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Help Us Make an Impact
posted on Apr 9, 2020 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...
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Direct Service
Volunteering in Direct Service – A Commitment to Neighborliness
posted on Sep 3, 2019 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 ...
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Infusion
A Reflection on the Legacy Museum
posted on Jul 16, 2019 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...
Read MoreThank You, Pat!
posted on Jul 15, 2019 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 ...
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Direct Service
Getting to Know Ms. A
posted on Nov 21, 2018 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 ...
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Direct Service
Helping Mrs. M
posted on Nov 17, 2017 "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...
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TAP
TAP in the News
posted on Jul 14, 2017 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...
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Direct Service
My $75 Story
posted on May 11, 2017 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...
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Direct Service
Ms. F was helped by our nonprofit; now she's running her own
posted on Apr 27, 2017 "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...
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Direct Service
An invitation from our director
posted on Apr 20, 2017 "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...
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