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Charlotte NC area Salvation Army assistance programs.

Salvation Army programs in Charlotte as well as around Mecklenburg County will provide assistance based on the needs of the local community and available resources. There is a free food pantry, substance abuse support, and even free Christmas toys or school supplies. Or get referrals to pay rent or electric bill assistance as well as free gas vouchers for a job. Find how to get help from the Mecklenburg County Salvation Army.

Other support may be offered too, such as case management, a low cost thrift store and more. When funding allows there may be referrals to emergency financial help as the Salvation Army in Charlotte does not provide cash funds on its own.

Case management and housing stability in Mecklenburg County

A Children and Women’s Homeless Shelter from the Salvation Army in Mecklenburg County is known as Center of Hope. It provides daily stability to the people who are staying there. In addition, the program and may be able to allow people to get help and assistance so they can be on their way to finding a permanent way out of homelessness. As the goal is to help the family find a place to live in the Mecklenburg County.

The Center of Hope is the city of Charlotte’s only 24/7 year-round emergency shelter. The Christian, faith based charity provides comfort to hundreds of children and females per year. In some cases the emergency housing may be full, and in those cases vouchers for a motel room may be an option in the area, and locate Salvation Army emergency hotel vouchers.

Salvation Army free holiday, school, and seasonal assistance

Christmas assistance programs have been run by the Charlotte North Carolina Salvation Army since the early 1900s! Generally thousands of children and low income families receive help from the Angel tree and other holiday programs. The programs can provide food, meals, free Christmas gifts to kids, and more. Much of this is in partnership with a local food pantry in Charlotte NC that also gives out groceries and supplies.

 

 

 

The Salvation Army Christmas center serves families in both Mecklenburg and Union counties. Many of the applicants are single moms and dads, or families with an unemployed parent. While most applicants are working hard to simply try to provide for their family, they may have gone through a difficult period or financial crisis. Some of the primary beneficiaries may also be children who live with caregivers, grandparents, or relatives. Many people seeking holiday aid are unemployed parents or those with little or no income who are just struggling to stay financially afloat.

While a focus is on children, the Salvation Army will also register senior citizens and elderly who are desperately stretching every penny they have to just pay the bills or get the medications they need. The Charlotte Salvation Army tries to bring the real spirit and joy of Christmas to struggling and challenged families through a variety of assistance programs. The organization and the help they provide at the holidays is often the first call for families or individuals in need of assistance.

Angel Tree provides thousands of children in need with new clothing, toys and books. This program usually opens for enrollment in October. In November, these “Angels” may either be selected at several locations throughout Charlotte and the county or online.

Silver Bells is focused on the elderly and senior citizens who are age 60 and older in Mecklenburg County. It can provide them with needed goods such as new clothing, toiletries, shoes, and other household or personal items that a fixed income cannot provide.

Each day children from all backgrounds all over Charlotte step off the school bus and walk in to a Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs. These clubs offer many services, but one of the main ones is they provide a SAFE place after school for children in low-income communities. The students and kids who go there can get help with their homework, play games, read, and do arts and crafts. There are multiple Clubs across Mecklenburg and Union Counties, and the cost of membership is minimal  for the school year. Summer camp programs are also available. More information can be found at www.bgccharlotte.org.

The Salvation Army and their professionally trained disaster relief personnel (and other volunteers) are on call throughout Mecklenburg County. The Disaster Relief Service is even available across the entire state of the Carolinas. They will support people should an emergency or disaster occur. They provide free food and water, shelter, and clothing for those who need it as well as spiritual comfort.

 

 

 

Main Charlotte area as well as Mecklenburg County Salvation Army centers

To learn more about these Salvation Army program (note financial aid is not directly given), visit www.salvationarmycharlotte.org or call 704-334-4731.

Referrals from the Salvation Army

When it comes to financial help for bills, referrals only may be given. There is no direct funding from the Salvation Army. But when a struggling Mecklenburg County residents needs help, they may learn about local Crisis assistance programs. Only referrals to other local agencies are given for the resources below.

These services can help people make ends meet and obtain basic needs. Assistance is available in many communities around Mecklenburg County, as well as North and South Carolina. The Salvation Army can help the client find where to go for limited amounts of financial or material assistance.

  • Funds for utility bills, including electricity and water. Some reconnection deposits may be paid out too.
  • Housing can include help with paying mortgage/rent payments. This is not common though, but the Salvation Army has referrals to eviction help in North Carolina.
  • Vouchers to help the low-income and uninsured with prescription medications.
  • Material goods include food for families or clothing.
  • Salvation Army case managers help families, including immigrants and minorities, find places to apply at for government benefits too, including food stamps or low income housing.
  • Free vouchers for gas to get to a job or tokens for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS).

Centers that partner with the Salvation Army across Charlotte and the state will have different application and enrollment standards. Case workers will review your income, ensure you have ID, social security card, and ensure you are facing a true crisis and have no other options. Your local office will have more information, and can provide details and schedule an appointment.

 

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