THE ART OF TRANSFORMATION
Miracles Happen Here
This is the Miracle at Cedar Street
A capital campaign for our Rebound men’s campus at Charlotte Rescue Mission
More than a building.
Since 1938, we at Charlotte Rescue Mission have been meeting people where they’re at: alone, broken, bound by the chains of addiction. In need of a miracle. From safety to stabilization to recovery to extraordinary inner and outer transformation, our program is nothing short of miraculous.
But now, our Rebound men’s campus needs a miracle too.
- 84%
More than a building.
Since 1938, we at Charlotte Rescue Mission have been meeting people where they’re at: alone, broken, bound by the chains of addiction. In need of a miracle. From safety to stabilization to recovery to extraordinary inner and outer transformation, our program is nothing short of miraculous.
But now, our Rebound men’s campus needs a miracle too.
- 67%
Our vision.
Here’s what your support will make possible at our new Rebound building.
Dormitory spaces that will allow us to serve more than 100 additional men each year.
Counseling spaces to provide small private rooms for one-on-one intensive counseling and additional group rooms for the daily group work that is part of our 12-Step recovery model.
Admissions area with private waiting room for new residents and their families to better maintain confidentiality and dignity while taking the important first step in getting help.
Dining room large enough for all the Rebound men to eat together and still have room for volunteers to serve and interact. This new dining room will also serve as flex space for large meetings, community events, and special meals.
Flex spaces for small group classes that will enhance our program and help our residents learn to thrive in our community, including: budgeting/finance, credit repair, anger management, and parenting.
Medical offices where our nurses can deliver a higher level of care for our residents and allow us to expand our partnerships with doctors and medical providers who come onsite to provide additional services.
An energy efficient building with reduced utility costs and new, built-in technology to improve the security and safety for residents and staff.
“My hope is the Charlotte community wouldn’t be comfortable with the fact that Charlotte Rescue Mission delivers world-class results in dilapidated buildings. If we value every life, then we will rally around this campaign to empower these men to ‘move beyond cycles of homelessness and addiction’ in facilities more reflective of Charlotte.” – Stick Williams
Our vision.
Here’s what your support will make possible at our new Rebound building.
Dormitory spaces that will allow us to serve more than 100 additional men each year.
Counseling spaces to provide small private rooms for one-on-one intensive counseling and additional group rooms for the daily group work that is part of our 12-Step recovery model.
Admissions area with private waiting room for new residents and their families to better maintain confidentiality and dignity while taking the important first step in getting help.
Dining room large enough for all the Rebound men to eat together and still have room for volunteers to serve and interact. This new dining room will also serve as flex space for large meetings, community events, and special meals.
Flex spaces for small group classes that will enhance our program and help our residents learn to thrive in our community, including: budgeting/finance, credit repair, anger management, and parenting.
Medical offices where our nurses can deliver a higher level of care for our residents and allow us to expand our partnerships with doctors and medical providers who come onsite to provide additional services.
An energy efficient building with reduced utility costs and new, built-in technology to improve the security and safety for residents and staff.
“My hope is the Charlotte community wouldn’t be comfortable with the fact that Charlotte Rescue Mission delivers world-class results in dilapidated buildings. If we value every life, then we will rally around this campaign to empower these men to ‘move beyond cycles of homelessness and addiction’ in facilities more reflective of Charlotte.” – Stick Williams
Why now?
For many years now, our men’s Rebound campus has not reflected the respect, dignity, and hope we seek to restore in the men we serve. Our goal is to build a physical setting that reflects the transformation from addiction to a future filled with hope and wholeness. On top of the aesthetics, the dire and unsafe conditions in our current building have created an urgent need to find a place built with our program specifically in mind so it can accommodate a variety of unique needs and requirements.
Not only do the poor conditions and inability to quarantine safely necessitate a change, the need in our community is also increasing exponentially. COVID-19 caused a surge in the number of overdoses and cases of substance abuse, creating an unprecedented sense of urgency for a new men’s campus.
20m+
individuals nationwide have a substance abuse disorder
24%
increase in Mecklenburg County drug overdose emergency calls
50+
residents and staff tested positive for COVID-19 in January 2021
50+
calls per day inquiring about our program
But this is not the end of the story. This is where miracles begin to take place.
We’ve Broken Ground!
On May 5th, 2022 construction officially began on our new Rebound men’s campus.
Why support the Miracle at Cedar Street?
For nearly a century, Charlotte Rescue Mission has been a leader in providing free, Christian-based residential recovery programs that help people struggling with the disease of addiction achieve long-term sobriety, find employment and stable housing, and restore and build healthy relationships. The numbers speak for themselves. And, with a new Rebound building, we will be able to walk alongside even more men each year, who otherwise may not have been able to afford recovery services.
“For decades, Rebound has been a grounding force for recovery against the ongoing disease of substance abuse. With the proposed new building, Charlotte Rescue Mission has presented the opportunity to elevate the program and spirit commensurate with their team efforts. I wholeheartedly endorse this challenge and hope our community can respond to the call.” David Furman
84%
of graduates still clean and sober six months after graduation (more than twice the national average)
$2.5K
average cost of residential program at Charlotte Rescue Mission
$0
total cost to the resident
84%
of graduates are financially stable six months following the program
Our Partners
Why support the Miracle at Cedar Street?
For nearly a century, Charlotte Rescue Mission has been a leader in providing free, Christian-based residential recovery programs that help people struggling with the disease of addiction achieve long-term sobriety, find employment and stable housing, and restore and build healthy relationships. The numbers speak for themselves. And, with a new Rebound building, we will be able to walk alongside even more men each year, who otherwise may not have been able to afford recovery services.
“For decades, Rebound has been a grounding force for recovery against the ongoing disease of substance abuse. The staff and leadership at Rebound have consistently performed miraculously, given their seriously compromised campus and physical environment. With the proposed new building, Rebound has presented the opportunity to elevate the program and spirit commensurate with their team efforts. I wholeheartedly endorse this challenge and hope our community can respond to the call.” David Furman
84%
of graduates still clean and sober six months after graduation (more than twice the national average)
$2.5K
average cost of residential program at Charlotte Rescue Mission
$0
total cost to the resident
84%
of graduates are financially stable six months following the program
Campaign Leadership
Harvey Gantt
Campaign Co-chair
Former Mayor of Charlotte
Harvey Bernard Gantt grew up in the 1940s and 50s in then-segregated Charleston, South Carolina. His upbringing helped him appreciate the importance of advocacy and realize the injustice of racial discrimination. In January 1963, Harvey became the first African-American student accepted at Clemson University. In 1971, after moving to Charlotte, he co-founded Gantt Huberman Architects, a firm that would go on to develop some of Charlotte’s most iconic landmarks. Harvey joined the Charlotte City Council in 1974 and again broke barriers when he was elected Charlotte’s first African-American mayor in 1983. Harvey and his wife Lucinda are proud parents of four grown children.
Heath Campbell
Campaign Co-chair
President, Charlotte/Metrolina Region, Truist Financial Corporation
Heath Campbell has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining BB&T in 2003, he has served in many leadership capacities across several Legacy BB&T markets including the Charlotte Metro Region, Greater Washington Region, Kentucky Region and most recently served as the BB&T President of the Georgia Region. Mr. Campbell will proudly serve as the Truist President, Metrolina Region in the newly headquartered Region in Charlotte. Heath and his wife Kristi and their two young children are proud to call Charlotte home.
“This campaign is timely and sorely needed, because it addresses issues of homelessness, affordable housing, drug addiction, and social mobility.”
“Charlotte Rescue Mission has helped thousands of men and women find recovery, gain life skills, restore relationships, and so much more. I’m thrilled to be a part of this campaign that will allow the Mission to provide a state-of-the-art building that will match the quality of services they provide.”
Harvey Gantt
Former Mayor of Charlotte
Harvey Bernard Gantt grew up in the 1940s and 50s in then-segregated Charleston, South Carolina. His upbringing helped him appreciate the importance of advocacy and realize the injustice of racial discrimination. In January 1963, Harvey became the first African-American student accepted at Clemson University. In 1971, after moving to Charlotte, he co-founded Gantt Huberman Architects, a firm that would go on to develop some of Charlotte’s most iconic landmarks. Harvey joined the Charlotte City Council in 1974 and again broke barriers when he was elected Charlotte’s first African-American mayor in 1983. Harvey and his wife Lucinda are proud parents of four grown children.
“This campaign is timely and sorely needed, because it addresses issues of homelessness, affordable housing, drug addiction, and social mobility.”
Heath Campbell
President, Charlotte/Metrolina Region, Truist Financial Corporation
Heath Campbell has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining BB&T in 2003, he has served in many leadership capacities across several Legacy BB&T markets including the Charlotte Metro Region, Greater Washington Region, Kentucky Region and most recently served as the BB&T President of the Georgia Region. Mr. Campbell will proudly serve as the Truist President, Metrolina Region in the newly headquartered Region in Charlotte. Heath and his wife Kristi and their two young children are proud to call Charlotte home.
“Charlotte Rescue Mission has helped thousands of men and women find recovery, gain life skills, restore relationships, and so much more. I’m thrilled to be a part of this campaign that will allow the Mission to provide a state-of-the-art building that will match the quality of services they provide.”
Campaign Cabinet
Bruce Barkley
Duke Energy
Kandi W. Deitemeyer, Ed.D.
Central Piedmont Community College
Frank Harrison
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Kieth Cockrell
Bank of America
James D. Frias
Retired
Pat Rodgers
Rodgers Builders
Tom Skains
Retired
Malcomb Coley
Ernst & Young
Tom Glick
Chelsea FC
Alison Summerville
Ally Bank
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are you choosing to build a new building instead of renovating your current space?
Over the years, we have worked as creatively as possible to adapt our building to our program’s needs. At this point, it is no longer financially responsible to do so and would massively disrupt programming to renovate our building adequately.
What are the goals of this campaign?
Our goal is to raise funds to build a building that will reinforce dignity and respect, serve 100 additional men each year, provide privacy, and be a resource in the community. The need continues to increase, and this campaign will allow us to continue to meet that need.
What are other ways to support the campaign?
One of the most important ways you can support the campaign is by joining us in prayer, asking that God would provide for this new building. We also encourage you to spread the word about Charlotte Rescue Mission and this campaign!
Will construction disrupt programming?
No. We will be able to continue programming in our current building until the new building is complete.
What happens if the Mission raises more than the goal?
We are in the process of deciding whether to renovate our current building to expand programming into fitness, workforce development, professional training, etc. Additional funds would give us the flexibility to decide how to steward our existing space to best serve men who come through our program.
Are other gifts accepted (stock, donor advised fund bonds, etc.)?
Yes! We accept gifts of stock, donor advised funds, pledges, and more. Contact Sharon Bremer for more information.
Are there naming opportunities available?
Yes. Please contact Sharon Bremer for more information.
Why has the campaign’s budget risen?
Between June 2020 and June 2021, construction costs increased by 15%, with material costs making up 31% of that increase. We also anticipate the fuel cost inflation will be increasing cost across the board. While we have attempted to reconfigure the building to be as cost-effective as possible, the reality is that building costs have risen dramatically since we originally set our budget for the building.
Miracles happen at Cedar Street.
Want to be a miracle maker?
It’s time to uplift the soul of our community by creating a space where the miracle of recovery can begin to take shape. Please consider giving a campaign gift today.
If you would like to make a donation via check, please make checks payable to Charlotte Rescue Mission and write “Miracle at Cedar Street” in the memo line.
For questions or more information, please email Sharon Bremer.