Prior to the holidays, I had heard of Charlotte Rescue Mission, but didn't really know exactly what they did or who they assisted. But I read up on them when I found out about their Christmas dinner (see my previous post here), and I really think it's a great organization that has urgent needs that you don't typically think of when picking up items to donate.Charlotte Rescue Mission is a faith-based organization that supports homeless or about-to-be homeless men and women kick their addictions to drugs and/or alcohol and rebuild their lives. They provide substance abuse counseling, help them with other health issues, work with clients and their families to help repair their relationships, and help clients find jobs and get back on their feet. They run Rebound, their program for men; Dove's Nest, their program for women; and a men's halfway house to give greater support to their clients transitioning out of the program. They claim 75% of their clients remain clean and sober after one year, which is pretty impressive to me.
CRM has a very long list of needs, but considering all they do, it's not surprising. To see all their urgent needs, click here. You can often find OTC medicines for next to nothing or even for free at Walgreens, CVS and Target. I will post these deals in the future with a reminder to pass them on to Charlotte Rescue Mission. Take a look at the list and you'll see there are lots of ways you can give!
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