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April 15, 2026

A Getting Ahead story: ‘I just want to do better for my children’

When Priscilla Waddell first heard about our Getting Ahead program, she was waiting to receive free groceries at our evening food pantry in Monroe. She took the flyer and read it – a small moment that would eventually lead to big change, she said. As a single mom of four, […]
April 9, 2026

Volunteer picnic April 19

Attention Common Heart volunteers! RSVP now to join us Sunday, April 19 from 1-3 p.m. at the The Belk Mansion, LLC in downtown Monroe for a picnic in your honor! This year we’ll have an ol’ fashioned cookout with hotdogs, hamburgers and all the fixin’s plus desserts! (Vegetarian options available). […]
March 23, 2026

Bridges Out of Poverty workshop: April 11

Join us for an interactive Bridges Out of Poverty workshop: Understanding Poverty from the Inside Out. This 3-hour workshop on Saturday, April 11 explores how economic class shapes daily life, decision-making, and relationships. Gain practical insights to better understand your neighbors, strengthen community connections, and help create pathways out of […]
March 16, 2026

Thank you Elevation Church!

#Spotlight on our friends at Elevation Church who stopped by recently with a $10,000 donation to support our neighbors facing poverty & food insecurity! We’ve been partners for a long time and truly value the ongoing kindness & support! Here’s a look back at a few photos from some Elevation […]