Common Heartbeat Blog

What’s the secret sauce of Common Heart? YOU! Your kindness. Your generosity. Your prayers. And your willingness to step up for neighbors you may never meet.  Without your generosity, more children would go to bed hungry. More seniors would face long, quiet days without a knock on the door and the friendly […]

Want to make a BIG impact in a small way each month? Join us Saturday, Sept. 20 for an in-person training to become a Cupboard Ally volunteer! Location: Signposts Ministries in Monroe Light refreshments provided Right now, 20+ families are waiting for a Cupboard Ally — neighbors who can’t attend […]

$10K in 10 DAYS … a $10,000 Common Heart challenge is going on NOW! Through Friday, Aug. 29, we have several generous donors who will MATCH your donation dollar-for-dollar until we reach $10,000 raised! That means your gift will be DOUBLED to give hope to twice as many families! Give […]

Back to School season is here and for many of our neighbors it’s not just a busy season, it’s a stressful one. In this time of uncertainty, even the basics — supplies, shoes, a lunch box filled with healthy food — can feel out of reach.  That’s why your support matters […]

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for our annual Love in Action Gala presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated Friday, Oct. 3 at Threshold Church in Weddington. Sponsorships (starting at just $175!) are still available! Get all the details and buy tickets online: LoveinAction.CommonHeart.org

Poverty is complex — and so are the solutions. The Bridges Out of Poverty framework provides a comprehensive, research-based approach to understanding the impact of economic class and addressing poverty at its roots. We’re excited to offer three upcoming Bridges workshops this fall to offer practical tools to help our […]

Summer brings sunshine and vacations — but for many of our neighbors, it can also bring deeper isolation. Senior neighbors like Helen feel it most. She lives alone, without transportation or family nearby. When she joined our Cupboard Ally monthly food delivery program, she wasn’t just hungry — she was lonely. […]

I’ve been thinking a lot about how powerful hope can be — especially when life feels uncertain. That’s why I’m so grateful for kind friends like you. Your support doesn’t just meet needs … it gives hope in times of uncertainty.   When Melissa Smith joined Getting Ahead, she was in a tough […]

We’re thrilled to welcome a new food pantry partner: Essence of the Cross Ministry in Monroe! These new friends will host their first pop-up food pantry with us on Saturday, Aug. 2 and we have room for 4 more volunteers. Serving time is 9:30-11:30 a.m. Get all the details and […]

One of our monthly donors, Syl Walker, recently told us:“I give to Common Heart because the need in our community is great, and I’m fortunate enough to be able to help our neighbors. Good fortune should be shared!” We couldn’t agree more, Syl! Your generosity makes a difference! That simple statement […]