July 25, 2018
ABC Benefit Event Celebrates Ministry’s Past and Present
On June 23, nearly 200 Abundant Life friends and supporters attended our first ever Art of Building Community benefit dinner at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Showcasing artwork from Abundant Life students, the event began with music by the Chickenhead Blues Band and a catered dinner by Mission BBQ. The program included moving testimonials by former participants Rashard Davis (video) and...
June 26, 2018
My Abundant Life Story: Philadelphia Eagles WR Rashard Davis
Fresh off a Super Bowl victory in his rookie season, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Rashard Davis returned to his hometown of Charlottesville and sat down with us for an interview about his time in Abundant Life. Little did he know that we had a big surprise for him. Photo and video credit: Laura Merricks
June 20, 2018
STRIVE celebrates 18 mentoring pairs, honors 4 graduates
On June 13, STRIVE students, mentors, their families, and Abundant Life board members came together at Trinity Presbyterian Church for the program's annual End of the Year Banquet. Following a delicious meal catered by Wayside Chicken, students and mentors took turns sharing the student's goals and accomplishments from the year, allowing those gathered to celebrate the students' successes and...
January 20, 2018
Scores attend 16th Annual Fifeville MLK Day Celebration
As the sun set on January 15, in what has become a beloved annual tradition in Fifeville, a crowd several hundred strong gathered in front of Buford Middle School to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
November 9, 2017
5/8 Dodgeball: Rap, Videography and Brotherhood
Light House is a local non-profit that aims to equip Charlottesville’s young people with the skills and confidence to tell their stories and build community through filmmaking.
March 26, 2017
Abundant Life volunteer Jonathan Showalter wins statewide mentor award!
On March 23, Virginia Mentoring Partnership (VMP) honored longtime Abundant Life volunteer and current STRIVE mentor Jonathan Showalter as one of two 2017 Outstanding Mentors! Jonathan received his award in a ceremony held at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond in front of a packed audience that included his family and STRIVE Coordinator Dylan Rosenthal. VMP chose Jonathan from many nominees across...