April 1, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at April 1, 2024
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Our free income tax service appointments are FULL. If you have an annual household income of $64,000 or less and need help filing your taxes this year, call our partner Community Link or visit their website for a list of other local resources. (704) 943-9490 https://www.communitylinknc.org/pages/vita
March 25, 2024
Hey volunteers!! RSVP now for our Volunteer Appreciation picnic! https://forms.gle/hbzENjdSf3hMQnK69 Sunday, April 14 1-3 p.m. (Lunch is on us!). We’re thrilled to be returning to the beautiful The Belk Mansion, LLC in downtown Monroe. Delicious food, door prizes, games & tours of the historic mansion! THANK YOU to our picnic […]
March 14, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at March 14, 2024
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There’s another food pantry location coming to Union County! Beginning next Wednesday (March 20) Common Heart volunteers will provide free groceries to families at the first-ever food pantry at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church (8515 Rea Road) in Waxhaw. The pantry will be held every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at St. […]
February 26, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at February 26, 2024
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6 DAYS AWAY!!! Common Heart Hunger Walk is Sunday, March 3! Don’t leave Fido at home…leashed dogs are welcome! Our friends at Pressly Animal Hospital,PLLC in Stallings are returning as the Bark Zone sponsor for this event! At their booth near check-in, you’ll find FREE doggy bandanas, treats, giveaways & […]
February 15, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at February 15, 2024
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITY! This month we’re focusing on ways we can “Spread the Love” to our hungry neighbors. Becoming a Cupboard Ally volunteer who delivers groceries once/month is a fantastic way to do this! We have an in-person training opportunity THIS SUNDAY (Feb. 18) in Monroe. Interested? Call Jurivia at 980-443-3841 […]
February 13, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at February 13, 2024
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We’re so excited to introduce you to our newest member of the team, Deborah Luna, bookkeeper! Deborah discovered Common Heart after retiring from a corporate bookkeeping job and brings many years of expertise to this small revolution of kindness. “I was looking for something that could bridge my desire for […]
February 5, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at February 5, 2024
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Thanks so much Carmel Christian School high schoolers for sharing your thoughts (& photos!) serving with us last week. January was #PovertyAwarenessMonth and they certainly learned some things! Written on their evaluation forms… “I can’t believe people in my own neighborhood could be going through hardships.” “My biggest takeaway is […]
February 2, 2024
We got a Facebook message recently from “Sarah,” saying that even in a double income household, it was “overwhelming” to try to provide for their 3 children, especially with rising prices. “Gas and groceries are killing us and we’re falling behind on bills,” she said. “We need help to feed our […]
January 29, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at January 29, 2024
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These friends took the first step in learning how to better help their neighbors facing food insecurity by joining us last Saturday for Cupboard Ally volunteer training! They’ll soon begin delivering groceries (& hope!) to our neighbors once/month and we can’t wait to see what friendships develop! Are you ready […]
January 22, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at January 22, 2024
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Many thanks to WCNC-TV for highlighting our FREE income tax service with a great story! This free service is open to anyone with a household income of $64,000 or less. Appointments are available Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays through April 15. Make your appointment online at 1040.CommonHeart.org OR call 704-218-9060 Mon-Fri […]