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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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A Legacy of Service and Stewardship: Bob and Susan Smith

Bob and Susan Smith share their story of lifelong service and stewardship and why they created an endowed fund with GCF.

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What Makes Cabarrus County Great: A Conversation with Dr. Aalece Pugh

Dr. Aalece Pugh shares what makes Cabarrus County special, highlighting collaboration, growth, and community leadership.

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Community Free Clinic: Caring for the Health of Cabarrus County’s Uninsured

The Community Free Clinic of Cabarrus County provides free, compassionate healthcare to uninsured residents, improving lives through care and community collaboration.

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Building a Circle of Care: How Elder Orphan Care Strengthens Cabarrus County

Elder Orphan Care helps older adults age safely and with dignity through compassionate care, community partnerships, and volunteer support.

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NCWorks Is Powering Opportunity, One Connection at a Time

NCWorks in Cabarrus County connects people to jobs by removing barriers like transportation and offering training and support.

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Barbi Jones on Community, Collaboration, and Leadership

Barbi Jones has been one of the strongest voices championing the region’s businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders.

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Inaugural Grantmaking Program to Strengthen Nonprofits Serving Cabarrus County

The Greater Cabarrus Foundation Grantmaking Program empowers local nonprofit agencies addressing the most pressing needs in Cabarrus County.

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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.

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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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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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