January 16, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at January 16, 2024
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The new year is a perfect time to think about how you can give back. We have lots of ongoing volunteer opportunities and among those, the most urgent is for more Cupboard Ally volunteers to deliver groceries (and hope!) to families once a month! We currently have a waiting list of […]
January 9, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at January 9, 2024
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We’re so excited to introduce you to our newest member of the team, Jordan Faulkner, Indian Trail Cupboard Manager. Jordan, 28, is a former CDL truck driver and has worked in construction, but said he was “tired of working a job just for a paycheck. I’ve worked many different types of […]
January 8, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at January 8, 2024
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Team Captain dinner Jan. 11! Get those walking shoes ready … the Common Heart Hunger Walk is less than 8 WEEKS AWAY and registration is now open! This year’s annual fundraiser where we join together to take steps to end local hunger is Sunday, March 3 at Crooked Creek Park in Indian […]
December 13, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at December 13, 2023
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Our current Getting Ahead group is graduating and YOU’RE INVITED! Come celebrate their hard work on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Central UMC in Monroe. Dinner provided. To RSVP, call 704-248-2648. Want to help provide gifts for our grads? Shop needed toiletries & household cleaning supplies on our Amazon […]
December 7, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at December 7, 2023
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As I consider the amazing success of our Great Turkey Countdown, I am overcome with gratitude and awe. What we have done together, providing Thanksgiving to over 1,500 families, is amazing! Together, we may have created joy and happiness for a day, yet in my heart I have a bigger […]
December 5, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at December 5, 2023
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Delivering groceries isn’t just for Thanksgiving! Our Cupboard Ally volunteers deliver groceries (and hope!) to families once a month! It’s a very unique and special volunteer opportunity to not just serve these food insecure neighbors, but to also build friendships! One of our Ally volunteers said recently that she enjoys sending […]
November 27, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at November 27, 2023
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! Join us in this small revolution of kindness. Our goal: $8,000 to put 10 family leaders through the entire Getting Ahead program. Your generosity provides folks with the opportunity to learn essential skills, empowering them to rise out of poverty and write new future stories for their […]
November 9, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at November 9, 2023
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814 turkeys to go! 9 days until delivery day! 106 drivers still needed! 40 people still needed to load cars in Marshville! The Great Turkey Countdown continues!! We’re hunting for 1,500 turkeys to bless 1,500 families this Thanksgiving AND the volunteer drivers to deliver those feasts! Have you donated yet? […]
October 27, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at October 27, 2023
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Could you survive one month living in poverty? Find out Thursday, Nov. 9 from 10am – 1pm at the Union County Human Services Agency in Monroe whenThrive! Union presents a Community Action Poverty Simulation. The simulation was developed by MissouriCommunity Action Network as an experience to break down stereotypes by […]
October 16, 2023
Published by Kara Lopp at October 16, 2023
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Calling all turkeys! Common Heart is seeking donations to provide 1,500 frozen turkeys with all the fixin’s to 1,500 families facing food insecurity so they can prepare their own Thanksgiving feasts. It’s the 17th annual Great Turkey Countdown! This volunteer-driven event is Common Heart’s biggest delivery day and continues to […]