Kara Lopp
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August 7, 2026
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
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
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 – […]
July 31, 2026
GOAL MET!! Thanks to YOU – our kind friends and donors – the $10K in 10 days matching challenge was a success! In the last 10 days, 141 people donated to make it happen, with an exciting flurry of donations coming in the last two days. Whew! A few folks […]