October 20, 2026
Seeing Beyond Our Walls: Katrina Hunter’s Abundant Life Story
In a recent interview with Katrina Hunter, mother of former participant Rashard Davis, we asked about her journey with Abundant Life over the years. As a deeply involved community member, her insights beautifully illustrate the power of love, consistency, and dedication. Thank you, Katrina, for not only leading our 2026 United Way Day of Caring, but for setting a powerful example of what...
September 26, 2026
Day of Caring volunteers bring new life to 782
On September 16, dedicated volunteers participating in the United Way's annual Day of Caring blessed us with their time and talents. We were thrilled to welcome them into our community to breathe new life into 782 Prospect with a fresh coat of paint. We want to especially shout out Katrina, Vera, Sally, Tonya, Janelle, and Alana for the dedication you all showed despite the intensity of...
September 10, 2026
UVA Health teaches healthy eating to 5/8 Club Summer Program
This summer, Abundant Life's 5/8 Club partnered with UVA Health Office of Community Engagement and Health Outcomes to pilot a healthy eating program. The second week, we took the boys shopping and learned how to read nutrition labels and ingredient lists, to know what we are putting in our bodies. We did a fun activity where the guys were tasked with finding the healthiest and unhealthiest...
July 23, 2026
What drawing and Abundant Life mean to me
We are blessed to work with so many amazing children, and we want to introduce you to one of them. Celeste is 11 and a participant in our Middle School Tutoring program. She was kind enough to share her artwork with us, as well as the impact that drawing and Abundant Life have had on her life. "I started drawing when I was four years old. I began making art because it quickly became a fun hobby...
February 27, 2026
Lifting Black Voices: Mrs. Lula Rogers, Abundant Life Co-Founder
Today, in celebration of Black History Month, we honor our co-founder and spiritual grandmother, Mrs. Lula Rogers. Born in Charlottesville in 1917, Lula Wicks married Charles Rogers, who died in 1946. Mrs. Rogers worked as a housekeeper and then an educator for 30 years. She served in the cafeteria at Burley High School before becoming a teacher’s assistant at McGuffey School. After McGuffey’s...
February 12, 2026
Lifting Black Voices: Alicia Lugo
Today, we honor Charlottesville native, and education trailblazer, Alicia Lugo, who impacted our area for decades as an educator, community leader, entrepreneur, and activist. Alicia Lugo attended then-segregated Burley High School before graduating from Hampton University. She returned to Charlottesville to teach in the City schools and then served eleven years on the Charlottesville City...