Kara Lopp

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September 21, 2026

New partner: Rea View Elementary School

We loved spending time with our new friends at Rea View Elementary School who hosted us last week for a presentation on food insecurity and how it impacts kids, too! We’re so grateful to partner with Rea View this school year! They’ll be hosting food drives, making kindness cards, packing […]
September 4, 2026

A Getting Ahead story: Dreams are still within reach

For years, recent Getting Ahead graduate Jerinda Staton has carried a dream of owning a home. Now, she’s taking steps to make that dream a reality. “I’ve wanted to buy a house since I was about 20 years old,” the retiree said. “I want to get to that next step.” […]
August 31, 2026

This is what ‘Love in Action’ looks like

For 20 years, I’ve seen what happens when people decide their neighbors will not face hard times alone.  Today, I’m asking you to put your Love in Action with a generous gift to help neighbors facing hard times right here in our community.  That spirit of neighbor helping neighbor is how Common […]
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 […]