Tag: non-profit

Deliver for Cabarrus Meals on Wheels This Summer!

Written by Abby Cagle on June 11, 2024. Posted in Connect.

CMOW is celebrating 50 years of fueling lives in 2024. Cabarrus Meals on Wheels (CMOW) is a non-profit organization that provides eligible homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities within Cabarrus County a well-balanced, nutritious meal 5 days a week. Volunteering for Meals on Wheels can be a deeply rewarding experience, offering numerous benefits to both the volunteers and the recipients. Have extra time this summer or even just a free lunch hour? Summer is a busy time at CMOW because many of their regular volunteers are on vacation. This is a great opportunity for you to step in...

Academic Learning Center hosts ALES for ALC

Academic Learning Center to Celebrate Education and Community

Written by Abby Cagle on April 22, 2024. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson For over 20 years, the Academic Learning Center (ALC) has been providing free academic tutoring services to students working below grade level in reading and in math in Cabarrus County. They are hosting a first-ever event to celebrate the incredible work being done in our community, called “ALES for ALC” and the entire community is invited! ALES for ALC Event 📅 May 2nd from 5pm to 7:30pm 🕰️ 5pm to 7:30pm (doors open at 4:30pm) 📍 Southern Strain Brewing Company, 165 Brumley Ave, Concord, NC 28025 The event is sponsored by Doug and Cheryl Kelling, Greater Charlotte...

Friends of the Midland Library Fall Book Sale

Written by Abby Cagle on October 30, 2023.

The Friends of the Midland Library is hosting its annual fall book sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, to benefit the Midland library. This year’s fall book sale will be at a new location, the Black-Phillips American Legion Post 433, 12975 Cabarrus Station Road in Midland. In addition to finding great books before the holidays, you can check out some of the amazing items the American Legion has. The Friends of the Midland Library will also honor all veterans with special commemorative coins, thanks to a grant from Friends of North Carolina Public Libraries.

🤗 Drop Off a Warm Meal and Get More Than You Expect

Written by Abby Cagle on June 27, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Cabarrus Meals on Wheels (Cabarrus MOW) is a nonprofit organization that provides a daily hot and nutritious meal to seniors and disabled individuals who are unable to shop for or prepare meals for themselves. They have become an essential part of the community, providing not only meals but also socialization, wellness checks, and peace of mind for families. All of this allows seniors to live independently longer in their own homes – which is where they really want to be. “It sure is nice to know you have a good meal on the way, especially when you feel...

👦🏽👨 Empowering Youth, Transforming Lives

Written by Abby Cagle on June 20, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cabarrus County (BBBS) has played an important role in our community since 2004, providing mentoring programs to children facing adversity. They have seen tremendous growth over the years, with 271 children served in 2023, up from 103 in 2015. Their goal for 2024 is to serve 300 children in Cabarrus County. BBBS creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Their tailored mentoring programs include the High School Bigs program for elementary school students, the Beyond School...

🍽️🌍 Beyond a Meal: Nourishing Hope and Dreams

Written by Abby Cagle on June 13, 2023. Posted in Connect.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Lifeline Charlotte Centre, located within Gibson Mill in Concord, has been making a profound impact since its opening in January 2022. As a non-profit organization, Lifeline is dedicated to combating hunger by packaging highly nutritious, shelf-stable meals for hungry children both locally and across the globe. With a mission to provide not just meals but also hope and a chance for a better future, Lifeline invites people of all ages and abilities to join their cause. Lifeline goes above and beyond merely providing meals. The impact of their meals extends...