Common Heart Getting Ahead Meals

Part of Common Heart's Economic Empowerment initiative, Getting Ahead is a 19-session program for families facing poverty. Participants are paid a $35 Walmart gift card per session, enjoy free dinner and childcare, and work through topics like the 11 essential resources everyone needs to thrive (only one being financial support). Graduates leave with a personal plan and ongoing support, including 18 months of free life coaching, monthly workshops, and even a $500 emergency savings match after completing follow-up workshops.

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Volunteer Information:

Each session begins with a shared meal in which volunteers help provide dinner for over 40 participants. You can sign up as a group or individual to bless families with a warm meal. They need meals on 5/21, 5/26, 5/28, 6/9, and 6/16. Meals can be dropped off at one of the locations below at 5:30 pm or they can be picked up from your home.

• Drop off location one: Siler Presbyterian church in Wesley Chapel, 6301 Weddington Road, Matthews, NC 28104

• Drop off location two: 116 Business Park Drive, Indian Trail, NC 28079

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For meal ideas or more information, contact Grace Lotharp or send an email to Empowerment Outreach with Common Heart.