Common Heartbeat Blog

Twenty years ago, there was no Common Heart warehouse, office, truck, or staff. There were simply neighbors helping neighbors.And that same spirit is still alive in our community — and this summer, it’s urgently needed. Will you make a special 20th summer gift today to keep food on the table for local children […]

When we called Angela Marini to ask about her Getting Ahead experience she was in the middle of using the skills she learned during the work group to look for new housing. The house where she’s renting a room is being sold at the end of the year.  Angela has […]

We’re excited to introduce you to Paul Deavers, Assistant Pantry Manager. Our volunteers know Paul for his energy and passion for serving others, but did you know he was captain of his high school’s tennis team?  That’s probably why he’s been such a team player since joining us a few […]

We’re thrilled to introduce Steven Castro, Cupboard Manager! Since joining us a few months ago, Steven says “everyone has been welcoming, helpful, and patient,” which is what our volunteers say about him!  With a background in logistics and lots of nonprofit volunteer experience, Steven has quickly become an asset to […]

For 20 summers, neighbors like you have helped families find food, hope, and kindness when they needed it most.   This summer, neighbors helping neighbors matters more than ever. When school is out, many children lose access to regular breakfasts and lunches. At the same time, rising grocery costs and […]

Looking for a way to make an impact in our community this summer? Host a food drive!  These are a great way for students & groups (including VBS locations and summer camps!) to serve and are essential to feeding our neighbors.  Students can even earn service hours! Click here for details. […]

Make a long-term impact on our food insecure neighbors by becoming a Cupboard Ally volunteer!  Allies deliver groceries (and hope!) once a month and often build friendships!   We’re hosting a volunteer training on Saturday, June 13 at Faith United Methodist Church in Lake Park. Registration required. Call Alexis McDonald at 980-443-3841 or email CupboardAlly@CommonHeart.org

You’re Invited! Getting Ahead graduation June 16Our current Getting Ahead empowerment group is graduating Tuesday, June 16 at 6:15 p.m. at Siler Presbyterian Church in Wesley Chapel and YOU’RE INVITED!   Please join us for dinner and help us celebrate these hard-working neighbors who put in a lot of long hours assessing our community’s conditions and […]

June is here with all the busyness and joy of school ending, summer vacations, and graduations. The photo above captures one word perfectly: community. Every heart on the wall represents a person, local business, or church that gave during last month’s Kickstart Kindness campaign. It’s a beautiful reminder that when we give […]

We’re thrilled to introduce a new addition to the Common Heart team – Detrina Little, Economic Empowerment Director. Detrina comes to us with over 15 years of experience leading Bridges Out of Poverty and Getting Ahead programming, first as Director of Family Support at YMCA of Greater Charlotte and most […]