Kara Lopp
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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 […]
July 22, 2026
“How did you know it was my Birthday?” ~Timmy, 8, said after seeing a Birthday cake included in his food pantry box Your generosity turns an ordinary day into an EXTRAORDINARY day for children like Timmy who thought his Birthday week would pass without any celebration. Keep the kindness going […]