About Charlie

Happy Birthday Charlie

Please join us tonight at 7:30pm CT for a live steam interview with David Popovici, my brother-in-law and missionary about Charlie

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Rob Parker

Oct 11, 20234 min read

Charlie, a Man of Passion and Prayer.

I was taken aback by Charlie's sincere passion for Jesus and a deep desire to engage the Lord in prayer. Charlie had a clarity, conviction,

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The First Annual Bright Lights for Kids Ride

Sep 19, 20236 min read

CYCLING

The First Annual Bright Lights for Kids Ride

- A Cycling Event to Honor Charlie Criniere and to "Break the Cycle" of Child Abuse. 1,900 kids are abused every day | 13,000 kids are...

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Aug 27, 20232 min read

One Year Later... We Remember

- One year since the passing of Charles Criniere by Ryan Corrigan Former students, colleagues, and friends gathered to remember the life...

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Apr 28, 20231 min read

Charlie - The Math Lover

A few years ago, I was studying for a college algebra final at just 16 years old. It was stressful, but I had the best tutor in the world

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Apr 8, 20232 min read

Family Devotions with Charlie

by Eliya Criniere This past week my sister and I were reminiscing about our bible times with our dad. If you knew anything about my dad,...

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The Life of Charles Criniere Episode 3 - The Early Years

Apr 3, 20231 min read

VIDEO SERIES

The Life of Charles Criniere Episode 3 - The Early Years

Charles Criniere was raised by his single father after his mother fell mentally ill. He became more violent, had very little supervision ...

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Mar 25, 20231 min read

Trusting God with Finances

This interview highlights the importance of trusting God with your finances and how it requires a strong faith and willingness to surrender

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Mar 16, 20231 min read

When Megan Met Charlie

I'm excited to share this amazing interview of how my mom met my dad. Hearing my mom tell the story of meeting my dad is so inspiring...

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Video Series Episode 2 - The Life of Charles Criniere

Feb 10, 20233 min read

VIDEO SERIES

Video Series Episode 2 - The Life of Charles Criniere

In this second video episode of the Life of Charles Criniere, you'll hear part two of how Charlie and his brother Eric survived the gang...

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The Life of Charlies Criniere Video Series (Ep. 1) Surviving the Gang Culture

Megan Criniere

Jan 7, 20232 min read

VIDEO SERIES

The Life of Charlies Criniere Video Series (Ep. 1) Surviving the Gang Culture

Charlie's story of being a graffiti artist named "Orphan" to an incredible man of God who "fathered" the next generation needs to be told...

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Jeremy Clarkson

Nov 29, 20225 min read

The Criniere Scholarship Fund

To honor the memory and legacy of Charles Criniere, the Grandview High School Math Department has decided to establish a scholarship

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Big Things Coming! The Book, The Membership, The Vision, and the Budget.

Nov 15, 20223 min read

Big Things Coming! The Book, The Membership, The Vision, and the Budget.

When I first heard that Charlie passed away, I immediately began to pray about a long-term financial strategy for the Criniere family.

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Brad Franklin

Nov 7, 20223 min read

THE TEACHER

Charlie the Good and Faithful Servant

First off, I learned that I don’t teach math to students; I teach students to flourish in math.

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Erika DeBenedictis

Oct 31, 20223 min read

How to Be Like Charlie

It is so easy to get sucked into the pattern of this world: Go to school or work, get some money, spend time scrolling on the internet...

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David and Rebecca McCorn

Oct 24, 20224 min read

Charles - Mr. Salt and Light

Charlies Criniere WAS Salt and Light. In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus calls believers to be SALT and LIGHT to those around them.

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Coach Reggie Morris

Oct 17, 20225 min read

Charles Criniere - the Minister of Math

One of my favorite stories of Charles as a math teacher was how told the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 with five loves and two fish!

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Sean Cates

Sep 15, 20222 min read

Charlie's Fearless Love

“But gentleman, if it’s dangerous for us..isn’t it also dangerous for these young kids we are trying to help and get off of these streets?”

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What is Eternal Life and How Can I receive it?