October 15, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at October 15, 2024
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GREAT TURKEY COUNTDOWN UPDATE: 1,471 turkeys to go!!! It’s Day 3 of the countdown and we’re wondering … How many turkeys can we get donated today?? Give online: Turkeys.CommonHeart.org $50 will provide a frozen turkey and all the fixin’s, delivered by caring volunteers on Saturday, Nov 23. Sign up now […]
October 9, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at October 9, 2024
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Every year, our staff nominates and votes to select four truly outstanding volunteers to honor at our Love in Action Gala. Here are this year’s winners: Sue Capone: Sue is always kind. Even when she is going through her own hardships, she is still here to help and serve others. Even […]
October 9, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at October 9, 2024
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A Getting Ahead story … Before Getting Ahead, Linda Woodard was floundering. She retired in June 2023 as a healthcare clerical assistant, but quickly realized that she didn’t have enough money coming in to pay her bills and buy groceries. A New Orleans native, Linda is a Hurricane Katrina survivor […]
October 8, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at October 8, 2024
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We’re on the hunt for a motivated and outgoing Cupboard Ally Program Manager to join our team! This is a full-time (30 hours/week) position Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday work. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus! Get all the details and apply online: https://common-heart-inc.careerplug.com/…/2688753/apps/new No phone calls, please.
September 26, 2024
Published by Kara Lopp at September 26, 2024
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Last week at our Stallings evening food pantry it looked like we were going to run out of food! Just in time, without any warning, a kind family pulled in the parking lots with three huge bags of groceries they had just bought specifically to give to the families at […]
September 13, 2024
Did you know that September is National Mushroom Month?! To celebrate, our friends at Winding Brook Farms – Mushrooms & More in Monroe are hosting a fundraiser for Common Heart! The event will include free kids activities including a bounce house, yard games and live music! No walk-ins — advanced ticket purchase […]
September 10, 2024
Tickets available now! Our annual Love in Action Gala is Friday, Oct. 4 at Threshold Church and tickets are available now! Join us for a fun masquerade-themed evening of dinner, dancing, live music, silent auction, raffles, and volunteer awards. Tickets are $100 each OR gather your friends to purchase a […]
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!