Algood Methodist Church Taking Donations For Helping Hands
For the first time in nearly a year, the Algood Methodist Church is able to collect items for those in need. Outreach Committee Chair Lee Ann Hall said church members will be at the church and ready to load their van with items for Helping Hands. Hall said there are a lot of items needed […]
UCDD Pet Meal Delivery Service Looking For Sponsors
The Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability is looking for sponsors to keep its pet meal delivery program in service. The once grant funded Animeals operation is an extension of the Meals on Wheel Service for seniors. Family Caregiver Sarah Martin said now, the organization needs donations to continue. “We take that money, […]
Donating Phones Provides Critical Resource For People At-Risk
Anyone with an old cellphone could provide a critical resource to victims of domestic and sexual violence, by donating it. Genesis House Program Manager Denise Dillon said it does not matter what kind of phone it is, because any cellphone can dial 911. Dillon said most Genesis House clients come in with no means of […]
Putnam County Looking At Land For Future Tornado Memorial
Putnam County and Cookeville are looking to acquire land for a park and have a dedication set up by the anniversary of the March tornado. Mayor Randy Porter said there are two or three pieces of land being considered for the green space honoring those lost and those who survived the tornado. Porter said areas […]
Make Alzheimer’s A Memory This Saturday In Algood
Decorate your cars and join the parade to make Alzheimer’s a memory this Saturday in Algood. Alzheimers Tennessee typically hosts a walking event, but COVID made the organization rethink this year’s fundraiser. Regional Director Lynn Drew said a parade can help achieve the organization’s fund raising goal. “We are seeing a greater need for services […]
Tech Raised Over $8 Million In 2019-2020
Tennessee Tech raised over $8 million in the 2019 fiscal year. The total includes cash, pledges, stocks, gifts-in-kind and new planned gifts. President Phil Oldham said nearly $2 million for scholarships came from cash donations alone. Almost all of the donations are earmarked for specific scholarships or projects by the donors. Oldham said the gifts […]
Pink Auction To Help Provide Mammograms
Although the annual Pink Gala is cancelled this year, you can still help women across the Upper Cumberland who need a mammogram. Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation is offering an online Pink Auction through July to raise funds for the Pink Ribbon Free Mammogram Program. Director John Bell said he expects a third of what the […]
The Big Payback Raising Money For Charities
The financial effects of COVID-19 shutdowns are leading local nonprofits to find new funding sources. One way to help is through The Big Payback, a 24 hour period to easily donate money to Middle Tennessee charities. Dawn Raines, Executive Director of the Stephens Center in Livingston, said donations could help make up for some of […]
