacrificing what her child needs for class.

You can help restock our shelves with uniforms in multiple sizes. When you purchase items from our Back-to-School Amazon Gift List or donate new uniforms directly, you’re making sure parents don’t have to choose between keeping the lights on and sending their children to school prepared.

Every polo, pair of pants, skirt, and jumper you give is one more student who can walk into school with confidence. https://ow.ly/j4s950Zn2H8

Address

500 Spratt Street, Ste A
Charlotte, NC
28206

Website

http://www.crisisassistance.org/

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