Kay Ethridge is a powerhouse of compassion. An accomplished artist, mother, and philanthropist, Kay began volunteering at Roof Above in 2002, with her two kids and a kiln in tow. Evidence of Kay’s impact is sprinkled throughout Roof Above campuses, through ceramics dotting our walls and brightening our days. Her work started with a grant from her church, Myers Park …
Quietly, for years now, Sara Friedman and Carol Morgan, two women dedicated to volunteering, from two different faith traditions, work together to fill a big need at Roof Above. For many folks at Temple Beth El, their daily mitzvah, or good deed, starts with a pill bottle. As one temple member shared, “I’m always fishing them out of the trash.” …
Five years ago, one community came together for a common cause: Operation Sandwich. And it could’ve ended there. Five years is a long time to do anything. Children age, news breaks, families move. Our world now is unrecognizable to our world five years ago. Masks are no longer status quo, social distance markers on restaurant floors sit faded. But over …
Mr. Mood calls his last name, “a calling,” as when stepping inside his barbershop, “Mood’s Mobile Grooming,” a gold tiled, impeccably decorated van, it is impossible to be in a bad mood. Every other Wednesday, Mr. Mood drives his van to the Howard Levine Shelter, razor and good vibes in tow. When describing his van, Mr. Mood says, “It’s my …
Meet Mercedes Mercedes Ogilvie is Roof Above’s Volunteer Engagement Specialist at the Day Services Center (DSC). She describes her work as “Creating an environment for volunteers where they feel comfortable serving our neighbors.” Volunteers at the DSC help provide critical basic services at the front desk, mail room, and stations for showers, laundry, and phones. Mercedes joined the Roof Above …
Roof Above and Atrium Health Begin a New Chaplaincy Training Partnership In October 2024, a dream came to life at Roof Above. The first cohort of Atrium Health Chaplaincy Interns began their rotation at Roof Above’s shelter and housing locations! Director of Education Joe Hamby says that he and CEO Liz Clasen Kelly had long asked themselves: “How could a …
Meet Cherokee Cherokee was one of the first tenants to move into Forest Point Place in the summer of 2023. When asked what it means to her to have the stability of her own home, she says, “I have something I can call mine. I have a key that I can turn myself. That means a lot.” A home is …
McAdams is Making it Happen Last October, the civil engineering firm McAdams treated guests at the Howard Levine Men’s Shelter and Lucille Giles Center to a cookout. The Charlotte McAdams office focuses their philanthropic efforts on housing and hunger through the McAdams SHARES initiative. They’ve been partnering with Roof Above since 2018. The team supports Roof Above through financial contributions, …
Season of Hope Invitation Will you join us for a Season of Hope? Between now and the end of the year, we will be sharing weekly content that explores the many facets of hope. This isn’t meant to be prescriptive. There are multiple entry points into this invitation: Moments of inspiration and response on social media. Minutes or more, with …
Season of Hope Invitation Will you join us for a Season of Hope at Roof Above? Between now and the end of the year, we will be sharing weekly content that explores the many facets of hope. This isn’t meant to be prescriptive. There are multiple entry points into this invitation: Moments of inspiration and response on social media. Minutes …