There are many different ways that you or your small group can get involved at the mission.  Visit one of the links below to find out how.

How to Volunteer

We ask all new volunteers and all leaders for volunteer groups to attend a Talk & Tour orientation, which we host twice a month. The Talk & Tour sessions last about one hour, and the Thursday tours are followed with lunch. Please RSVP by contacting Andria Tindall at 704-334-4635 ext. 214 or andria.tindall@charlotterescuemission.org.

Mealtime at the Mission
Grab your Sunday School class, your neighbors, your business group, or your family to prepare breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Mission! Your group can do something really special at the Mission by providing a meal for our residents. Plan your menu, purchase your food, cook it up (at the Mission or your place), and enjoy serving and fellowshipping with our clients.

Time Commitment: One time or opportunities for a regular weekly, monthly schedule

Task: Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch or dinner for 150 clients at the Mission

Requirements: Purchase the food or make a donation and we will buy the food for you

Times: 3 Shifts Available Daily.

Auction:

We are in need of volunteers for our Charitable Auction being held on October 23 being held at the Wachovia Atrium  Our needs are as follows:

• 10 – 12 volunteers from 9am – 1pm to setup items (a light lunch will be provided)

• 4 volunteers to assist from 4-6pm for registration and other last minute set up

• 24 volunteers to assist during the auction from 5pm until 10:30pm

• 4 to 6 volunteers to assist with clean up from 10:30 – 11:00pm

You are welcome to volunteer for more than one shift.  If you are interested, please contact Andria Tindall at 704-334-4635 X 214 or email andria.tindall@charlotterescuemission.org

Charlotte Rescue Mission hosts a ‘Talk & Tour’ twice a month. This event gives our donors a chance to take a tour of our facilities, meet the staff and learn about volunteer opportunities.  They last about an hour and begin promptly at 12 or 5pm.

Talk & Tour also doubles as our “volunteer orientation” which is required for anyone who wants to volunteer at the mission.

Talk & Tour is a great way for donors to see how their money is being used at the mission and will give those interested in volunteering a chance to learn about volunteer opportunities.

If you are interested in visiting the mission please call Andria Tindall at 704-334-4635 x214 or you may email her at andria.tinadall@charlotterescuemission.org.

Remaining 2010 Schedule:

Monday, July 12 5 – 6

Thursday, July 22 12 – 1

Monday, August 2 5 – 6

Thursday, August 19 12 – 1

Monday, September 13 5-6

Thursday, September 23 12 – 1

Monday, October 4 5-6

Thursday, October 14 12 – 1

Monday, November 1 5-6

Thursday, December 9 12 – 1

Click Here to take a Virtual Tour

Urgent Needs:

Coffee
Tea
Sugar
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Powder Laundry Detergent
Men’s Belts
Large men’s shoes – size 13+
White T-shirts sizes XL, and XXL
Razors
Bath towels
Shaving Cream
Copy Paper

DIABETIC SUPPLIES

Glucose tabs
Insulin Syringes 1ml and smaller with 31 guage needle
Glucometer with strips for AccuChek Aviva meter. and lancets
Glucometer strips for Contour meter
Alcohol preps/swabs

Clothing:

Men’s: Any type of clothing including socks, jeans size 40+, casual and/or dress shoes, street shorts, short sleeve shirts

Women’s:  Feminine hygiene products, Monistat cream, female reading glasses, (folding) clothes baskets

• Ethnic hair products ex: Isoplus oil sheen, motions or proline perms for hair, luster’s wrap and setting lotion, softee coconut oils, Pantene shampoo and conditioner for women of color, carefree curl activator

Health/Medication Needs: Over-the-counter cold, cough and flu medication, over-the-counter multi vitamins  Click here for a complete list

Food: Fresh vegetables and fruit, chicken and beef, sugar, tea, coffee

• Tea, lemonade, kool-aid
• Sugar
• Coffee
• Cold cuts for sandwiches (turkey, ham, bologna)
• Fresh fruits
• Vegetables
• Hotdogs/hamburgers (buns for each)
• Sausages/brats
• Canned foods such as fruit cocktail, pork and beans

Paper Products: Paper plates, napkins.  Spiral notebooks (wide-ruled) and pocket dictionaries

Other:  Hangers for clothing closet.

• Loose leaf notebook paper
• Legal writing pads
• Pens/pencils
• 2” Binders (preferably black or blue)
• Tab dividers
• Staplers
• Sticky notes
• Tape
• Plain printer paper
• Ink cartridges (HP 22 and 27)

To donate contact Andria Tindall, 704-334-4635, ext. 214 (or) e-mail: andria.tindall@charlotterescuemission.org

Contact: Lynn Swisshelm Tel: 704-334-4635 x256

To make a donation or reservation by phone
Contact: Melissa Parrish Tel: 704-334-4635 x266

To make a reservation by mail:
Please print the Invitation pdf and complete the reply card (available August 20th). Return the card with your check payable to Charlotte Rescue Mission.

Charlotte Rescue Mission
Attn: Lynn Swisshelm
PO Box 33000
Charlotte NC 28233-3000

Or fill out the form below:

No Aspirin please
Guaifeneson Syrup without alcohol
Mucus Relief and Mucus Relief DM
Tussin caps with Dextromethorphan 10 mg, Guaifenesin 200 mg, Pseudoephedrine 30 mg combination.
Cold Relief with Acetominophen 325 mg, Dextromethorphan 15 mg, Guaifenesin 200 mg, Pseudoephedrine 30 mg in each caplet.
Flu Relief with Acetominophen 500 mg, Dextromethorphan 15 mg, Pseudoephedring 30 mg.
Coricidin HBP with Dextromethorphan 10 mg, Guaifenesin 200 mg.
Corididin HBP with Acetominophen 500mg, Chlorpheniramine Mal 2 mg, Dextromethorphan 15 mg.
Chlorpheniramine 4 mg ea tab
Pseudoephedrine 12 hour with 120 mg released over 12 hours.
Pseudoephedrine HCl 60 mg and Chlorpheniramine 4 mg per tab
Diphenhydramine 25 mg caps
Loperimide HCl 2 mg tabs
Gas-X or generic
Ranitidine 150 mg
Ducosate Sod 100 mg
PeptoBismol or generic
Chewable Antacid Tabs
Dulcolax tabs or generic
Magnesium Citrate bottles
Hemorrhoidal suppositories with Hydrocortisone 1%
Hemorrhoidal cream with hydrocortisone 1%
Metamucil or generic -flavored
Muscle ache creams, ie Mineral Ice/Icy Hot/Bengay
Calcium supplements with Vitamin D
Multivitamin B-complex
Tolnaftate Cream (no aerosol sprays please)
Lamisil Cream (no aerosol sprays please)
Acetominophen 500 mg ea
Ibuprofen 200 mg ea
Ear Wax Remover drops
Saline nasal spray
Moisture eye drops – without Tetrahydrozoline
Neosporin one use packets or substitute, i.e. Bacitracin
Benadryl cream/gel
Hydrocortisone Cream 1%
Eucerine Cream or generic
Tongue depressors
Purrell hand cleanser or generic
Liquid med cups – 1 oz
Souffle/paper med cups
5 or 6 oz cold cups
non-sterile exam gloves
Ace bandages – 4” & 6”
Large bandaids

DIABETIC SUPPLIES

Glucose tabs
Insulin Syringes 1ml and smaller with 31 guage needle
Glucometer with strips for AccuChek Aviva meter. and lancets
Glucometer strips for Contour meter
Alcohol preps/swabs