Crisis Assistance Ministry
Coverage of Crisis Assistance Ministry in the Nexus archive.
- North Carolina clergy say House Bill 437 criminalizes homelessness in North Carolina
North Carolina clergy oppose House Bill 437, which bans unauthorized camping on public property and creates new drug-related felonies near shelters, arguing it criminalizes homelessness without addressing its root causes. Governor Josh Stein vetoed the bill, but House Republicans plan to override the veto, despite concerns about funding and potential litigation against local governments.
- Monroe nonprofits face budget shortfall due to issue with city money
Nonprofits in Monroe face a budget shortfall after the city withheld funds typically allocated for community services. The city cited a policy cap issue, but council later raised the cap, leaving funding in limbo due to a conflict of interest involving Mayor pro tem Surluta Anthony. Crisis Assistance Ministry and Turning Point are among the impacted organizations, with risks to housing programs and services for vulnerable residents.