December 3, 2019
Invest in their hopes and dreams this #GivingTuesday (video)
"What shall I return to the LORD for all his goodness to me?" - Psalm 116:12 This #GivingTuesday, invest in the hopes and dreams of our Prospect neighbors! All donations made on #GivingTuesday (December 3) will be matched up to $15,000 thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. Maximize your impact by giving right at 8AM EST on Facebook to have your gift triple matched! Or give any other...
November 18, 2019
Catching up with artist Amdane Sanda
Fresh off having his artwork featured at ArtBeat of Cville, longtime Abundant Life participant and STRIVE graduate Amdane Sanda will display a large-scale, intricate work titled "Person in the Woods" at the Welcome Gallery's First Friday exhibit opening on December 6. Amdane is one of 11 artists participating in New City Arts' 2019-2020 Artist Exchange, a program that brings together local...
November 6, 2019
Fellows Reflection: James Gilliam
Each month, a member of the Abundant Life Fellows 2019-20 Class will be sharing a personal reflection on our blog. This month we hear from James on STRIVE and the story of Gideon. “I’m not going unless you make me laugh.” “I’m not going unless there is WiFi.” These phrases were floating around the bus as we made our way to Watermarks Camp in Scottsville, VA. With an energized group of students...
October 30, 2019
Local artists lending talents to ArtBeat of Cville benefit
On November 22, a diverse group of local musicians, poets, and visual artists will come together to share their talents, all to benefit the Abundant Life Fellows Program! Our second ArtBeat of Cville event offers live music, art, and poetry, food and drinks, for just $15. Grab your tickets and spread the word! Confirmed artists: Nathan Colberg (singer/songwriter) Nate Emmanuel (rapping/singing)...
October 23, 2019
“Spreading Prospectivity” screening at Virginia Film Festival!
We are thrilled that the Royal Girls' short film, Spreading Prospectivity, has been selected for a special screening at the Virginia Film Festival! Light House Studio will feature Spreading Prospectivity on October 24 at Vinegar Hill Theatre alongside other short films by its students, followed by a discussion with the young filmmakers. Spreading Prospectivity takes a deeper look into the minds...
October 16, 2019
Welcome Bruce Boling, our new Young Men’s Program Coordinator!
We are excited to announce the addition of Bruce Boling to our staff as the new Young Men’s Program Coordinator! His responsibilities include overseeing the 5/8 Club and STRIVE as well as middle school tutoring with Young Women's Program Coordinator Sonia Montalvo. He holds an Associate Degree from the New Life Community School of Ministry Bible Institute. Bruce is also the pastor of Columbia...