Crisis Assistance Ministry

 Crisis Assistance Ministry is designed to prevent homelessness before it happens. If you're about to be evicted, they can provide

almost immediate short-term financial assistance to keep you in your apartment. While they are providing that assistance, they also provide you with a case manager to help you create a plan to get you back on your feet.

Start by going to their office at 500-A Spratt Street. It's open from 10a ~ 4p Monday to Friday. Since they are providing real money, you'll need to bring a number of documents with you. 

Here's a list:

• Picture ID of the person applying for financial assistance.
• Social Security documentation for all household members: Social Security (SS) card, documentation from the SS Administration, W2 form from an employer, paystub with a complete SS number, or W7 if applicable. If you are not registered with the SS Administration, you must provide some form of ID.
• Proof of household income over the past 30 days for all residents including earned and unearned income. Include all paystubs received by any household members during this period. If anyone receives unemployment, SSI, SSA, VA benefits, retirement pension, child support, disability payments, or income from any other source, you must provide verification of that income.
• Past due utility bills or disconnection notices in the name of an adult who resides at that address, if applying for utility assistance.
• Notice of an upcoming court date, court papers from a court date that has passed, or late notice from your landlord, if applying for rental assistance.
• Rental lease to verify your residence if you are seeking rent assistance.

Please print or copy documents that show complete name, mailing address, dates, and amounts. We cannot guarantee the return of original documents. Any missing items will require follow-up before your request can be considered.

Their phone # is 704-371-3001

How the process works once you come to their office...