Hilham Baptist Opens Food Pantry, To Repay Kindness
A retired church member at Hilham Baptist Church decided to give back to the community through a new Saturday Food Pantry. Donald Parker said he started a once-a-week operation, to serve those in need in Overton County. Parker said the organization is modeling their giveaways after other churches in the area. “Out our way, there’s […]
Crossville’s Power Of 100 Women Making First Donation
A new non-profit wants to impact Cumberland County through quarterly donations of $100. The Power of 100 Women started several months ago. President and Founder Sheryl Webb said 100 foundation members make a quarterly donation of $100 each, which is then donated to a charity chosen by the board. Webb said the foundation selects one […]
Charity Fraud Awareness Week: Charity Name Confusion Biggest Cause Of Scams
It is International Charity Fraud Awareness Week. Organizations and agencies come together to educate consumers on how to wisely give. Middle Tennessee Better Business Bureau President and CEO Robyn Householder said times of natural disaster are the most common times fake charities arise. “It’s usually an unsolicited email or social media post that is often […]
Lasagna Love Brings Meals To Families In Need In Community
Lasagna Love is seeking more volunteers to help the organization get meals out to families in need. Regional Leader Carla Jo Martin said that the Lasagna Love started at the beginning of the pandemic after its founder saw an increase in those in her community need assistance. She said that the organization has spanned to […]
Cookeville’s Knights Of Columbus Selling Famous Boston Butts Saturday
Are you hungry? Cookeville’s Knights of Columbus Chapter will be cooking up Boston butts for sale Saturday. The Knights’ Russell Steel said the group has a long tradition of this type of fundraiser. “We’ve been cooking Boston butts for years,” Steel said. “We’ve got quite the reputation for them. They’re the best in Cookeville for […]
