August 30, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at August 30, 2024
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Unemployed and without a place to call home, Brandon Holt has been “couch surfing,” not knowing if he’ll have a place to sleep at night and relying on the kindness of friends. He’s been on the job hunt for months now, doing odd jobs and landscaping work to bring in […]
August 19, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at August 19, 2024
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Attention Target shoppers!! YOU can help raise money to feed our neighbors facing food insecurity just by shopping! Through Sept. 30 Target shoppers who have a Target Circle account (it’s free!) will earn 1 chance to vote for a nonprofit with every purchase (no minimum purchase amount!) Make your votes in […]
August 15, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at August 15, 2024
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We’re thankful for these local businesses who are hosting food drives. If your business, church or organization would like to host a food drive, please call Kevin at 704-746-9224 or email FoodRaising@CommonHeart.org. Let us know in advance and we’ll help you promote it!
August 9, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at August 9, 2024
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Think one person can’t make a difference? Just ask Christy Jones!!! This Marvin Mom and Common Heart volunteer noticed that the food supply looked low — and decided to do something about it! In the last 2 weeks Christy has collected — BY HERSELF — a staggering 2,336 pounds of […]
August 6, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at August 6, 2024
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“I’ve never seen the shelves so empty.” That was the reaction from one of our pantry warehouse volunteers last week. It’s true — summer is TOUGH! Historically, the need for groceries goes up and donations go down and that’s definitely what we’re seeing right now! As we enter the final […]
July 29, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at July 29, 2024
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We got a Facebook message from “Mary” last week with a sentiment that too many parents in our community are facing this summer. “I’m a single Mom of 2 barely making ends meet. Now that the kids are out of school they eat ALL DAY,” she said. “I’m drowning trying to […]
July 25, 2024
We’re proud to be a Thrive Union North Carolina member and are so excited about this event! PLEASE SHARE to help spread the word! Community Resource Fair & FREE school supply giveaway Tuesday, Aug. 13 10am-1pm Union Co. Human Services Agency 2330 Concord Ave., Monroe NC 28110
July 25, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at July 25, 2024
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Our next Getting Ahead graduation is Aug. 1 at Central UMC in Monroe 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 building resources to begin their own transitions out of […]
July 15, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at July 15, 2024
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No job. No food. This is summer hunger. Your online gift gets help on the way: Donate.CommonHeart.org Remember … Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation! Cindy is a single mom. A friend encouraged her to come to one of our food pantries after hearing about her struggles being unemployed and caring […]
July 8, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at July 8, 2024
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“My grandkids are eating everything in my fridge – I just can’t keep up.” A local grandmother, “Debra,” told us recently. Sound familiar??? With the increase in the need for help to keep kids fed this summer, our kids snack area really needs a boost! Our biggest needs for kids […]