Kara Lopp

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August 18, 2026

Love in Action Gala – Tickets on sale now!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! Our annual Love in Action Gala presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated is Friday, Oct. 2 from 6-10 p.m. at Threshold Church in Weddington. Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, live music, dancing, silent auction, raffle & more! Buy your tickets now online at: LoveinAction.CommonHeart.org **Sponsorships are […]
August 7, 2026

‘Sweet memories, one ingredient at a time’

Sometimes the most meaningful moments aren’t the biggest ones. A few simple pantry staples from one of our pantries – a jar of peanut butter, a container of oats, and a carton of milk – became something much more for one family. After receiving groceries from Common Heart Pantries, they […]
July 31, 2026

A Getting Ahead story: ‘Wow, this is something special’

When Bobby Faulkner first signed up for our Getting Ahead program, he wasn’t sure what to expect. With five kids and rising prices, life had become especially challenging for Bobby’s family. A flyer at Common Heart’s food pantry led him to the program, and both he and his wife decided […]
July 31, 2026

Welcome, Dana!

We’re excited to introduce you to a new member of the Common Heart family, Dana Bouque, Engagement Director. She’s already hard at work preparing for our Love in Action Gala in October! Dana is a Gastonia native and has been working in the nonprofit world for about eight years – […]