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What Makes Cabarrus County Great is a blog that highlights the unique stories, people, organizations, places, and assets that make this community a wonderful place to live and call home. Through inspiring articles and local insights, the blog celebrates the spirit, culture, and opportunities that make Cabarrus County special.

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The Vision Behind Cooperative Christian Ministry’s Rebuilders Campus

The Rebuilders Campus is constructing a future filled with opportunity, hope, and stability for individuals and families facing homelessness.
Mount Pleasant Food Ministry

Mount Pleasant Food Ministry: Feeding Hope

Over the past two decades, Mount Pleasant Food Ministry has embodied that spirit of compassion and service.

Cabarrus Arts Council: Building Community Through the Arts

Cabarrus County is a place where creativity thrives, and at the heart of its artistic community is the Cabarrus Arts Council. Leading the charge in fostering the county’s vibrant arts scene is Liz Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Cabarrus Arts Council.

What Makes Cabarrus County Great: Present Age Ministries

Present Age Ministries stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, embodying the qualities that make Cabarrus County a remarkable place to live, work, and play. Headquartered at 280 Concord Parkway South in Concord, North Carolina, this nonprofit organization is committed to confronting the harrowing realities of sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking of teen girls. By equipping our communities with prevention strategies, awareness campaigns, and holistic survivor care, Present Age Ministries strengthens the county’s fabric with a profound sense of purpose and compassion.
Dr. Jessica Grant, Executive Director of Healthy Cabarrus

Cabarrus Health Alliance and Healthy Cabarrus

Keeping up with the rapidly growing population is challenging, but it hasn’t stopped Cabarrus County from thriving through it all. This is one of the many reasons why it’s such a great place to live. Thanks to the dedication of our nonprofit and government agencies, the evolving needs of our community are being addressed to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone living here.

Ann Benfield – Cabarrus County’s Champion for Young Children

As the Executive Director of the Cabarrus County Partnership for Children, Ann has devoted nearly 16 years to advancing the organization’s mission of connecting purpose, people, and programs to improve child well-being. Under her leadership, the Partnership has grown into a vital resource for the community, collaborating with local educators, healthcare providers, government agencies, and nonprofits to ensure children get the best possible start in life.

What Makes Cabarrus County Great is a blog that highlights the unique stories, people, organizations, places, and assets that make this community a wonderful place to live and call home. Through inspiring articles and local insights, the blog celebrates the spirit, culture, and opportunities that make Cabarrus County special.

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“The strength I see is the cohesiveness of having a single financial umbrella and the giving driven by the assessment of local needs and local leaders who are best suited to understand those needs.”
- Feasibility Study Participant