Byrdstown Raises $15,000 Through Biggest 5K To Date
Byrdstown raised over $15,000 to be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital through its 5k event. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town saw its highest participation since the marathon began over 10 years ago with over 90 runners. “With everybody, our chamber, our activities group, the town and everybody working together, it seems when […]
Monterey Hosting Coat Drive At Municipal Buildings Across Town
If you are looking to clean out your closet for a good cause, the town of Monterey will accept your clothing donations. The town has three drop-off locations ready to take gently worn clothing. Mayor JJ Reels said look for a labeled box at the Monterey Police Department, City Hall or the Monterey Depot. “It […]
Early Fundraising For TTU Football Facility Achieves $2 Million In Donations
Tennessee Tech has already raised over $2.1 million for its new football operations center. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said majority of the money has came over the past month since the project was announced. “I am very optimistic,” Wilson said. “I know we will meet the goal of $15 million and to be able to […]
Putnam Helping Hands Asking For Donations To Assist Those In Need
Putnam County Helping Hands needs your help through donations to drive its mission. Helping Hands of Putnam County aids some 2,000 people each year. Interim Director Vicki Love said the organization asks for monetary donations and nonperishable items. “People’s needs are year round,” Love said. “I know this brings it to mind. We are all […]
If You Give To Cookeville Rescue Mission, Where Does That Money Go?
The city of Cookeville is encouraging residents to give to charities instead of panhandlers, but where would your money go? Cookeville Rescue Mission Executive Director Bruce Bailey said for them, donations keep the doors open 24/7 and get people off the street. “Whether it is walk-ins or by law enforcement may bring them by at […]
Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation Can Change Lives With Old Medical Equipment
Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation is changing lives using donations of gently-used medical equipment. “Project Procure” is a program that collects things like wheelchairs, walkers, and other medical equipment. Executive Director John Bell said they then give them to patients who might not be able to afford them otherwise. “The impact this has is amazing, particularly […]
Homeless of McMinnville Effort Begins Work On First Home Of Housing Project
The Homeless of McMinnville Effort has started on its first tiny home at its transitional housing project. Co-Founder Shelia Fann said it was a surreal moment seeing the first nail driven at the Sunset Point Road location. “We want them to feel like the have a place not only to lay their head, but also […]
UCHRA And Butterfly Blessing Effect Hosting Food Donation Drive Saturday
Butterfly Blessing Effect along with UCHRA will be accepting food donations Saturday to fuel the Butterfly Blessing Box. Non-Profit CEO Pam Russell said the donation cabinets works like this. Take what you need and leave what you can. “Butterfly Blessings is an organization that have outside food pantry boxes for people who just need it,” […]
Putnam Words On Wheels Bus Giving Out Free Books Across The County
The Putnam County Words On Wheels or WOW Bus has its next stop scheduled for Prescott Elementary and Middle School on Thursday. Academic Social Interventionist Cindy Putman said anyone in the area can stop by and pickup free books for kids, even if they have not started school yet. Putman said many kids cannot believe […]
UC Foster Closet Hosts Casino Night Fundraiser
The Upper Cumberland Foster Closet is hosting its first major fundraiser, “Chips for Charity,” a casino night at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport on May 1st. UCFC is an organization which aids foster families and kinship families by providing them with free clothing and other necessities for children in custody, all donated by members in […]
