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April 4, 2025
For Sarah Ann Carter, Getting Ahead was the boost she didn’t know she needed. This single mom of two young boys – one who has autism – is a domestic violence survivor. She said until this empowerment group, she didn’t know just how low her self-esteem was. It was affecting […]
April 4, 2025
We’re excited to introduce you to Grace Lotharp, Empowerment Outreach Coordinator. As part of the Economic Empowerment Team, Grace recruits volunteers and meals for the Getting Ahead program and is building a network of local partners passionate about helping families escape poverty. Grace has a bachelor’s business degree with a […]
March 24, 2025
Attention volunteers! Mark your calendar for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic on Sunday, April 13. We’re thrilled to be returning to the historic Belk Mansion in downtown Monroe to celebrate you! You’ll enjoy a free lunch, door prizes, games and we’ll give out a few volunteer awards. RSVP by Monday, April 7: https://tinyurl.com/3vsh6twy […]
March 12, 2025
One of our most recent Getting Ahead graduates, Melanie Torrence, faces a lot of challenges as a kidney dialysis patient. She has treatments at least three times a week and cares for her son, volunteering at his school as much as possible. Before GA, she said, they were living in […]