February 23, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at February 23, 2023
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Economic Empowerment Center Office Assistant We’re so excited to introduce you to another new staff member as we grow – CatherineTaraji B-Joseph! If you’ve volunteered with us in Marshville recently or stopped by the office there you’ve likely met CatherineTaraji, our Economic Empowerment Center Office Assistant. CatherineTaraji has been helping us get […]
February 20, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at February 20, 2023
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One of our Cupboard Ally volunteers recently had a new name on his monthly grocery delivery list: “Diana.” When he stopped by with groceries (and hope!) the tears flowed. Diana, who is disabled and can’t drive to our evening food pantries, was overwhelmed with gratitude for the food. You can […]
February 10, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at February 10, 2023
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Did you know? Just $100 a month provides meals for an entire Getting Ahead training session for family leaders to create a self-sufficient future breaking the power of generational poverty. Not having to worry about dinner on evenings when there are sessions is a huge burden for these families and […]
February 9, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at February 9, 2023
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We’re so excited to introduce you to our newest member of the team, Elizabeth Carpenton, Partner Engagement Leader. She’s been hard at work already with our upcoming Hunger Walk! Elizabeth is a Charlotte native (one of the few!) and comes to us from Matthews United Methodist Church where she was […]
February 2, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at February 2, 2023
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Our friends at The Brass Grasshopper: Antiques • Vintage • Local in Matthews are having a raffle for this GORGEOUS handmade, vintage quilt with all the proceeds to benefit Common Heart! Entries are just $1 each and a winner will be drawn Feb. 13. The quilt measures 6 foot, four […]
January 31, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at January 31, 2023
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Getting Ahead meals needed There’s LOTS of chances this year to prepare (or purchase!) a meal for the hard-working Moms, Dads (& their kiddos!) in one of our Getting Ahead work groups. This is a fantastic opportunity for church, school or neighborhood groups to serve together! Opportunities available in Marshville. Arrangements can […]
January 26, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at January 26, 2023
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A Cupboard ally volunteer discovered, much to her surprise, as she visited with one of the neighbors she delivered to, that she went to school with their grandkids! It’s those connections that have made it easy to become friends. “Since we know a lot of the same people, I get […]
January 19, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at January 19, 2023
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When Harriet first visited one of our evening pantries, it was clear she felt awkward and very embarrassed. She hadn’t had a real meal in over a week! She saw the sign for the pantry and stopped by. But what she found was friendly people, “right neighborly folks.” The smiles […]
January 17, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at January 17, 2023
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Indian Trail Cupboard Manager We’re so excited to introduce you to our newest member of the team, Kevin Kovanis. If you’ve volunteered at one of our Indian Trail-area evening pantries recently, Kevin will look familiar as he’s been serving there. But with Ayana off to pursue a master’s degree (Good luck!) […]
January 12, 2023
We got a Facebook message recently from “Claire,” saying she had “fallen behind” on bills, and as a single Mom it was “overwhelming” to try to provide for her children, especially with rising prices. She needed food for her family, and thanks to generous volunteers and donations, she was able […]