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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 o...

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...

"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 do s...

"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 reflect...

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...