Our Impact
For young people in crisis, The Relatives steps in where no one else can. With a 45-year track record of finding solutions for the countless challenges confronting the people they serve, The Relatives is the source of hope in place of despair, acceptance in place of rejection and empowerment in place of helplessness.
Impact by Outcomes
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2020
5,593
Youth and Young Adults Served
4,505
Number of Crisis Calls Answered
41
Young Adults Provided Housing
On Ramp Resource Center
"The On Ramp staff helped me get to a better place and made the impossible possible."
Wyatt, On Ramp program participant
474
Young Adults Received Support
79%
Of Young Adults Who Identified An Educational Need Enrolled In Educational Services
75%
Of Young Adults Who Identified An Employment Goal Gained Employment
Youth Crisis Center
"The Relatives staff makes me feel welcome and safe every day."
Kevin, stayed at the Crisis Center
223
Youth Engaged In Walk-In Crisis Counseling
163
Youth Stayed At The Crisis Center
93%
Of Youth Transitioned To A Safe, Stable Environment
Housing Program
"I’m very thankful and blessed and would recommend this program to any young adult seeking help."
Faith, Housing program participant
41
Young Adults Were Assisted Through Our Housing Program
12
Young Children Have Been Placed In Safe Homes Because Their Parents Received Assistance Through Our Housing Program
82%
Of Young Adults Remain Stably Housed Six Months After Discharge from Housing Program
Safe Place
685+
Safe Place Sites Who Partner With Us In And Around Mecklenburg County
36
Youth Found Help Using A Safe Place Partner
100s*
Of Young Children Impacted Through Safe Place Outreach Efforts Including School Presentations And Community Events *Number Impacted by COVID in 2020
