A Beacon of Hope: NeighborUp CEO André Anthony
From What’s Up, Wake by The Publishers of Cary Magazine, Wake Living, and Main & Broad
February 19, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 48
About this episode
The episode features André Anthony discussing the impactful work of NeighborUp and its origins from a merger of two nonprofits.
In this episode, we highlight the inspiring work of NeighborUp, a nonprofit born from the merger of Dorcas Ministries and Western Wake Crisis Ministry. Host Melissa is joined by André Anthony, CEO of NeighborUp, who shares his personal journey from the YMCA to leading a major community organization. André discusses NeighborUp's mission to support Western Wake County with financial aid, food assistance, job training, and advocacy. The episode delves into the merger process, the challenges, and the significant community impact that came from combining two long-standing nonprofits. André also shares heartfelt stories of how NeighborUp has positively affected individuals and families, offering a beacon of hope in times of need. Tune in to learn more about how you can get involved and support your community through NeighborUp. 01:29 Spotlight on Community Heroes 02:40 André Anthony's Journey 03:55 Mentorship and Impact 06:40 Dorcas Ministries and Western Wake Crisis Ministry 10:12 The Merger: NeighborUp 12:15 Navigating the Merger Process 15:32 Impact of the Merger 19:36 Dorcas Thrift Shop Rebranding 20:13 Introduction to NeighborUp and Dorcas Thrift Shop 21:11 Expansion Plans for…
People in this episode
Host: Melissa
Guest: André Anthony
Topics covered
- nonprofit
- community support
- merger
- job training
- food assistance
Keywords
- NeighborUp
- André Anthony
- Dorcas Ministries
- Western Wake Crisis Ministry
- community impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NeighborUp, Dorcas Ministries, Western Wake Crisis Ministry, YMCA
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