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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Project 658
Services Offered:
Provides clothing, blankets, and assistance in finding jobs.
Address: 3646 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: (704) 733-9934
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
NC MedAssist
Services Offered:
Provides free prescription medications to qualifying individuals.
Address: 4428 Taggart Creek Rd #101, Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone: (704) 536-1790
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Salvation Army of Gaston County
Services Offered:
Offers clothing assistance.
Address: 107 S. Broad Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: (704) 867-6145
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
North Carolina Rehab Centers
Services Offered:
Search engine to locate substance abuse and mental health rehabilitation centers near you.
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
Iredell Christian Ministries
Services Offered:
Provides food distribution Monday through Friday.
Address: 752 Old Salisbury Rd, Statesville, NC 28677
Phone: (704) 924-6700
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
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
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)
Clothing Assistance
Iredell Christian Ministries
Services Offered:
Clothing and household items.
Address: 752 Old Salisbury Rd, Statesville, NC 28677
Phone: (704) 924-6700
Medical Assistance
Iredell Health System
Services Offered:
Hospital and urgent care.
Address: 557 Brookdale Dr, Statesville, NC 28677
Phone: (704) 873-5661
HealthReach Community Clinic
Services Offered:
Free care for uninsured adults.
Address: 400 E Statesville Ave, Ste. 300, Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: (704) 663-1992