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Spring Meeting Results

Thanks to everyone who came to our spring meeting tonight. We had a great group in attendance and several new faces as well! Welcome to new members Lori Clay and Howard Layson.

We heard outstanding presentations by representatives of Esther’s Heart for Transformation Ministry, SURF (Service, Unity, Recovery Foundation), and the Community Free Clinic. This cycle’s donation has been awarded to Esther’s Heart for Transformation Ministry, committed to serving God and the needs of others through various empowerment workshops, support, encouragement, motivation, and hunger relief. Nominated by Margaret and Wayne Dabbs.

Our next meeting is Thursday, July 24, at 7 pm at Covenant Classical School, 3200 Patrick Henry Drive, Concord. Thanks to Angela and Michael Quillen for hosting.

Nominations for our next cycle are now open. Any member can nominate a local non-profit. The only requirements are that the organization is a 501 c 3 and that all funds will be used in Cabarrus County. A random drawing will be held to determine presenters if more than three non-profits are nominated.

Contact Elaine or Jack with any questions.

Together, we are making a difference! This cycle has generated at least $4500 for our designated non-profit. After this cycle’s distribution, we will have donated nearly $70,000 to local non-profits since our inception in July 2021.

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Thank you for your generous gift to CVAN!

http://www.cvan.org

We really appreciate the opportunity to share with you the impact that your generosity makes in our community. 

Just last year, we provided support to 1,630 women and children through our many services – from our 24-Hotline, Shelter, Court Program, Jail Program, Outreach Center and more.

Thank you for being a part of changing the lives of battered women and their children as they rebuild their lives free from violence.

Best wishes to all during the upcoming holiday season, and thank you for sharing in our belief that peace on earth, begins at home.

Sincerely,

Mary Margaret Flynn

Executive Director

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October ’24 Meeting

We would to thank Dan Barrier, Margaret Dabbs, Bob Anderson, and Jean and Bob Gantt for filling in for Elaine and Jack. We truly appreciate each member, who gives through checks or Grapevine subscriptions, to help our quarterly winner, CVAN (Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network) further their efforts in serving our community. Seeing our efforts help these non-profits do amazing things is gratifying. 

Congratulations on another hour well spent supporting our community. It’s not too early to nominate a non-profit for our next cycle or suggest a new meeting location.

The quarterly meeting was held at Hellighters Mission at the Cross on Thursday, October 24 at 7 pm.

Presentations on behalf of the following organizations will be made at our meeting:

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County – was founded in 1989 by local churches. Through faith, innovation, and passion, and thanks to community partners, volunteers, donors, and advocates, Habitat Cabarrus has significantly impacted Cabarrus County since its founding. Guided by God, Habitat Cabarrus transforms lives and our community by uniting all around the cause of decent affordable housing for everyone. Nominated by Jeff Gallup.

CVAN ( Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network) provides safety, shelter, and support for battered women and children in Cabarrus County. Since 1982 – building a world where every home is a safe home. Nominated by Margaret and Wayne Dabbs.

Feeding Kannapolis Hunger – a totally volunteer organization that serves the food-insecure community. It began in 2017 by providing healthy weekend backpack meals to four Kannapolis elementary schools. Through partnerships with local farmers and churches FKH gleans, harvests, and shares eggs, fresh fruit, and vegetables by having drive-through free markets. They also conduct health and wellness markets at churches in Kannapolis and Concord.

The meeting started with a review of how our last donation was put to use by Wish for Wheels, followed by three presentations from members, a discussion, and a vote.

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Summer Meeting

Our next quarterly meeting is Thursday, July 25 at 7 pm in the Coltrane Room at Central United Methodist Church. Our Q2 recipient, Hellfighters of Concord Mission at the Cross, will share how they have used our $4400 donation. There is still time to nominate a charity for the upcoming donation cycle. We will choose our three presenting charities one week prior to our meeting. Any non-profit receiving our funds must be a 501 (c) 3 and funds must used in Cabarrus County. 

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January’s Meeting

After three wonderful presentations by local charities, members voted to award this quarter’s donation to Lifeline Ministries. Lifeline provides nutritious meals to children and families facing hunger in our community and around the world: students, refugees, families, as well as communities recovering from natural disasters. 

We also heard from last quarter’s recipient, Operation Decisive Victory about how our donation has helped veterans and their families get back on their feet.

There is still time to donate via Grapevine. Elaine and Jack would also be happy to pick up a check from you if more convenient.

Member Angela Quillen has offered to host our next meeting at Covenant Classical School on Thursday, April 18 at 7 pm.

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Lifeline Ministries

Lifeline Ministries – provides nutritious meals to children and families facing hunger in our community and around the world: students, refugees, families, as well as communities recovering from natural disasters.

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Piedmont Choral Society

Piedmont Choral Society – an all-volunteer, auditioned chorus that includes singers from across the community. PCS provides high-caliber performances of both sacred and secular choral masterworks with orchestra. Concerts include an annual fall hymn sing and an all-patriotic music series in June. 

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January Meeting

Working to help ours help themselves 

Our quarterly meeting will be thisThursday, January 18 at 7 pm in the Coltrane Room at Central United Methodist Church, 30 Union Street North. 

Presentations on behalf of the following groups will take place at our meeting.

Piedmont Choral Society – an all-volunteer, auditioned chorus that includes singers from across the community. PCS provides high-caliber performances of both sacred and secular choral masterworks with orchestra. Concerts include an annual fall hymn sing and an all-patriotic music series in June. 

LIfeline Ministries – provides nutritious meals to children and families facing hunger in our community and around the world: students, refugees, families, as well as communities recovering from natural disasters.

Wish for Wheels – empowers well-being in kids, families, and communities through the gift of a new bike/helmet to 2nd graders in Title I Elementary Schools. 

The meeting will start with a review of how our last donation was put to use by Operation Decisive Victory, followed by three presentations from members, a discussion, and a vote. We will finish the meeting at 8 PM.

Please join us in person if possible. If unable to attend, email your vote to Tim Foley: tfoley265@gmail.com