Portrait Unveiling and Art Show with Aimee Cuthrell

Have you ever wondered who Santa would go to for a very special present? You will find out just who he trusts and the extraordinary person that will receive a portrait from Santa. Come join us for an art show and celebration of Triangle legends. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be joining us during theirContinue reading “Portrait Unveiling and Art Show with Aimee Cuthrell”

Charity Classic – The BIG Celebration!

You don’t want to miss the biggest community impact celebration of the year! Judging with the Stars Dance competition with local Chamber Members and Celebrity Judge Panel is Saturday, September 23 at the City Club Raleigh located at 150 Fayetteville St. Suite 2800, Raleigh, NC. This evening among the stars includes local chamber leaders showingContinue reading “Charity Classic – The BIG Celebration!”

Helping Orphans Survive, then Thrive

Katrina Morrocco spends time with Mellissa, an 8-year-old participant of the ZOE project, in 2015. The program gives children training and materials to grow their own food or funding to start another income-generating project. Morrocco plans to return to Africa to see Mellissa graduate from the program. Photo courtesy of Helen Papageorgiou

Summit at Sawyer Offers Hope to Raleigh

It was a beautiful day to celebrate the groundbreaking of Summit at Sawyer. This 154-unit neighborhood will offer affordable housing options in the heart of Southeast Raleigh. This day has been many years in the making with partnerships that include the City of Raleigh, Mills Construction, and Mount Pleasant Worship and Outreach Center. Some ofContinue reading “Summit at Sawyer Offers Hope to Raleigh”

Pink House Post Captures Cary Charm

Thousands of journal notes, poems, and pictures have been captured in Sheila Ogle’s Pink House Post Journal. “We are truly in awe of the amazing outpouring of heartfelt messages from friends as young as seven and up to 97-years-old who live down the street and from across the world. Thank you for sharing your thoughts,Continue reading “Pink House Post Captures Cary Charm”

Elevating Precious Moments with Aimee Cuthrell

For over 20 years Aimee Cuthrell has been a commission artist painting timeless portraits and memorable moments for clients and future generations. Aimee believes that our special stories and the important people in our lives are part of the fiber that makes us who we are. A commissioned painting is a way of elevating theseContinue reading “Elevating Precious Moments with Aimee Cuthrell”

Hope Outside of Prison

Life in prison puts everything in stark contrast to life outside prison. Connections to family and friends are lost. Time passes slowly. Mike Shank, founder of Pardoned by Christ, knows this experience all too well. He was 22-years-old when he was convicted of trafficking cocaine and a served three and a half years in prison.Continue reading “Hope Outside of Prison”

Day 6: Civilized to Death

Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.  Luke 12:13-21 In the older sections of this country may be seen old buildings which have housed the same family for three or four generations. When our great grandsires, in some instances our grand siresContinue reading “Day 6: Civilized to Death”

Day 5: God’s Perfecting of Life

The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. Psalm 138:8  God has great thoughts concerning each of us. Upon this physical basis he means to rear a life that will reach up to the skies and will be so beautiful and beneficent, so broad in sympathy, so fruitful in divine ministries. So exalted in character,Continue reading “Day 5: God’s Perfecting of Life”

Day 4: The Christian Life

And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment. And the second like it is this, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other greater commandment than these. Mark 12:30-31 TheContinue reading “Day 4: The Christian Life”