Crisis Assistance Ministry

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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.

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.

Most of us do not picture “almost evicted” when we think of a dad with a full-time job and four kids. But that was Eddie Minter’s reality, juggling overdrafts and past due notices to keep a roof overhead.

Through our Financial Empowerment program, Eddie sat down month after month with his specialist, faced hard truths, and rebuilt his budget from the ground up. Today, he has savings, a plan, and a new mindset: “Be intentional.”

During the 2026 Challenge, every dollar given to Crisis Assistance Ministry is matched, up to $ 1 million. That means your gift can help twice as many neighbors access Financial Empowerment and other services that move families from crisis to long-term stability.

Give today and double your impact for families like Eddie’s:

When Mandy’s mother became ill and passed away only a few months later, the loss was emotional and financial at the very same time. Suddenly she was alone in a home that was too big, too expensive, and in serious need of repair. Without her mother’s income, her disability check could not keep up with the mortgage, student loan payments, and rising utility costs in a house without central heat.

By the time Mandy reached out to Crisis Assistance Ministry, both her electricity and water were scheduled for disconnection. Here, she found emergency help to keep her utilities on and referrals to repair her heating system and access low cost dental care. Those steps did more than pay bills. They made her home safer and more affordable and reminded her that she was not carrying this season alone. Read more:

Crisis Assistance Ministry will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

If you’re using the long weekend to declutter, consider “re-homing” your new and gently used items by donating them to our Free Store. Your donations help nearly 120 households each day shop free-of-charge for essentials they need to stay stable and move forward. https://ow.ly/jBaA50Z1HwU