Live And Let Live Shelter Seeks More Volunteers, Growth
Dekalb County’s Live And Let Live Shelter wants to increase community support and facility upgrades to address the growing needs of the local homeless population. Board Secretary Nicole Curtis said the organization served 98 separate individuals over the last year. Curtis said the shelter currently provides basic necessities such as hot meals, laundry facilities, and […]
DeKalb Facing Shortage Of Foster Parents With New Coalition
DeKalb County is facing a critical shortage of local foster homes, with only three of the approximately 40 children currently in the foster care system placed within the county. Samantha Bowman is co-chair of the DeKalb County Foster Friendly Coalition, a new organization designed to help with the issue. Bowman said the coalition is working […]
Cookeville Community Cares Needs Four Person Tents
Cookeville Community Cares is urgently seeking donations of four-person tents to replace damaged shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness in the Upper Cumberland. Board Member Lisa Carver said the coalition uses the shelters to assist unhoused neighbors while working to remove barriers to permanent housing. The organization specifically requests four-person models to maximize available space while […]
McMinnville Needs Community Help To Bring Concerts
McMinnville hopes to bring the Levitt AMP Concert Series to town, but they need community support to make it happen. Tourism and Marketing Manager Jordan Puplols said the three-year concert series hinges entirely on online feedback. The city was approved for the grant needed for the concerts, but Pupols the funds will not be dispersed […]
