The two thousand grant applicants accepted through the State Farm Neighborhood Assist® website were submitted within forty-five minutes nationwide. Applications came in from all fifty states and Amelia’s Closet was one of only four Tennessee organizations selected as a Top 200 Finalist. A $25,000 grant from State Farm® will be awarded to each of the…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has named Ted and Gloria LaRoche as the Witherspoon Award recipient, Kara J. Kemp as the Volunteer of the Year recipient, Dr. James E. Calder as the Board Member of the Year, Kristin Dailey as the Employee Campaign Manager of the Year recipient, Jay Sanders as the…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced its 2021-22 board officers and members. Retta Gardner, A Mortgage Boutique, will serve as the 2021-22 Board Chair; Board Chair-Elect/Secretary is Billy Bruce, UPS; Development Chair is Richard Stone, Reliant Bank; Community Impact Chair is Dr. Jill Austin, Middle Tennessee State University; Finance Chair/Treasurer is…
Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, will soon break ground on their Rutherford County house. On Monday, August 2nd, at 9am, the nonprofit will host a public groundbreaking at 611 Indian Park Dr. The event will officially begin the construction phase for the Isaiah 117 House in Rutherford…
“Dance under the stars, mix and mingle, and enjoy a beautiful summer evening that will benefit a great cause,” said Child Advocacy Center Development Coordinator Katie Enzor. The Child Advocacy Center is hosting the 4th Annual Light Up the Night Party to celebrate the end of summer on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 6:00-9:00 p.m….
Peter and Kristen Demos have donated their Demos Brands food trailer to Liberty’s Station, the new social enterprise of Amelia’s Closet in Murfreesboro. “The Demoses have been instrumental in the development plans for Liberty’s Station,” said founding executive director Jody Powers. “The food truck is a tremendous gift that will help us advance our mission…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties officially launched its 65th anniversary endowment campaign, with a goal of growing its Legacy Society, on June 17th at the home of Ted and Gloria LaRoche. The local United Way is devoted to making an impact on our community for generations to come. A planned gift to…
The Child Advocacy Center is excited to announce a new addition to its staff. Carrie Norvell has joined the CAC as the new Community Education Coordinator. Norvell brings a wealth of experience working with non-profit agencies. Carrie Norvell served the 9 counties of the Pennyrile Area Development District in Kentucky as the community educator at…
Sarahi Green was recently named Rutherford County’s new Domestic Violence Coordinator. A Motlow State Community College alum with a major in social work, Green began her career with the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in December 2014 as a Receptionist. In 2016, she advanced to the position of Court Advocate, and just three short…
Our podcast keeps getting better and better! This week we have Abdou Kattih from the nonprofit Murfreesboro Muslim Youth. This is one amazing organization and an even more amazing man. Make sure you watch this episode, it’s a good one :).