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...
June 23, 2023
Art of Building Community Art Auction was a Success!
Thank you to each of you who came out to our Art of Building Community annual art auction fundraiser on June 8th! We were truly blessed by your presence, along with the beautiful space provided by First Presbyterian Church, and are so grateful to our artists and sponsors – all of which made this event possible. Thus far, we have raised $16,000 from the event, which is 75% of our goal to raise...
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...
February 15, 2023
ABUNDANT MADNESS 🏀🔥Is Back !
Join us! Abundant Madness is an all-day watch party featuring food, drinks, and raffle drawings on Day One of the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament! Experience all the action surrounded by fans as excited as you are. . . while using your basketball knowledge (or just straight luck) to pick game winners and earn prizes. All funds raised through the event will support Abundant Life...
February 8, 2023
Abundant Life Black History Month Highlights: Vinegar Hill, The Demolished Thriving Black Neighborhood
For our second week of Abundant Life Black History, we’d like to highlight a community of thriving black residents in Charlottesville, Virginia, that was destroyed in 1964 as part of a citywide redevelopment program. This neighborhood was known as Vinegar Hill, which extended through Main Street and the east end of the Downtown Mall. Post-Civil War, African American Families began moving into...
February 1, 2023
Abundant Life Black History Month 2023 Highlights: UVa Black Hidden Nurses
Abundant Life Ministries is celebrating Black History Month by taking time to reflect on historical and notable people who have contributed to our community, nation, and world. To kick off this month of noteworthy stories, are a group of nurses, now known as the UVa Hidden Nurses, who defied the odds of segregation and racial inequality in our very own city of Charlottesville and the University...