Tag: non-profit

🤗 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...