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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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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.

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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.

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Habitat Cabarrus: The Ripple Effect of Affordable Homeownership

Since its founding in 1986, Habitat for Humanity of Cabarrus County has been dedicated to providing safe, decent, and affordable housing to families in need. However, the organization does far more than construct homes—it builds communities, strengthens families, and offers a path to stability and self-reliance.

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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.

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Why Educational Opportunities Make Cabarrus County So Great

Cabarrus County is a vibrant community built on innovation, collaboration, and opportunity. A cornerstone of its success is the strength of its education system, which seamlessly integrates early childhood education, K-12 schools, career and technical education, and higher education. Together, institutions from these educational segments form a network that prepares a growing number of students for academic achievement, career readiness, and lifelong success, making Cabarrus County a great place to live and work.

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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.

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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.

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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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