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Ahava Outreach Ministries

Roxboro, Person County, NC · Since 2018

Love in action: hot meals, food distribution, tutoring, mentoring and family support for our neighbors.

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Who we are

Driven by action

Our strength is found in our actions. Since 2018, we have partnered with several community resource agencies and local churches to build stronger communities. It is our belief that we are more efficient when we work together to overcome challenges.

This collective mission is why we launched Ahava Outreach, where we strive to bring positive, lasting change to everyone we serve.

Our story
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Four pillars of our work

Community Outreach at Ahava Outreach

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Community Outreach

Empowering our neighbors. Vital services for families and individuals in urgent need: compassionate, targeted aid for our senior living communities, support for families overcoming domestic violence and addiction, and help for those facing critical illness through Wellness Wednesdays. We also work against local food insecurity through hot meals, summer-camp meals and food distribution.

Education & Mentoring at Ahava Outreach

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Education & Mentoring

Helping those who need us most. Mentoring and tutoring in math, reading and spelling, plus Jabez Academy, our summer program that promotes learning and fun in a structured environment. We even teach cursive writing.

Economic Development at Ahava Outreach

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Economic Development

Transforming lives. We see every challenge as an opportunity. Through Beyond Scripted, our workforce readiness program, we build professional customer service skills and strong character for career success.

Volunteer Support at Ahava Outreach

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Volunteer Support

Neighbors helping neighbors. Our volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do: packing boxes for food distribution, serving hot meals, mentoring local students and supporting youth summer camps.

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"Ahava" means love.

Proof of impact

Recognized in our community

Jabez Academy, our summer program running since summer 2023, was featured in an area Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight in 2026. Ahava Outreach earned a 2023/2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit badge on GreatNonprofits. On October 13, 2026, Ahava Outreach was nominated by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Nu Omega Chapter, in two community categories, and it was an honor to be nominated. Ahava Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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GreatNonprofits 2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit badge
Flyer: Ahava Outreach Ministries Fostering Families and Youth Christmas Drive, donate new shoes and coats

Events

Come be part of it

Wellness Wednesdays and our annual Fostering Families Christmas Dinner bring neighbors together. See what is happening now, what is coming, and what we have already celebrated.

9th Annual Fostering Families Christmas Dinner: December 19, 2026. Doors open at 4:00 PM, dinner at 5:00 PM, at 80 Danwin Ln, Roxboro, NC 27573.

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A message from our founder

Love put into motion

"Ahava" means love, and this organization was born out of a deep desire to put that love into active motion for our neighbors. It began with the "Love Thine Own Self" empowering movement, bringing together those who survived domestic violence, overcame abuse and beat addictions.

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Volunteers setting out trays of hot meals

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