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by Vicky Partin, Retired CVEM Lay Missioner Some people come and go. Some people stay awhile and linger in our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.This vintage saying certainly holds true for Dorothy Carlsen, a lady I remember often when...

At CVEM, we have always worked strategically with the funds you have entrusted to us to assist our low-income and vulnerable neighbors. More than ever those funds are needed to help families disproportionately affected by COVID-19. CVEM staff and...

Donate In compliance with current guidelines regarding the CONVID-19 pandemic, the CVEM ministry house is now closed to the public . However, we remain firmly committed to serving our most vulnerable neighbors as the health and economic eff...

On a weekly or bi-weekly basis, trained volunteers spend a morning at CVEM welcoming neighbors needing assistance and meeting with them to listen compassionately, ask clarifying questions, help to problem-solve situations, and connect with other ...

A couple of weeks ago, I visited the Legacy Museum with a group I’ve been a part of called Infusion. As a group that strives to disband racism, we have had quite a few trips and meetings discussing the histories of different cultures, timelines...

It's no secret that our volunteers are an integral part of CVEM! We've been lucky enough to have US Army Ranger, Staff Sgt. Patrick James working with us as an intern since January of this year. Working on a master's degree, one of Pat's Courses ...

This November, as part of Georgia Gives on Giving Tuesday, we at CVEM ask you for your financial support as we invite you get to know our neighbors in the Chattahoochee Valley. Neighbors like Ms. A, a hard-working personal care assistant with ...

"I came in for help with my mortgage and left with so much more!" These were the words of Mrs. M, a woman who recently came to one of CVEM's Direct Service appointments. Mrs. M, 42, is married, employed and has children excelling academically...

We are finally settling down after an AMAZING week of TAP 2017: Transforming Me to We! We wanted to make sure you saw an amazing article about our TAP Director Debbie Anderson. Wow, she's incredible! There are also some great videos of teen...

What is $75 worth to you? When I moved to Columbus in August 2014, my third move in less than 20 months, I ended up renting a large storage unit for all the stuff that would not comfortably fit into my 1,600 sq. ft. apartment!! I got what I thi...