While Habitat Charlotte Region focuses on affordable homeownership, we recognize there are many other needs within our community. This page connects you with trusted organizations across the Charlotte region that specialize in essential services like workforce development, credit counseling, housing assistance, food access, medical care, and more. Whether you’re working toward future eligibility for our homebuyer program or navigating more immediate needs, these resources are here to support your next step.

Workforce Development Resources

Charlotte Works

Services Offered:

Provides job search workshops and job search assistance as well as information on funding for employment training programs.

Address: 8601 McAlpine Park Dr., Ste.110, Charlotte NC 28211

Phone: 980-201-3256

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Urban League of Central Carolinas

Services Offered:

Provides a variety of FREE job training and educational programs to assist the unemployed or underemployed find gainful employment. Classes include:

  • HVAC training
  • Medical Coding
  • Technology & Business Empowerment Skills

Address: 740 West Fifth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Phone: 704-373-2256

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Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions

Services Offered:

Provides access to services which help with job search including: a resource center, Internet capable computers with job assistance software, fax machines, copy machines, phones, printed resource information, job listings, and resume writing service.
Access to various programs such as TAA, Veterans Employment Services. TAA – Federal program which provides assistance to workers who lose their jobs as a result of increased imports. Veterans Employment Services – provides to employers and veterans assistance such as the placement of veterans; veteran re-employment rights; and employment counseling for veterans. Can also access useful job search resources and the NC Job Bank online.

Main Office Address: 8601 McAlpine Park Drive, Ste 110, Charlotte, NC 28211

Phone: 704-566-2870 / Fax: 704-566-2857

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Financial Stability Services Ada Jenkins Center

Services Offered:

Career Counseling, Job readiness, job placement, life skills, and job skills training, money management, credit counseling for North Charlotte and Iredell county residents ONLY.

Address: 212 Gamble Street, Davidson, NC 28036

Phone: 704-896-0471

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Center for Employment Services / Grace Mar Services

Services Offered:

Connects individuals looking for work to employers looking for candidates. Also provides job seeking skill workshops and financial Services (understanding your credit and how to buy a house).

Address: 615 East Sixth Street Ste. #116, Charlotte, NC 28202

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Goodwill Industries Development Center

Services Offered:

Goodwill offers both training programs and personalized services to aid in your job search. Job Services include: resume-writing assistance, skills assessment, career counseling, access to computers and high-speed internet, help with interviewing skills and placement services.

Address: 5301 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208

Phone: 704-372-3434

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Credit Counseling Resources

Commonwealth Charlotte

Services Offered:

Provides financial counseling for families seeking to improve their financial health.

Address: 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte NC 28208

Phone: 980-636-1262

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Charlotte Area Fund

Services Offered:

Provides wrap around support including credit counseling that eliminates barriers to affordable housing.

Address: 3816 Latrobe Drive Ste 101 Charlotte NC28211

Phone: 704-372-3010

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Asset Building Programs Ada Jenkins Center

Services Offered:

Asset building workshops, homeownership education and counseling, post-purchase counseling, free foreclosure prevention

Address: 212 Gamble Street, Davidson, NC 28036

Phone: 704-896-0471

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Dream Key Partners

Services Offered:

Provides financial education and counseling as the first step in your homebuying journey.

Address: 4601 Charlotte Park Drive Suite 350 Charlotte NC 28217

Phone: 704-342-0933

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Community Resources

Habitat Charlotte Region does not provide emergency assistance or services. Below are resources available by County.

Mecklenburg County (Charlotte)

Food Assistance
Nourish Up, formerly Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays

Services Offered:

Provides a week’s worth of groceries through a network of emergency food pantries.

Phone: (704) 523-4333

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Roof Above, formerly Urban Ministry Center/Men's Shelter of Charlotte

Services Offered:

Offers emergency shelter, daily lunch, showers, laundry, and other basic services.

Address: 945 N College Street, Charlotte, NC 28206

Phone: (704) 347-0278

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The Harvest Center of Charlotte

Services Offered:

Serves hot meals and provides transitional housing programs.

Address: 5415 Airport Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208

Phone: (704) 335-1616

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Shelter & Housing
Crisis Assistance Ministry

Services Offered:

Offers emergency financial assistance, including rent and utility payments.

Address: 500-A Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206

Phone: (704) 371-3000

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The Relatives Youth Crisis Center

Services Offered:

Provides emergency shelter for youth aged 7–17.

Address: 1100 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Phone: (704) 377-0602

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YWCA Central Carolinas

Services Offered:

Offers transitional housing and support services for homeless women.

Address: 3420 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209

Phone: (704) 525-5770

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Clothing Assistance
Crisis Assistance Ministry

Services Offered:

Provides donated clothing, shoes, and household items.

Address: 500-A Spratt Street, Charlotte, NC 28206

Phone: (704) 371-3000

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Dress for Success Charlotte

Services Offered:

Offers professional attire for women entering the workforce.

Address: 500 Clanton Road A, Charlotte, NC 28217

Phone: (704) 525-7706

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Project 658

Services Offered:

Provides clothing, blankets, and assistance in finding jobs.

Address: 3646 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205

Phone: (704) 733-9934

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Medical Assistance
Charlotte Community Health Clinic

Services Offered:

Offers primary healthcare services to low-income and uninsured residents.

Address: 8401 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28262

Phone: (704) 316-6561

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NC MedAssist

Services Offered:

Provides free prescription medications to qualifying individuals.

Address: 4428 Taggart Creek Rd #101, Charlotte, NC 28208

Phone: (704) 536-1790

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Care Ring

Services Offered:

Offers affordable medical care, including a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients.

Address: 1514 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28206

Phone: (704) 375-0172

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Gaston County

Food Assistance
Gastonia Street Ministry

Services Offered:

Provides free supper on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Address: 416 West Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052

Phone: (704) 605-3173 (text only)

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Greater Gaston Baptist Association

Services Offered:

Offers food, clothing, and household items on a limited basis Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00am – 11:30 am.

Address: 1607 Rankin Lake Road, Gastonia, NC 28052

Phone: (704) 867-7257

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City Set on a Hill

Services Offered:

Provides meals, fellowship, showers, and laundry services.

Address: 1299 W. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052

Phone: (704) 750-1763

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Shelter & Housing
Gaston County Cold Weather Shelter

Services Offered:

Emergency shelter operated when temperatures dip below 32°F.

Address: First United Methodist Church of Gastonia, 190 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054

Phone: (704) 869-7387

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Salvation Army of Gaston County

Services Offered:

Provides shelter and various assistance programs.

Address: 107 S. Broad Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

Phone: (704) 867-6145

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Displaced Roses

Services Offered:

Offers showers, laundry, ID replacements, and assistance with applications for various services Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Address: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 805 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

Phone: (704) 266-0893

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Clothing Assistance
Greater Gaston Baptist Association

Services Offered:

Provides clothing on a limited basis Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00am – 11:30 am.

Address: 1607 Rankin Lake Road, Gastonia, NC 28052

Phone: (704) 867-7257

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Salvation Army of Gaston County

Services Offered:

Offers clothing assistance.

Address: 107 S. Broad Street, Gastonia, NC 28052

Phone: (704) 867-6145

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Medical Assistance
Caromont Regional Medical Center

Services Offered:

Provides emergency care and various medical services.

Address: 2525 Court Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054

Phone: (704) 834-2000

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North Carolina Rehab Centers

Services Offered:

Search engine to locate substance abuse and mental health rehabilitation centers near you.

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Iredell County

Food Assistance
Fifth Street Ministries

Services Offered:

Serves hot meals daily at 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM; distributes food boxes via DoorDash on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Address: 1421 Fifth Street, Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: (704) 872-4045

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Iredell Christian Ministries

Services Offered:

Provides food distribution Monday through Friday.

Address: 752 Old Salisbury Rd, Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: (704) 924-6700

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Landmark Church of God

Services Offered:

Distributes food on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Address: 2200 East Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28625

Phone: (704) 873-9701

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Shelter & Housing
Fifth Street Ministries Shelter

Services Offered:

Emergency shelter, domestic violence services, and case management.

Address: 1421 Fifth St, Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: (704) 872-4045

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My Sister's House with Fifth Street Ministries

Services Offered:

Domestic violence shelter

Address: 1421 Fifth St, Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: (704) 872-3403 (24/7 hotline)

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Clothing Assistance
Iredell Christian Ministries

Services Offered:

Clothing and household items.

Address: 752 Old Salisbury Rd, Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: (704) 924-6700

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FeedNC

Services Offered:

Clothing assistance as available.

Address: 2456 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117

Phone: (704) 660-9010

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Medical Assistance
Iredell Health System

Services Offered:

Hospital and urgent care.

Address: 557 Brookdale Dr, Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: (704) 873-5661

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HealthReach Community Clinic

Services Offered:

Free care for uninsured adults.

Address: 400 E Statesville Ave, Ste. 300, Mooresville, NC 28115

Phone: (704) 663-1992

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