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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...

“Hi. I just saw a post on Facebook about your CHAIRity event coming up and I want to refurbish a chair to donate for the event. CVEM helped me pay for school a few years ago. You just can’t know how much your help meant to me and I want to ...

“Look for where God is at work and join in.” A friend shared this quote earlier this year as we began preparations for strategic planning at CVEM . In its stark simplicity this statement serves as a guidepost for our future and it surely ref...

Looking for some great reflections for Advent? These Reflections on Social Justice for the Season of Advent just may be for you! This is the work of the Episcopal Networks Collaborative, comprised of the Episcopal Network of Economic Justice, Un...

CVEM Co-Founder Vicky Partin recently was interviewed for her work in ministry. She currently serves as Diocesan Jubilee Officer for the Diocese of Atlanta and Vice President of the Episcopal Network of Economic Justice. We love and are ever-in...

In our May newsletter, we shared the inspiring story of one of our clients, Tiara Lawson, and asked for contributions to help Tiara achieve her current career goal of obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Thanks to you, Tiara...

A couple weeks ago we held an online auction fundraiser. This was our first year hosting Auction for Action and it was a HUGE success! Thanks to you kind folks (or should we say competitive bidders?!), we raised more than we originally anticipat...

Check out our fabulous new group of Infusion students! The year officially kicked off Sept. 10 at the opening retreat, a yearly tradition. Since 2006, CVEM has engaged high school students in a 9-month program developing servant leaders t...

We had such a wonderful evening Sunday at our Concert & Celebration honoring 20 Years of TAP ! The night started with a fabulous concert of "Bluegrass Served Up Family Style" by Debbie Anderson, her brothers & friends. We carried over the eve...

Last Sunday, Infusion teens met with Liz Dillard of the Homeless Resource Network . (This year the students have chosen to study Homelessness for their theme). Among many things, she talked about the reasons that people end up homeless, and th...