Stories

Feb 28, 2025

This week we are highlighting educator, Esther Vassar of Lane High School who stood in the gap for her students at a time of racial discrepancy.  Lane High School, preceding Charlottesville High School, was a segregated High School in Charlottesville up until 1959, following a three-year battle in federal court to avoid integration of schools […]

Feb 21, 2025

For the second week of Black History Month, we will be highlighting Community Care Pastor and leader, Pastor Desmond Glenn of Portico Church. Raised by his grandparents after losing both parents at an early age, Pastor Desmond Glenn grew up in Southeast Arkansas in a small town called Marvell, Arkansas. He grew up on a […]

Feb 14, 2025

Abundant Life Ministries is celebrating Black History Month 2025 by taking time to reflect on notable people and community leaders who have contributed to our unique Charlottesville community. Creating history isn’t easy, and we are thankful for all who led and continue to lead the way to a better tomorrow. To kick off this month […]

Nov 20, 2024

The ministry has made a big difference in the community, and I can’t thank you all enough for that. Growing up on Prospect Avenue I have been in Prospect Avenue for 55 years. My family moved here from Ridge Street and into this house (780 Prospect Avenue) when I was 10 years old. On Ridge […]

Nov 12, 2024

Three years ago, no one would believe that I was in college, let alone doing anything positive. Without Abundant Life, I would not be where I am today. How long have you been in the Prospect Community and how long have you been a part of Abundant Life? I didn’t live in Prospect; I live […]

Oct 10, 2024

It’s a blessing to have you all and I appreciate you all a lot because it does take a village to raise kids. How long have you been here in the Prospect Community? I have been in the Prospect Community for 6 years. I am a Charlottesville Native; I grew up here and I’ve seen […]