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Putting Food Back on the Table: Ada Jenkins’ Holistic Approach to Solving...
Scarcity. It is the fundamental economic problem of having unlimited wants and needs in a world of limited resources. For many of our neighbors in North Mecklenburg County, scarcity presents itself...
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Ada in Action: Charlyn’s Story
We firmly believe that education is the key to ending poverty, and we love working with client-partners like Charlyn to further their education! As a single mother, Charlyn came to the Ada Jenkins...
View ArticleAda in Action: Rachel’s Story
Rachel, a single mom with two children, is a domestic violence survivor. When she became homeless and turned to the Ada Jenkins Center, we partnered with her to find shelter, food, and financial...
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Ada in Action: Guest Post
Our People by Danielle Rifkin, Davidson College student The Ada Jenkins Center and the nearby Davidson College’s long history of partnership benefits both the Center and Davidson’s student body....
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Ada in Action: Scenes from Love Week
Last week was Elevation Church’s annual LOVE Week, and they poured out love on the Center and our community. Volunteers worked in the pantry and organized a carnival for our client-partners, their...
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Saddling Up For A New School Year
By Elizabeth Davis With August in full force, families are gearing up for a farewell to summer and a return to school. Education is important, especially when there’s a positive correlation between the...
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Ada in Action: Emily’s Story
Emily’s Story I initially came with my service dog, Blaze, to the Ada Jenkins Center to meet with Crisis Assistance Ministry for financial assistance. Some time later, we returned because we no...
View ArticleThe Importance Of Transportation For Getting Out Of Poverty
For many unemployed people living in poverty, finding a job is only half the problem. The other half? Getting to work. Owning a car can be an enormous financial burden. In one article published by the...
View ArticleThe Ada Jenkins Free Clinic Works to Keep Our Patients Healthy
Coughing, sneezing, fevers and chills – the inevitable flu and cold season are upon us. Fortunately, the Ada Jenkins Free Clinic is working to keep people healthy. Our medical clinic offers free...
View ArticleOn Hunger, Giving Thanks, and Paying It Forward This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and while many associate the holiday with turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and giving thanks, a quick history refresher on the origins of the holiday shows it has...
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