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Poverty Simulation Volunteer Training

Calling all Poverty Simulation volunteers! We are hosting a Poverty Simulation volunteer training luncheon. We have an updated Poverty Simulation kit. During the luncheon, we will explore the new kit together and highlight the changes. We hope you can join us for lunch! 

WS Food Pantry Family Volunteer Event

Help keep the Winston-Salem food pantry organized and well stocked for neighbors to shop. Families will help us do summer cleaning in the pantry. Please click the hyperlink below to sign up.

Anniversary of Crisis Control Ministry's Licensed Free Pharmacy

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

On June 25, 1987, Crisis Control opened the first licensed free pharmacy in North Carolina.

A 4-hour seminar designed to develop an understanding of the effects of poverty across social and economic groups. This seminar provides an understanding of the hidden rules for individuals in poverty, middle class, and wealth with the goal of providing avenues of success for all. Individuals who work regularly with those living in poverty or want to advocate for those in poverty will benefit from this training. The training is based on the book, Bridges Out of Poverty, by Ruby Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Smith.

Bridges Out of Poverty Seminar

Friday, October 17, 2025
8:30 am12:30 pm
To Be Determined

A 4-hour seminar designed to develop an understanding of the effects of poverty across social and economic groups. This seminar provides an understanding of the hidden rules for individuals in poverty, middle class, and wealth with the goal of providing avenues of success for all. Individuals who work regularly with those living in poverty or want to advocate for those in poverty will benefit from this training. The training is based on the book, Bridges Out of Poverty, by Ruby Payne, Philip DeVol, and Terie Smith.

WS Food Pantry Family Volunteer Event

Help keep the Winston-Salem food pantry organized and well stocked for neighbors to shop. Families assist with sorting through food donations, organizing food by year, restocking the shelves, light cleaning, and more. Please click the hyperlink below to sign up.

Crisis Control Ministry's Anniversary!

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Crisis Control Ministry was founded on this date in 1973.

Our Impact Fiscal Year 2024

  • Number of People Served

    23,700

  • Number of Volunteers

    1,740

  • Value of Services Provided

    $3,661,531

  • Pounds of Food Distributed

    421,555

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