The WBM Team had the honor & privilege to bless Charlotte’s own Sam Bethea (Jesus Saves) with a car today. The Pontiac was generously donated to West Blvd Ministry by a family who wanted to see it used for the Kingdom.
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West Blvd Ministry has been hard at work since March 18th to deliver hot and nutritious meals to families throughout the West Blvd corridor. Through our partnership with The Dream Center, Chef Jim Noble and Moments Of Hope Church relationships have been strengthened and cultivated from RWCI/Little Rock Apartments to Parker Heights. West Blvd Ministry will continue to live the gospel out one day at a time and would like to thank you for your prayers, time and support.
The WBM family would like to congratulate Taylor Fluid, a 2020 graduate of Harding University High School, for being the first recipient of the Roger F Switzer scholarship presented by West Blvd Ministry.
Taylor will be attending North Carolina A&T University to study Journalism and Communications. She is a member of the Junior ROTC where she has been recognized for Citizenship and Scholastic accomplishments. Taylor has been a Girl Scout for over 12 years and is active in Friendship Ministry Baptist Church.
The scholarship committee chose Taylor based on her excellent application and a compelling interview. We hope this recognition will support her in her studies and be an investment in West Blvd corridor.
The goal of this annual gift is to recognize a student from Harding High and highlight the mission of WBM. It is a memoriam to Roger F Switzer, a career public servant who wanted his life to be a ministry of service and love. The gesture of a scholarship is to honor the man and deliver on that commitment. We want the award to go to a recipient who demonstrates good character, scholastic commitment and involvement in their community.
West Blvd Ministry put shovels in the ground today for the start of Gracie’s House.
Gracie’s House will serve as the home of WBM for years to come.
Love, hope, encouragement, transformation, restoration will be a daily occurrence.
The vision has come to reality through prayer and the support of many WBM Team members.
West Blvd Ministry will continue to be a lighthouse no matter what storm we are in.
WBM distributed 200 hot & healthy meals to families throughout the West Blvd corridor. We served the Cambridge Park Apartments, Reid Park, RWCI and Little Rock Apartments. We are blessed by the partnership of The Dream Center and Moments Of Hope Church to make this happen.
- For the next few weeks we will be serving the families nightly.
- Please contact the ministry if you would like to help in anyway.
- Stay safe and stay healthy
Another UNCC Men’s Basketball Game.
This time the kids got to see the Niners vs.Florida Atlantic (who was in 1st place in Conference USA)
The game was very exciting and the boys learned about persevering. Charlotte came back from double digit deficit to win in the final minute.
UNCC Basketball is 3-0 this season when West Blvd Ministry is in attendance cheering them on.
West Blvd Ministry had a special guest for the evening, Hall Of Fame Basketball Coach Larry Brown. These opportunities provide fellowship, build relationships and provide a positive influence for the kids.
Merry Christmas from West Blvd Ministry
This year the West Blvd Ministry Team came together to provide Christmas for over “300” men, women and children throughout the West Blvd corridor.
- Christmas was provided for all residents of Cambridge Park Apartments as well as families throughout Little Rock Apartments and Renaissance West Community Initiative.
- We strived to be the hands, feet and heart of Christ as we interacted with families. Many smiles and hugs were exchanged.
- We could not have touched so many without the tremendous support of the WBM Team.
2019 was a great year for the ministry and we look forward to many opportunities to serve in 2020
West Blvd Ministry wrapped up 2019 with our monthly Bible Study & Bingo Night at Little Rock Apartments. We will continue to gather on the 1st Wednesday of the month for this special event. We were blessed to welcome members of the UNCC 49er’s Basketball Team to the West Blvd Ministry Team. We’re especially grateful for the WBM Team that has showed up month after month to make this event so powerful and purposeful.
West Blvd Ministry partnered with MPV Properties to distribute “35 Thanksgiving Meals” to our friends in Cambridge Park Apartments. This was an investment into creating lasting relationships with families throughout the West Blvd corridor. Love your neighbor.
West Blvd Ministry cheered on at UNCC Basketball at their game against Davidson this past Tuesday night. UNCC won a close contest for the “Hornets Nest Trophy.” We were blessed by the generous gift of the tickets from UNCC Athletics through our relationship with FCA. We had the opportunity to cheer on WBM Team member and volunteer Bo Blight, #11 on the team.
Make sure to check out our gallery for pictures from the event. God bless!
West Blvd Ministry held its Annual Coats & Cookout Event this past Saturday at Little Rock Apartments. We distributed over 350 coats to residents throughout the West Blvd. corridor. Everyone (especially the kids) loved the game truck, DJ, and Kona Ice. It was a great day of fellowship, food, fun, and prayer. We’re grateful for YMCA Stratford Mobil Y Truck that was part of the event. CMPD Westover also stopped by. Special thanks to Waypoint Church, Forest Hill Life Group, and the Moments of Hope Church for partnering with us on this special day.
Make sure you check out our gallery for photos from the event. God bless!
West Blvd Ministry recently celebrated the Grand Opening of Tuckaseegee Dream Fields and Education Center with our friends at Carolina Metro Reds. We feel blessed to have a small part of such a special day. Children throughout the West Blvd corridor will now be introduced to baseball and softball, as well as educational assistance. WBM will have the opportunity to share the gospel for years to come at the Tuckaseegee Dream Fields.
Make sure you check out our gallery for photos from the event. God bless!
West Blvd Ministry and a few partnerships gathered to welcome the students at Tuckaseegee Elementary with high-fives and words of encouragement as they walked into their first day of school. A great sense of community and excitement was in the air. West Blvd Ministry values its partnership with Tuckaseegee Elementary and looks forward to a great school year. God bless!
West Blvd Ministry recently took ten young men to Carowinds for a day full of fun. They had a blast riding all the big roller coasters from the Intimidator to Top Gun. Everyone shot free throws at the basketball game with Jeremiah, Jaquiem, and Mr. Bart, and walked away with some great prizes. We battled a ferocious rainstorm as we were leaving which provided us another opportunity to thank God for keeping us safe.
West Blvd Ministry recently had another one of our famous Neighborhood Cookouts this past Saturday, August 10th at the Renaissance West Community. It was a beautiful day of fellowship, fun, and food. Many thanks to A Life Group from Forest Hills Church at SouthPark who served alongside us to make the day a huge success.
Make sure you check out our gallery for photos from the cookout. God bless!
West Blvd Ministry recently had our famous Neighborhood Cookout this past Saturday, August 3rd at Little Rock Apartments, in partnership with the good folks at Waypoint Church. Over 300 friends and residents attended for a day of fellowship, food, fun, and prayer. Many thanks go to the YMCA Stratford, First Tee of Greater Charlotte, Little Rock Staff and Steel Fab Inc for their participation.
It was a day of fun for all ages where WBM and our partners created a meaningful experience of creating and developing relationships in the West Blvd corridor to the glory of Jesus Christ.
Make sure you check out our gallery for photos from the cookout. God bless!
West Blvd Ministry would like to thank Bo Blight #11/UNCC Basketball for the VIP Tour @ UNCC Campus this past Saturday, July 27. We now have a reference point when talking about institutions of higher learning. The tour had us visiting Halton Arena, the mens’ basketball locker room, classrooms, and the student center. The icing on the cake was the honor of playing hoops in Halton Arena.
We had an amazing turnout last week during our Neighborhood Cookout at Little Rock Apartments. Over 300 people were on hand including residents and WBM team members, as well as friends from the YMCA Stratford/West Blvd, Care Ring, and the Carolina Metro Reds. Special thanks to our partners at Waypoint Church for helping make this day a reality. The fellowship and beautiful weather was a blessing. The DJ, Kona Ice, and e-Game Truck were appreciated by all. Above all else, we had the opportunity to pray over the Little Rock Apartments community.
Check out our photo gallery for pics from the game. God bless!
The West Blvd Ministry family was blessed by Steel Fab for the use of their suite during the Knights’ game against Louisville this past Saturday. The good folks at Steel Fab not only let us use their suite, but stocked it up with food, refreshments, and dessert for everyone. We brought 14 children from the West Blvd. corridor. For some, it was their first trip to a big baseball game. Thankfully, even the rain and storms didn’t stop the game; The clouds gave way to sunshine soon after we arrived at the Knights’ Castle. Even though the Knights lost 6-4, WBM, the kids, and Steel Fab walked away winners.
Check out our photo gallery for pics from the game. God bless!
West Blvd Ministry has been blessed by our partnership with Tuckaseegee Elementary and were happy to be one of the sponsors of their year-end “June Jam.” Many thanks to the Carolina Metro Reds for assisting with the event. We had a DJ, bounce houses, tug of war, baseball, relay races, water games, and much more. We’re looking forward to walking with Tuckaseegee Elementary for the 2019-2020 school year.
Check out our photo gallery for event pics. God bless!
Last night was West Blvd Ministry’s 6th Bible Study/Bingo Night at the Little Rock Apartments. We hold it the first Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Bible study and bingo is a unique way of delivering the gospel where we are able to develop meaningful relationships through Christ. We are grateful for the support of the wonderful staff at Little Rock Apartments. The relationship we’ve forged is a true partnership.
Check out our photo gallery for event pics. God bless!
We had an amazing day of food, fun, fellowship, and prayer with the residents at Cambridge Park Apartments, making it our second neighborhood cookout this spring/summer. We are grateful for the service and support of Redemption Church for their sponsorship. Thanks also to our partners at CMPD Westover and the Stratford YMCA for stopping by. We made many new friends and with several asking, “When is the next cookout?”
Check out our photo gallery for event pics. God bless!
The West Blvd Ministry Neighborhood Cookout Season officially began this last Saturday, April 13th. We partnered with the good people at Cambridge Park Aparments off West Blvd. Over 150 children and parents had fellowship with the WBM team, YMCA, CMPD Westover, and the Corners Society. Kona Ice, an eGame truck, and a DJ were on hand for entertainment and refreshments. We braved the inclement weather during our setup, but when the event started, the rain stopped, the clouds parted, and the sun shined bright. God did his part in so many ways.
Be on the lookout for our next Neighborhood Cookout on May 11th at Renaissance West from 1-3pm. Make sure you check out our gallery for pictures from the event.
God bless!
West Blvd Ministry was recognized today as one of Charlotte’s Opportunity Champions by the organization Leading on Opportunity, for our commitment to upward mobility for children and families. This honor was given to us for going above and beyond to support implementation of community inspired strategies since the release of the Opportunity Task Force Report. For more information on Leading on Opportunity, please visit their website at leadingonopportunity.org.
Many thanks to Opportunity for Champions. Make sure to check out our gallery for photos from the event. God bless!
It was a big weekend for West Blvd Ministry. First, we’d like to give special thanks to the NBA for building a playground and an upfit of multi-purpose room at Little Rock Apartments. They also donated their time to construct gift bags at Southview Recreational Center. The NBA All Star Weekend Dinner at Core Church was a great event for all who attended. WBM invited 50 children throughout our partnerships with The Bethlehem Center and RWCI Sports Program, as well as families we walk with. Basketball fans were happy to see the likes of Mike Conley, Bob Lanier, Klay Thompson, Mike Reckord, and Renee Montgomery on hand in the West Blvd corridor. Finally, our founder Bart Noonan was recognized as a Community Leader. It was a great weekend of fellowship in the corridor.
Please make sure to check out our gallery for pictures of the event. God bless!
West Blvd Ministry sponsored a 10U basketball team in partnership with the Bethlehem Center through the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation League at Southview Recreation Center, in the heart of the West Blvd corridor. The season was a huge success as most of the players had never played organized team sports before. The player saw much improvement in not only skills, but in teamwork, attitudes, and learning through adversity. We’ll soon wrap up the season with a party at Sports Connection. Make sure to check out our gallery for pictures.
God bless!
We had a great time last week celebrating our latest kickoff event with Little Rock Apartments. Our Children’s Bible Study and Bingo Night will now happen every month at LRA. These events help us foster relationships within the community while spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. In that spirit, it was a fantastic turnout of residents and WBM volunteers. We read and discussed Bible stories with an engaged and thoughtful group who also actively participated in a Q&A segment. Snacks were provided in between bible study and bingo. We even had several bingo winners who chose to give their prize away. Loving thy neighbor seemed to be the recurring theme of the evening.
Make sure to check out our gallery with a bunch of pics from the event. We look forward to seeing everyone again next month. God bless!
This is a special time of year. All of us here at West Blvd Ministry were humbled by the smiles, tears, and prayers that took place due to the generosity of many warm-hearted people. This Christmas season, our WBM team and sponsors provided Christmas for 600 children and parents in the West Blvd corridor and throughout Charlotte. I can’t say enough for all the wonderful people who sponsored families with gifts, Christmas trees, and stuffed stockings. WBM has worked with families and our partnerships to make Christmas 2018 a memorable one, all for the glory of God.
WBM also donated gifts to the following partners: University Memorial Baptist Church, HO Graham Presbyterian Church, Stratford YMCA, The Bethlehem Center, and Urban Charlotte FCA.
Please check out our gallery for many pictures from this holiday season. God bless. Merry Christmas to all.
Special thanks to the wonderful people at Redemption Church for providing such a generous donation of a 2013 Honda Odyssey Minivan to a family in need. Tim Walker worked with the good folks at Keffer Mazda to make this possible. West Blvd Ministry has walked with the family for over a year-and-a-half now. Mom worked hard to obtain her driver’s license, making this a very special Christmas present. Above all else, this is an example that all things are possible through Christ.
Make sure to check out our gallery for more pictures. God bless. Merry Christmas.
Last weekend, the clouds broke and sun shined on a beautiful day of fellowship at Little Rock Apartments here in Charlotte. We distributed over 400 coats, meals, and Kona Ice to the residents, and also handed out over 250 bibles. A DJ was on hand with some great music for the day, as well as an e-Game truck for both kids and adults alike. Our good friends at Steel Fab, Inc. stopped by to talk about employment opportunities. Charlotte Metro Reds were also on site to talk about registering for baseball for upcoming Spring season. All-in-all, a fantastic day meeting with old friends and making new ones. Special thanks to our 20+ volunteers from the Little Rock Apartments staff and West Blvd Ministry team. We couldn’t have done it without you. Make sure to check out our gallery for pics from the event. God bless!
This past Saturday, West Blvd Ministry and HO Graham Presbyterian Church held their annual Coats & Cookout event. Over 25 volunteers showed up and helped us distribute over 500 coats. It was a great day of food, games, and fellowship. Even the rainy weather couldn’t stop the mission of supporting the communities throughout the West Blvd corridor. Make sure to check out our gallery for photos of the event. God bless!
West Blvd Ministry recently brought together two great organizations, Charlotte Metro Reds Baseball and Turn Two for Youth. Charlotte Metro Reds is an upcoming baseball league in Charlotte that WBM is partnering with to walk with and increase participation throughout the West Blvd corridor. The good folks at Turn Two donated catcher’s equipment, baseballs, helmets, gloves and baseball bats to CMRed. They accept new and used equipment for baseball or softball. For more information, please visit turn2foryouth.com.
God bless!
West Blvd Ministry is pleased to announce that our founder Bart Noonan has been recognized by Nextdoor.com, on the first day of National Good Neighbor Month, with their prestigious Good Neighbor Award. The award celebrates those who make positive impacts within their communities. Bart was surprised, to say the least, but especially honored to accept it.
From Nextdoor.com:
After receiving hundreds of nominations, we are thrilled to be recognizing Bart Noonan, founder of West Blvd Ministry in Charlotte. Bart is the epitome of a good neighbor and has an incredible story of perseverance, strength, and faith. Seven years ago, Bart turned his life around after battling a 20 year alcohol and drug addiction. Considering what he wanted his legacy to be, Bart stepped forward into a new life of faith and service to those in need. He founded West Blvd Ministry and began walking with members of his community going through unimaginable hardships.
As a part of Bart’s award, he was given eight VIP passes to the Darlington Xfinity Race to see Justin Allgaier tear up the racetrack. Bart chose to bring along some of his good friends from the West Blvd corridor for a memorable day of fellowship and racing. It was truly a special day for all involved.
Bart and his team at West Blvd Ministry would like to thank all the wonderful people at Nextdoor.com, NASCAR driver Justin Allgaier, and JR Motorsports for not only their kindness and generosity, but helping raise awareness for WBM’s mission. Make sure to check out our gallery for pictures from the event. God bless!
Yesterday was the Celebration of Life for DeMika Graves, 35, a single mother of eight children, who passed away unexpectedly a week ago. West Blvd Ministry has been walking with the Graves Family for a year now and are deeply saddened by the loss. DeMika’s passing only strengthens our commitment to the Graves Family and the support of her children moving forward. WBM is grateful to our supporters for their prayers and donations. It’s times like these where we need each other the most. God bless.
So love them like Jesus
Love them like Jesus
You don’t need the answers
To all of life’s questions
Just know that He loves them
Stay by their side“Love Them Like Jesus”
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As many parents know, the first day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is right around the corner on August 27th. West Blvd Ministry knows that buying all the necessities for the school year can be a stressful time for many households. This evening, WBM families got together to help kids get back to school with new shoes. We also had a dinner compliments of FUEL Pizza at Shops on the Green. It was a great night of fellowship as we continue to forge bonds with families throughout the West Blvd corridor. Please visit our gallery for pictures of the evening. God bless!
West Blvd Ministry is gearing up for two upcoming events:
HOGPC and WBM Annual Coats and Cookout Event
- Saturday, October 20th (1-4pm-ish)
- Last year we served 225 hot meals and distributed over 600 Coats. This year will be even BIGGER!!
Little Rock Apartments and West Blvd Ministry Neighborhood Cookout
- Saturday, November 17th (1-3pm)
- WBM had a neighborhood cookout a few weeks back in Renaissance West and will be duplicating that. With a few add ons.
If you and your family would like to volunteer or assist in making these events the BEST they can be, all in the name of Jesus, please contact us. God bless!
This past weekend, RWCI and West Blvd Ministry had an awesome neighborhood cookout, serving over 300 lunches for residents and the West Blvd community. Not only did we serve over 300 lunches, but we also had a DJ and a game truck from our friends at Esports Academy. Parents were happy to see that the folks at Esports Academy required the children to do team building exercises before they were allowed access to the game truck. It was a beautiful day of fellowship and fun, meeting new friends, and catching up with our old ones. West Blvd Ministry was happy to have another opportunity to display our “Love of Christ” to the communities in and around the West Blvd corridor.
West Blvd Ministry had an amazing night of baseball, fellowship, food, and fireworks for the Team USA vs Japan game this Tuesday at Knights Stadium. Both kids and adults alike had a great time! We are deeply grateful to Coldwell Banker Commercial/Meca and Charlotte Knights for making this special night possible. Be sure to check out the gallery for more pictures of the event. God bless!
West Blvd Ministry had a great time on Saturday participating in the Renaissance West Community Initiative Fair. The RWCI was established to revitalize the Boulevard Homes public housing into a vibrant village called The Renaissance. They use a holistic community redevelopment approach, focusing on multiple critical factors, including mixed-income housing, educational opportunities, youth and adult development programs, health and wellness services, and commercial investment. We are grateful to the RWCI for the opportunity to spread the West Blvd Ministry mission to the families throughout the corridor. For more information on the RCWI, please visit rwci.org.
West Blvd Ministry is happy to support the Bethlehem Center Summer Camp this summer with two interns. The Bethlehem Center’s camp offers arts & crafts, field trips, continued education in mathematics and reading, games, and sports, as well as overnight camps. Children in grades K-12 can participate at no cost to the parents. It’s a great service to the community and we’re pleased to help out. For more info, please visit:
http://bethlehemcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Summer-Camp-Flyer-2018.pdf