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CVAN’s Enduring Legacy in Cabarrus County

Written by Abby Cagle on May 15, 2024. Posted in Connect. 1 Comment on CVAN’s Enduring Legacy in Cabarrus County

Contributor: Jamie Richardson In Cabarrus County, the Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network (CVAN) has provided a support system for survivors of domestic violence since its establishment in 1982. With a mission to provide safety, shelter, and support for battered women and their children, CVAN has been actively working to end domestic violence in the community for over four decades. In the early 1980s, battered women and their children in Cabarrus County had nowhere to turn for support. In response, CVAN was created as a safe space and a voice for those in need. One of its initial initiatives...

🕯️ The Lantern Gala Illuminates Hope

Written by Brian Perry on November 14, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson In a world increasingly dominated by technology, the safety of our children online has become a pressing concern. Recognizing this need, Simon and Aletha Arkley founded The Lantern Project in 2020. With a mission to protect kids and empower parents, this nonprofit organization has become a beacon of hope in the fight against human trafficking and online exploitation. The Arkleys, drawing from almost a decade of experience working with other nonprofits, identified the gaps in the system that allowed for the exploitation of young minds. Simon, who previously...

🎄 Three-Day Event Kicks Off Holiday Season

Written by Abby Cagle on November 7, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Photography: Michael A. Anderson Photography 📅 Dec 1st–3rd 2023 📍 The Hotel Concord, 14 Union Street N, Concord, NC 28025 In Cabarrus County, the Boys & Girls Club’s Festival of Trees has been a long-standing tradition that kicks off the holiday season in style, transforming the historic Hotel Concord into a winter wonderland filled with over 40 theme-decorated trees, dazzling lights, and the warmth of holiday cheer. The 19th Annual Festival of Trees, presented by The Hotel Concord Event Venue, is set to take place from December 1-3, 2023 at the...

Concord Rotary Celebrates 100 Years of Service

Written by Brian Perry on November 7, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Photography: Michael A. Anderson Photography The Concord Rotary Club celebrated its centennial birthday with a Gala Event on Oct 19th at the Hotel Concord with over 100 Rotarians, guests, and distinguished members gathering to honor and give tribute to Concord Rotary’s legacy. Pat Horton, the Chair for the event commented, “It is such an honor to be a Rotarian and a Paul Harris Fellow. This service organization helps others by giving back to our community through local service projects such as the construction of ROTARY Square in downtown Concord and the playground at J.W. McGee...