December 10, 2018
2018: Notable Accomplishments, Notable Needs
This year has been a season of transition for Abundant Life Ministries. During this spring I was hired as Executive Director, and we took further steps to clarify the direction of our ministry and invest more deeply in the lives of those in our neighborhood. Since the spring, we have developed a strategic plan that outlines our strategic goals for the next three years. These goals include...
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...
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...
July 4, 2018
Reflecting on two years of mentoring through LQ Sr
For the last two years I’ve been a volunteer leader of Ladies of Quality (LQ) Sr, Abundant Life’s mentoring program for high school girls. Along with another UVA student, SK, I’ve had the amazing experience of getting to know three young women who are all long-time Abundant Life participants. We’ve spent most of our time together at the White House, which had just been remodeled when our group...