November 9, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at November 9, 2023
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814 turkeys to go! 9 days until delivery day! 106 drivers still needed! 40 people still needed to load cars in Marshville! The Great Turkey Countdown continues!! We’re hunting for 1,500 turkeys to bless 1,500 families this Thanksgiving AND the volunteer drivers to deliver those feasts! Have you donated yet? […]
October 27, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at October 27, 2023
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Could you survive one month living in poverty? Find out Thursday, Nov. 9 from 10am – 1pm at the Union County Human Services Agency in Monroe whenThrive! Union presents a Community Action Poverty Simulation. The simulation was developed by MissouriCommunity Action Network as an experience to break down stereotypes by […]
October 16, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at October 16, 2023
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Calling all turkeys! Common Heart is seeking donations to provide 1,500 frozen turkeys with all the fixin’s to 1,500 families facing food insecurity so they can prepare their own Thanksgiving feasts. It’s the 17th annual Great Turkey Countdown! This volunteer-driven event is Common Heart’s biggest delivery day and continues to […]
October 13, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at October 13, 2023
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Did you know that we host monthly resource meetings? These fun, informative sessions are for Getting Ahead graduates as they move through their journey out of poverty and into stability. We’ve had sessions on everything from couponing and canning to budgeting, car repair and planning for home ownership. Last month […]
September 28, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at September 28, 2023
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We have a waiting list of neighbors who need groceries – and hope! – delivered to them once/month. Some don’t have transportation, others work during our evening pantries and some are senior citizens or have special dietary needs, such as diabetes. Our Cupboard Ally volunteers pick up groceries once/month from […]
September 22, 2023
In this Love in Action season we’re SO glad we got to celebrate with our Getting Ahead graduate Holland and her children this month during a groundbreaking ceremony for their new home with our friends at Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity. Holland was one of our very first GA graduates […]
September 14, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at September 14, 2023
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We’re excited to introduce you to another new member of our staff, Amber Mercier, Indian Trail Evening Pantry Manager. If you’ve volunteered recently to help with our Monday or Thursday evening pantries you’ve met Amber! This dedicated Mom of 3 has entered back into the workforce with a purpose. “I […]
September 5, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at September 5, 2023
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We’re so proud of Getting Ahead graduate Holland who will be breaking ground Saturday, Sept. 9 on a Habitat for Humanity house in Matthews! Holland was part of the first official graduating GA session in June 2018. Thank you Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity for sharing this story with us! […]
September 1, 2023
New City Church, Moser Group, & 704 Church kick off month-long fundraising blitz When volunteers met “Betty” last week she had cut back to only eating twice a day because she didn’t have enough food. This Union County senior citizen was embarrassed to show volunteers her almost empty refrigerator and […]
August 30, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at August 30, 2023
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Don’t miss this workshop! September 16: Brand new offering! The Power of TED* The Empowerment Dynamic. For the past several years we have offered this training as part of our Stability & Growth workshops for graduates of Getting Ahead. With this workshop, we begin to offer a full Power of TED* Workshop to our allies, […]