Common Heartbeat Blog

“Before Getting Ahead I was in ‘survival mode’ but now I’m rebuilding and trying to make the life that I want for myself and my daughter.”                      – Courtney Shannon, Getting Ahead graduate  Almost 100 people gathered at Benton Heights Presbyterian Church in […]

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Our 10th annual Common Heart Hunger Walk is Sunday, March 1 at Crooked Creek Park in Indian Trail! CommonHeartHungerWalk.org Get those walking shoes ready for this annual fundraiser where we take steps to end local hunger. Who will you walk with? Teams are forming now! Sponsorships are […]

We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce you to our new friends at Linic Freight in Matthews. Thanks to this community’s amazing generosity and the growing need in our area, we were running out of room in our small warehouse to sort and pack food for our neighbors. Linic stepped in to […]

When Courtney Shannon first heard about Common Heart and our Getting Ahead program she was in ‘survival mode.’ Single mom to a teenager, she lost her car and then, eventually, her job because she couldn’t get there. She struggled to find a job within walking distance and rent was overdue, […]

Are you looking to make a profound, lasting impact in the life of a local neighbor? Become an Economic Empowerment Ally! Volunteer allies are a vital part of someone’s journey out of poverty, helping them achieve self-respect and self-direction. As a trained volunteer, you’ll offer friendship and accountability to a […]

SAVE THE DATE!  Hunger Walk Sunday, March 1 Can we count you IN for Hunger Walk 2026? Let us know here.   We’ll be hosting a Team Pep Rally on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 6 – 7 p.m. 

Special shoutout to our friends at Speedway Children’s Charities – North Carolina! We’re thrilled to be one of 95 local nonprofits to receive a grant during this record-breaking year! Their generosity will provide groceries for thousands of children in our community facing food insecurity. THANK YOU! More details: https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/media/news/speedway-children-charities-charlotte-sets-record-with-million-donated-local-nonprofits.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawOj35RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsQ01EQ3hYa0dkVHppN09Fc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpeo8AklLHkCIgQltoGO4bM1rgy3eEPSrItwi-6q5cpkuT1y3vyrZNdftPOk_aem_mp1IcrbFuUmXnFdnKV2uTA

“Before Getting Ahead, it was like I was always in a bind. My world was crashing and I always felt alone. Getting Ahead gives you the resources and tools that you need. I’m just thankful that I did get the opportunity to learn more and work on myself and not […]

Our Christmas wish is a table filled for every family. And right now, your generosity can make that possible. For the second year in a row, more families have come for food than even during the height of COVID. Lines are lengthening at all our pantries — and your gift today will help ensure […]

The Giving Machine Charlotte is OPEN and ready for your donations through Sunday (Dec. 7) at Carolina Place mall in Pineville! (HINT: It’s on the first floor near Belk). It’s not your average vending machine! Instead of soda or candy, the #LightTheWorld Giving Machine lets you give hope, joy, and […]