Murchison Road Community Farmers Market

06/12/2026

Men from the Fayetteville NAACP Branch and the community are encouraged to attend the Black Voters Matter's Black Men Leading at the Legislature on June 16 in Raleigh, NC.
Attend this legislative day for great conversations with our legislative representatives.

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06/08/2026

Check YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION TODAY
North Carolina State Board of Elections
https://vt.ncsbe.gov/reglkup/

if you haven't VOTED recently
will turn of age before
have MOVED since your last time VOTING
have MARRIED since your last time VOTING
have DIVORCED since your last time VOTING

06/08/2026

Greater Life of Fayetteville

Tight'n IT UP
Our & Our
A Citywide
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2026
One-Day Citywide Movement Empowering Men Through Leadership And Legacy
Fayetteville, NC — Strong fathers help build strong families, and strong families help build strong communities. As we prepare to celebrate the vital role fathers play in shaping healthy homes and communities this Father’s Day, men from across the region are invited to join a powerful citywide movement designed to equip them with valuable insights and proven tools to strengthen their leadership, build lasting family legacies, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those they influence, serve, and love.
Greater Life of Fayetteville's PIN (People In Need) Program, in partnership with Carolina Collaborative Community Care (4C) and Men of Purpose, proudly presents Tight'N It Up: Honoring Fathers, Honoring Our Families, a transformative five-session fatherhood leadership experience created to inspire and equip men to become more intentional leaders in their homes and communities. By combining character development, practical frameworks for family success, and faith-based leadership principles, the program will provide men with the tools, insights, and support needed to lead with greater clarity, strength, consistency, and purpose.
The program features five concurrent workshop sessions hosted at convenient locations throughout the city on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participants may choose from one of five specialized workshop sessions based on their interests and personal leadership goals. The curriculum offered at each location includes:
SESSION 1: Identity Before Action - Be Proactive + Atomic Identity-Based Habits
I Choose the Man I Will Become.
Held at Covenant Love Church Fellowship Hall, 420 Dunn Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28312.
SESSION 2: Legacy By Design - Begin With the End in Mind + Atomic Systems
Build Systems That Protect Your Legacy
Held at True Vine J. Center, 5315 Morganton Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28314.
SESSION 3: Communication That Builds - Seek First to Understand + Habit Replacement Strategy
Replace Destructive Patterns.
Held at One Church Covenant Fellowship Hall, 918 Person Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28301.
SESSION 4: Discipline & Consistency - Put First Things First + Habit Stacking
Lead by Consistency, Not Intensity.
Held at Force of Life Center International, 2415 Gary Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28311.
SESSION 5: Generational Impact - Think Win-Win + Compounding Effect
Honor Builds Houses.
Held at Country Club Drive Outreach Center, 651 Country Club Dr, Fayetteville, NC, 28301.
Upon conclusion of each session, participants will transition to one Unified Legacy Gathering at the Country Club Drive Outreach Center location for the FINAL All-Men Session Ceremony themed "1% Better. Generationally Stronger" beginning at 12:00 noon.
Tight'N It Up: Honoring Fathers, Honoring Our Families is presented by Greater Life Of Fayetteville’s PIN (People In Need) Program, in partnership with Carolina Collaborative Community Care (4C) and Men of Purpose.
Programming is empowered by the United Way of Cumberland County, thegroupTheory, Inc., Covenant Love Church, The Insurance Guy Jerome T. Scott, Sweet Valley Ranch, First Horizon Bank, City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, Fayetteville|Cumberland Parks and Recreation, and a member of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber.
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Media Contact:
Georgeanna Pinckney, Executive Director
910-364-9531
[email protected]
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About Greater Life Of Fayetteville, Inc.
Greater Life of Fayetteville, Inc. (GLOF) is a community-focused organization dedicated to strengthening families and supporting youth through educational enrichment, mentorship, and community-based programming.
GLOF PROGRAMS: Intervention and prevention programs that guide the youth in the right direction.
GLOF EVENTS: Special events that celebrate the youth and introduce them to new experiences.
GLOF WORKSHOPS: Workshops that strengthen the relationship between schools and families by providing parents and caregivers with tools, knowledge, and resources that support their child’s education, development, and overall family well-being.
Greater Life of Fayetteville, Inc.
P.O. Box 41432, Fayetteville NC 28309
600 Orange Street, Fayetteville NC 28301
910-364-9531 | wwwglofnc.org
"We Are The Change,

05/31/2026

Fayetteville NAACP

05/26/2026

Greater Life of Fayetteville
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2026

Youth to Perform Historical Tributes Honoring the Legacies of Heroes That Shaped Fayetteville–Cumberland County

Fayetteville, NC — “Through Their Eyes, We Remember. Through Their Voices, We Honor.” Youth from across our community are bringing history to life through Heroes of Fayetteville–Cumberland County, a retrospective performance celebrating the influential voices, extraordinary achievements, and enduring legacies of hometown heroes from the past and present, performed by talented students in grades 1–8 from the Greater Life of Fayetteville’s After-School Program and additional Cumberland County schools.

Heroes of Fayetteville–Cumberland County takes an inspiring journey through local history with compelling storytelling and dramatic monologues that pay tribute to the lives, legacies, and lasting impact of trailblazers, leaders, educators, veterans, activists, and cultural icons whose contributions have helped shape and strengthen our community for generations.

Students from the following local schools participated in all aspects of the production, showcasing their artistic talents both on stage and behind the scenes while gaining hands-on experience in theatrical production, storytelling, staging, and creative elements to bring the stories to life:
Cumberland Road Elementary | Stedman Elementary School
Ashley Elementary School | Anne Chesnutt Middle School
Ferguson-Easley Elementary | Lake Rim Elementary School
Gray's Creek Elementary School | Alderman Road Elementary School
William H. Owen Elementary School | Home School

The first performance will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by a second performance on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Both performances will be held at the FTCC Tony Rand Student Center, located at 2200 Hull Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

“It is more than just a performance — it is a movement of remembrance, identity, and purpose,” said Georgeanna Pinckney, Executive Director of Greater Life of Fayetteville. “These memorable monologue performances will not only amplify the creativity of our youth, but also preserve the stories and legacy of those who helped build our community.”

Audiences of all ages will experience a renewed sense of community pride and cultural appreciation while gaining a deeper understanding of the leadership, sacrifice, resilience, and service that continue to shape Fayetteville–Cumberland County today.

Community members, families, educators, civic leaders, and supporters are encouraged to attend this celebration of youth, culture, and history. To attend, RSVP at Eventbrite https://HeroesFay.eventbrite.com.

Heroes of Fayetteville-Cumberland County is presented by Greater Life of Fayetteville and funded by the Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County.

Programming is empowered by the Way of Cumberland County, ThegroupTheory, Inc., Covenant Love Church Group, The Insurance Guy Jerome T. Scott, Valley Ranch, City of Fayetteville, NC Government, Cumberland County, NC Government, Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation, and a member of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber.

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Media Contact:
Georgeanna Pinckney, Executive Director
910-364-9531
[email protected]