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Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries / NCM Essentials

What an incredible event last Thursday! Together, we raised over $607,000 to help local families in need. We also joyfully honored Shirley, whose faith and vision helped build this ministry. As she begins her well-deserved retirement at the end of this year, you are helping carry her legacy forward and grow this ministry for years to come. From those who filled the room with joy and energy, to those who joined us from home, to the volunteers who made the evening possible, Thank You! Your generosity and support are what make this work possible. Celebration is a reminder of what can happen when a community comes together. We are so grateful for each person who gave, served, encouraged, and helped make the evening so memorable. Thank you for being part of Celebration 2026. Enjoy a few photos from this special night! More to come!

Join us at the Good Neighbor Celebration as we honor Shirley and celebrate the lasting impact she has made on NCM and our community. For more than three decades, Shirley Cabe has been a familiar and faithful face at NCM. As she prepares to retire at the end of this year, help us celebrate her love for the neighbors we serve. We’d love for you to be there! Register with the link in our profile.

Check our needs for the week: children clothes, pots, pans and utensils.

Tomorrow, we celebrate! But why does giving matter? Your support of Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries matters. Every gift helps us meet real needs and come alongside families in our community. As we gather tomorrow for Celebration 2026, we hope you'll remember the people behind the numbers—the neighbors whose lives are touched because someone chose to give.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, generosity, and community impact! The Good Neighbor Celebration is our signature fundraising event and you won’t want to miss it. Join us on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Atlanta Tech Park Get your seat now by clicking the link in our profile.

Whether serving for a few hours or returning throughout the year, every volunteer helps make it possible for us to meet the growing needs of our community. Thank you for being part of the mission! Ready to make a difference? Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or community group and join us in serving our neighbors. Every helping hand brings hope to someone in need. Go to our website ourncm.org to see the current volunteer needs.

When a sudden rent increase left Lashawna, her mother, and family living in their car, NCM and its partners helped encourage Lashawna toward a new path. NCM gave her more than help and a hand up. Thanks @seesparkgo for capturing Lashawna's testimony.

Join this virtual Lunch n' Learn! Wednesday, October 21st at 12pm. A collaboration of community partners to provide stats from Gwinnett food pantries (including Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries). They will also share tips for making healthy choices in food pantries and using pantry staples to make healthy meals. I have a lot of resources to share! You don't want to miss it. Shoutout to @goodsamgwinnett and @acfb

What a morning! Our inaugural Good Neighbor Breakfast on this past Tuesday brought our community together for meaningful conversation and a powerful message on forgiveness. We hope to host more gatherings like this in the future! Thanks again Mark Goodman

Taking care of yourself starts with knowing what resources are available to you. NCM’s Health & Resource Fair connects our neighbors with local organizations and helpful services to support their health and well-being. Whether you have questions, need information, or want to explore resources for your family, we invite you to stop by! 📅 First Friday of each month ⏰ 10 AM–12 PM 📍 Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries Bring your questions and discover resources that can help you and your family thrive. We look forward to seeing you! #NCM #CommunityResources #HealthAndWellness #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

Thanks @gottarun_kids The kids are really taking this project to heart! Including today’s contributions, they already collected over 1217 food items for @ourncm , 800 more since September.

Did you miss the Health and Resource Fair last month? You can join us this Friday (September 4th) from 10am to 12 noon. There are over 20 vendors that come out each month to provide resources that are beneficial to our community. It is FREE and open to the public. #healthfair #servingthecommunity #nonprofit #gwinnett

Every month Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries host a Health and Resource Fair for the families we serve. This month we are offering some special items for our families. Thanks to @jambosdonates and Capital City Home Loans, LLC for supporting this month's event on Friday, August 7th. To get more information about this monthly event, email donna@ourncm.org

Learning English can open doors to new opportunities! 🙋 Our ESOL classes help adults build the English skills they use every day from communicating with their children’s teachers and speaking with a doctor to applying for jobs and connecting with their community. Each class is a step toward greater confidence, independence, and a stronger future for their families. We’re thankful for the teachers and volunteers who help our neighbors build these skills and move forward! #NCM #ESOL #CommunityImpact #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

Raising Highly Capable Kids is underway! 💛 We’re excited to see parents gathering each week for this 10-week course at @ourncm Through Raising Highly Capable Kids, participants are learning practical, research-backed ways to help children build confidence, resilience, strong relationships, and the skills they need to thrive. We’re grateful to everyone who is making this opportunity possible—and especially to the parents who are investing in their families!

Hunger doesn't keep office hours. When our doors are closed, our Little Free Food Pantry remains open 24/7, providing neighbors with access to a few essential groceries whenever they're needed. 🍞🥒🍏 Need a little help? Take what you need. Want to help someone else? Leave what you can. Together, we can make sure there's always something on the shelf for a neighbor in need.

This month's health fair will be something special. Share the word and bring a friend. It is free and open to the public. Lots of giveaways. No registration required. #servingthecommunity #healthfair

While the children enjoy Vacation Bible School, moms are investing in themselves. Each week, moms are invited to participate in classes covering parenting, financial literacy, healthy cooking, and other life skills designed to help them build stronger families and brighter futures.

Vacation Bible School is still underway! Each week on Wednesday, children ages 4–12 gather to learn about the love of Christ through engaging lessons, activities, and fellowship. This free program is made possible by the generosity of our community partners, who volunteer their time to host each session. Light snacks are provided, and everyone is welcome!

After 19 years of dedicated service, we’re saying goodbye to our Warehouse Manager, Jim. For nearly two decades, he has been an important part of making sure food gets purchased and put where it needs to go and more importantly that our warehouse functions smoothly. His hard work, reliability, and commitment to our neighbors have made a lasting difference at Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries We are incredibly grateful for the many years he has given to NCM and the community. Thank you, Jim, for 19 years of service. You will be missed! ❤️ Praying for your next journey.🙏

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After 19 years of dedicated service, we’re saying goodbye to our Warehouse Manager, Jim.