February 6, 2024
Black History Month 2024 Highlights: Gregory H. Swanson, First Student to Integrate the University of Virginia
Abundant Life Ministries is celebrating Black History Month 2024 by taking time to reflect on historical events and notable people who have contributed to our unique Charlottesville community. Creating history isn’t easy, and we are thankful for all who led and continue to lead the way to a better tomorrow. To kick off this month of noteworthy stories is Gregory H. Swanson- the first student to...
January 26, 2024
Unique conversation with UVA President, Jim Ryan, CATO Institutes Walter Olsen, and Eddie Howard on people of faith
Join us on February 20th in the Rotunda Dome Room for a unique faith conversation with Uva President Jim Ryan, CATO Institutes Walter Olsen, and Abundant Life’s Executive Director, Eddie Howard. The panel will focus on cultivating a new perspective on people of faith and what they do for our communities- how they mend and uplift lives.
August 15, 2023
Welcome Back, Angel Feero!
We are blessed to have Angel Feero back as the Young Women’s Program Coordinator! Prior to her sabbatical in Costa Rica alongside her husband, Richard Feero, and their kids, Angel worked as the Elementary Program Coordinator from August 2017 to June 2021. Angel, we are thankful for your return and pray over your time here and the relationships that you will further cultivate as you continue...
July 11, 2023
Dominion Energy Check Presentation Ceremony
Over the past 27 years of Ministry, Abundant Life has been able to partner not only with the community that it walks alongside, but several other organizations that have a mission of community empowerment. Our 5th grade through one-year post-high school programs’ initiative is to highlight youth leadership and building community beginning as early as 11 years old. With this initiative in...
July 10, 2023
The Dickerson House Dedication Ceremony
On Saturday, July 8th 2023, Abundant Life Ministries dedicated its 780 Prospect Avenue Building to the Dickerson Family; a staple family in the Prospect Avenue neighborhood whose family grew up in the house before it was sold by the family to the ministry. We were honored to be joined by the Dickerson family on such a memorable day as Dorenda Johnson, daughter, honored her father, mother, and...
February 28, 2023
Abundant Life Ministries Black History Month 2023 Highlights: Alex-Zan, Local Charlottesville Activist
As Black History Month comes to a close, we want to remember that history is always being written and we are grateful for those who pioneered and continue to pioneer against the odds. We would like to dedicate this Highlight to Community Activist, Educator, Entertainer, and Motivator, Mr. Alex-Zan. Mr. Alex-Zan began his activism when he was one of the 12 youths who integrated Charlottesville...