OK, so there’s no such thing as free money. But eventually you will need some. Tap on the resources listed below to help you get some in a variety of ways. Most of them entail working at a job. Resources with an ** specialize in matching your individual needs to find the best job for you. Almost all the training programs will match you up with eager employers at the end of your program.
| Agency | Description | Bus# |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Money to avoid eviction | #26 |
| Commonwealth Charlotte | They don’t provide money but they will help you hold on to what you’ve got (avoid scams) | #5 runs every 25 min. |
| Alliance Credit | Repair your credit | |
| Jobs Listings | See a list of agencies and companies that will hire and pay quickly | various |
| HOT Jobs | See a selected list of companies hiring NOW! | various |
| Individual Placement Support ** | Supported Employment | 27 |
T R A I N I N G | ||
| Charlotte Area Fund | Supported Job Training | 11 or 21 |
| Center for Employment Opp. | Supported Job Training and career development opportunities | see at Roof Above |
| Goodwill University | Free job training in many fields | #5 runs every 25 min. |
| Community Culinary School | 12~14 week training then job placement | #27 every 30minutes |
| Charlotte Works | Resume Assistance | #27 |
| Beatties Ford Vocational | Vocational School just for 16 ~ 24 year olds | |
| Rise 2 Work | Jobs program for SNAP recipients | #11 |
| Urban League | Comprehensive Work force development program | (downtown) |
| Flyin’ Lion Culinary School | Training on food service skills | no bus |
