SERVING NC Since 1903
SERVING NORTH CAROLINA Since 1903

Creating Better Tomorrows.

Ending the generational cycle of poverty and trauma.

For more than 120 years, Crittenton has empowered women and children through education, health, residential care, and supportive services, helping individuals build the stability, confidence, and foundation needed for a brighter future.

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Our Story
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45,000+
women & children served

123
years supporting women in need

Our Programs

Who Do We Help?

Three residential programs, one shared purpose a safe place to live and the support to build what comes next.

  • A pregnant woman with dark, curly hair is leaning against a counter in a store, resting her head on her hand and smiling softly at the camera, with her other hand gently cradling her pregnant belly.

    Pregnant Girls and Women

    Maternity Program

    Safe housing and supportive care for women of any age experiencing pregnancy, focused on health, stability, and planning for what comes next.

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  • A woman with curly black hair holding a young child in a bright orange dress inside a modern kitchen.

    Mothers and Babies in Foster Care

    Sarah’s House

    Support for young mothers in foster care, providing a stable environment where they can care for their children while building confidence, skills, and independence.

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  • A young woman with curly hair looking down in an indoor setting.

    Youth in Foster Care

    Legacy Hall

    Residential placement for young women in foster care, helping them develop life skills, continue their education, and prepare for independent living.

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Get Involved

Be Part Of Better Tomorrows

  • Donate

    Your generosity helps provide safe housing, essential services, and long-term support for young women in our care.

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    Donate Items

    Provide everyday essentials that help create a safe, welcoming home for the young women and children in our care. View our wish list and donation guidelines.

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  • Volunteer

    Share your time and talents to support clients through skill building, meals, events, and celebration opportunities.

    Volunteer Today

  • Fundraising Events

    Join us for community events that raise awareness, build connection, and directly support our programs and clients.

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Our Residence

Offering A Place For Support And Stability

Our West Blvd. location in Charlotte, NC provides a safe, welcoming environment for women, girls, and children, with 49 beds and spaces designed to support daily life and care.

Our Impact

We have served over 45,000 women and children across North Carolina.

123

years supporting women in need

45k

women, girls, and children served

9k

cumulative days of care provided last year

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Community Partners

Community Partners

We partner with local organizations to extend care, resources, and support for the women and children we serve.

Logo of Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center featuring a tree with green leaves and a blue trunk, with the name 'Anuvia' and the phrase 'Prevention & Recovery Center' below.
Green text reading "Baby Bundles" with a pacifier graphic, and smaller green text saying "clothing newborns with love."
Text reading 'Charlotte Mecklenburg Library' with the word 'Library' in large blue letters, and a small multicolored lowercase 'i' as part of the design.
A sunrise graphic with multicolored rays and the word 'DESPIERTA' next to it.
A sunrise graphic with multicolored rays and the word 'DESPIERTA' next to it.
Logo for Diaper Bank of North Carolina featuring a stylized cloth diaper with blue accents inside a dashed circle, with the text "Diaper Bank" in pink and "of North Carolina" in blue.
Logo of Feeding Charlotte with an orange heart, a green leaf, a fork, and a spoon.
Logo of Feeding Charlotte with an orange heart, a green leaf, a fork, and a spoon.
Illustration of four women's faces in profile with natural hair, surrounded by a purple circle; text reads "NUBEN: The community empowering black women" in purple.
Share Charlotte 2026 partnership badge with colorful circular logo and purple scalloped border.
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Success Stories

Voices From Our Community

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    “I didn’t have to worry about sleeping on the floor at the hotel where I was living or going to bed hungry anymore. Crittenton provided me with food and support.”

    Maternity Program

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    “One day, I will be able to teach my daughter that struggle has nothing to do with growing up in a rough neighborhood. Struggle is about having the courage to rise above misfortunes, mishaps, and ignorance.”

    Sarah’s House

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    “For the first time in my whole life, I was given the feeling of safety and was able to get out of survival mode. Crittenton provided me with the family and healthy love that I have always wanted.”

    Legacy Hall

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    “When I first got here it was brightening and opening. I felt safe here. The staff made me feel welcome and they were there for me when I needed to talk. I knew everything was going to be alright.”

    Maternity Program

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    “When my daughter was born it gave me the drive and hunger to not want to continue going down the path I was going down. It really made me want to do better, not only for myself but for my daughter.”

    Sarah’s House

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    “I don’t want to be like my mom. I don’t want to struggle every day to make ends meet or live paycheck to paycheck. I want to be able to find a job that I’m good at, to have a good life.”

    Legacy Hall