Stories

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 […]

Jul 25, 2024

How long have you been in the Prospect Avenue community; What was it like then? Since I was sixteen my mom had a house on Rock Creek, and at that time Prospect was separated. At that time, Rydell and Mrs. Dequita ran Abundant Life, and I would catch the bus over here because I knew […]

May 13, 2024

ABUNDANT LIFE’S PROGRAM, BIBLE CLUB, 2024 session came to an end on Friday, May 3rd. Throughout the year, our youth have learned about God and how to honor Him and serve Him in the beauty of their youth. Through scripture, song, crafts, and play, our students were equipped with the gospel to spread in their […]

Apr 11, 2024

ABUNDANT LIFE PARTICIPANT, GIAUNA has been attending programming since she was nine years old, when her family moved into the community. Giauna has participated in Elementary Tutoring & Bible Club as a youth, and now Middle School Tutoring & Royal Girls. At Royal Girls, Giauna, along with her peers, are learning how to live out […]