December 16, 2020
God at work: Our 2020 Annual Report
Dear Abundant Life Family, This has been a challenging year. From a global pandemic, to racial unrest, to a polarized political climate, we have all had to wrestle with how to navigate these uncertain times. It is important to acknowledge these realities, but we refuse to stop there. We are committed to asking the question: “Where is God at work, and how might we join God’s work?” When we...
December 1, 2020
Honor the resilience of Prospect families this #GivingTuesday!
We've created a video for #GivingTuesday to honor the resilience of Prospect families during COVID-19. Now, we're inviting you to honor our neighbors' resilience with a generous gift! All donations made on December 1 will be matched up to $15,000 thanks to anonymous donors! Want to have your donation TRIPLED? Submit a gift through our Facebook fundraiser right at 8AM EST and Facebook will...
November 27, 2020
Partnership with Habitat fulfills Harmony Ridge vision
This Thanksgiving, ten families celebrated the holiday in their brand new home, thanks to a partnership between Abundant Life and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville. On November 7, three years after its groundbreaking, Habitat dedicated ten new homes at Harmony Ridge (off of 5th Street SW) on land it acquired from Abundant Life. In 2004 and 2008, Abundant Life bought adjoining...
November 24, 2020
Helping Prospect families experience abundant life
Dear Abundant Life Family, In the midst of “social distancing,” we continue to see reminders of how God remains present and at work in the lives of Prospect neighborhood families. We are deeply grateful for the tangible impact your generosity provides. It reminds us that we are not alone. For these reasons, we have hope. Even in 2020, Abundant Life is possible During a season in which housing...
November 5, 2020
Lora Kelley live stream concert to benefit Abundant Life!
On Wednesday, December 9, The Front Porch will host singer-songwriter and Abundant Life volunteer Lora Kelley for a live stream concert benefitting Abundant Life. Lora, who will be debuting new music, will be joined by special guests Michael Clem, Rusty Speidel, Nan Macmillan, and our very own Angel Feero! Lora's performance is part of The Front Porch's Save the Music series, which splits...
October 28, 2020
Academic Enrichment programs garner media attention
In the absence of in-person instruction this fall by City schools, Abundant Life's Academic Enrichment programs are filling a void, and local media are taking notice. The lead article in the Daily Progress on October 12 featured a large photo of Elementary Programming Coordinator Angel Feero and the headline, "Local organizations step in to fill gaps for working families." The article describes...