March 8, 2018
From Abundant Life to Super Bowl Champion!
Former Abundant Life participant Rashard Davis capped his rookie season in the NFL with every football player’s dream: a Super Bowl Championship! For Rashard, it was his fourth dream come true in just the last 13 months: graduate from college (James Madison University), win a college football national championship, play in the NFL (Philadelphia Eagles), and win a Super Bowl. Of the last...
March 1, 2018
$18,750 Vehicle Match EXCEEDED!
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” – Phil. 1:3-5 God has been SO good to us! After both our 15-passenger vehicles died last year, we asked you to pray, give to our vehicle fund, and share our need on social media, and you responded in a BIG way. We are...
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.
December 8, 2017
2017 Year in Review – Rejoice with Us!!
Notable Numbers: 90 students in our K-12 programs 93% of 12th graders involved 4 years or more graduated from high school! 180 volunteer tutors, camp/VBS counselors, event helpers, and clerical assistants 2 FIDA participants became home owners for the first time! 21 FIDA participants completed the Financial literacy class; 14 did mentoring 3 FIDA/Cville Works Initiative participants obtained...
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.
August 17, 2017
Shining Light in the Darkness: A Response to August 12
Dear Abundant Life Family and Friends, We are sure you have seen or heard horrifying accounts of this past weekend’s hate-inspired demonstrations in our city by neo-Nazis, white nationalists, and the Ku Klux Klan. Our friends and neighbors are still reporting harassment by those who have lingered or make their home here. These actions have hit very close to home for us, and not just...