Kara Lopp

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August 6, 2024

Bare pantry shelves as our biggest month arrives

“I’ve never seen the shelves so empty.” That was the reaction from one of our pantry warehouse volunteers last week. It’s true — summer is TOUGH! Historically, the need for groceries goes up and donations go down and that’s definitely what we’re seeing right now! As we enter the final […]
July 29, 2024

‘I’m drowning … we need help, please!’

We got a Facebook message from “Mary” last week with a sentiment that too many parents in our community are facing this summer. “I’m a single Mom of 2 barely making ends meet. Now that the kids are out of school they eat ALL DAY,” she said. “I’m drowning trying to […]
July 25, 2024

FREE school supply giveaway at Aug. 13 Community Resource Fair

We’re proud to be a Thrive Union North Carolina member and are so excited about this event! PLEASE SHARE to help spread the word! Community Resource Fair & FREE school supply giveaway Tuesday, Aug. 13 10am-1pm Union Co. Human Services Agency 2330 Concord Ave., Monroe NC 28110
July 25, 2024

Getting Ahead graduation Aug. 1

Our next Getting Ahead graduation is Aug. 1 at Central UMC in Monroe and YOU’RE INVITED!! Please join us for dinner and help us celebrate these hard-working neighbors who put in a lot of long hours assessing our community’s conditions and building resources to begin their own transitions out of […]