November 20, 2018
Encouraging relationships forming in Walker and Buford Tutoring
The school year is off to a fast start. It is hard to believe Thanksgiving break is already here. With a fun school year also comes fun times after school at Buford and Walker with Abundant Life’s tutoring programs! On Mondays, 7th and 8th graders from our Prospect neighborhood spend time with UVA students, working on homework and enhancing their reading and math skills. On Tuesdays and...
November 13, 2018
Royal Girls’ film “Spreading Prospectivity” to premiere 11/29
Abundant Life's Royal Girls are excited to invite you to the world premiere of their film, "Spreading Prospectivity," a look at positivity in Prospect. The girls have worked very hard on the film in partnership with Light House Studio and would love to have you join them for the premiere! The free screening will be on Thursday, November 29 at Light House Studio, 220 West Market Street, at...
November 6, 2018
My Abundant Life Story: Jennifer Flack
Over the past four years, I have had the privilege to volunteer with Abundant Life, primarily through their tutoring programs. Reflecting on my undergrad years and now on my life in graduate school, I couldn’t imagine a more rewarding way to be involved in the community as a student and community member myself. In a time where I could seclude myself within the academic world of UVa, the...
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 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...