November 27, 2018
#GivingTuesday Video: We asked our participants…
"What do you like about Abundant Life?" "What shall I return to the LORD for all his goodness to me?" - Psalm 116:12 Make an impact for Prospect families and help us reach our #GivingTuesday goal of $25,000! Here's how: 1. Give on Facebook, preferably right at 8AM EST (Facebook will match donations until $7 million has been reached) or through our website. All donations made on Tuesday,...
October 23, 2018
Students and mentors bond at annual STRIVE Retreat
For the sixth straight fall, STRIVE students and mentors descended on Watermarks Camp in Scottsville for an overnight retreat on October 12-13. Because of STRIVE's reliance on one-on-one relationships, the annual retreat is not only a great way for mentoring pairs to bond with each other, but with other members of the program, as well. Upon arrival, counselors showed each group of seven to its...
October 11, 2018
Community Bridges 5K to benefit Abundant Life
As part of President Ryan's inauguration weekend, UVA is hosting a Community Bridges 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 20. To demonstrate the University's commitment to a strong nonprofit sector, the 5K benefits the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) and its member organizations, including Abundant Life! Please consider joining our team by participating in one of three ways: Run/Walk for free...
October 4, 2018
Welcome new staff Kelsey, Cooper, and Sonia!
We are excited to announce three new additions to our staff: Kelsey Veldhuizen, Cooper Good, and Sonia Montalvo! See their roles and get to know them below. KELSEY VELDHUIZEN Volunteer Coordinator Kelsey began serving as a volunteer tutor at Abundant Life during her time as a Trinity Fellow in 2017-18. She joined staff in the summer of 2018 as the Volunteer Coordinator, serving as an AmeriCorps...
September 28, 2018
Wildrock Girls Summit provides empowering life lessons
In partnership with City of Promise and Jefferson Area CHIP, Abundant Life traveled beyond the city limits for Wildrock Girls Summit on Friday, September 21. Twelve girls loaded up the bus for some fun in the wilderness and time to reflect on their Girl Power! Upon arriving, both Wildrock staff and women of the Charlottesville community greeted the girls. Their mission? To affirm and encourage...
August 25, 2018
Citikidz 2018: an unforgettable week
This summer marked Abundant Life’s 10th year of attending Summer’s Best Two Weeks Citikidz Camp, affectionately known as “SB2Dub! Citikidz.” A week-long overnight Christian sports camp specifically aimed at serving urban youth, Citikidz is located in the beautiful mountains of Rector, PA near Laurel Mountain State Park. Our small group of young ladies were all returning campers, including one...