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Crisis Assistance Ministry warns of $40,000 federal funding loss; asks Indian Trail to champion eviction-prevention support
Summary
Scribe/Crisis Assistance Ministry told the council April 8 it faces the probable loss of roughly $40,000 in restricted federal housing funds in June and appealed for town, church and business partners to help maintain eviction-prevention services for dozens of local families.
Heather Gardner, executive director of Crisis Assistance Ministry (doing business in Union County), told the council April 8 that the nonprofit is facing a likely loss of about $40,000 in restricted federal housing funds that expire in June.
Gardner said the restricted funds supported eviction-prevention work that last year served about 80 households and many children. She described the current local housing pressure as severe: callers who are newborn to age 5 are among those most often at risk, she said, and staff are seeing working families with temporary income loss, unexpected vehicle repairs, medical bills or schedule changes that push them toward eviction.
What the ministry asked of the town
- The ministry requested partner support from businesses, churches and residents to fill a likely funding gap and avoid turning to emergency shelter options. - Gardner pointed to the ministry's online giving portal (crisisassistanceministry.org), a new downtown Monroe office, and regular fundraisers such as a dinner and other events. - She asked the town to help publicize needs and refer residents who may be eligible for assistance.
Council response and context
Councilmembers thanked Gardner and described recent local donations and partnerships. Councilmembers encouraged churches and civic groups to coordinate with the ministry and to bring fundraising and volunteer resources to match the nonprofit's expanded caseload.
Ending
The council did not commit town general funds at the meeting; members encouraged residents and churches to support the ministry and asked town communications staff to share information about the nonprofit's referral and donation channels.
