“The Big Payback is a 24-hour online giving event that helps organizations like the Child Advocacy Center raise funds and bring awareness to their cause,” said Development Coordinator Katie Enzor. The Child Advocacy Center and other Middle Tennessee non-profit agencies are participating in the 2021 Big Payback. This is the 8th year that the annual…
Five community leaders achieved the 2021 Hometown Hero awards Friday from the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon counties. CAC Board Vice President Terry Fann and Executive Director Sharon De Boer presented the awards during the 6th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children. “Each of these Hometown Heroes is a passionate advocate for children,”…
This episode of the Murfreesboro.com Podcast features an interview with Taylor Loyal with Second Harvest Food Bank. John, Jonathan, Producer Trent, and Taylor have a great conversation about all of the amazing work that Second Harvest does for people that are facing food insecurities in Middle Tennessee. Listen in for the full story and the…
“Lace up your tennis shoes and join us for the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children,” announced Child Advocacy Center director, Sharon De Boer. “The Board of Directors has been tracking COVID-19 infection rates and vaccination rates and voted to host the event three ways this year.” People who feel safe or have been vaccinated may…
“Experts estimate that 1 out of 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday,” said Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Tatum Hochstetler. “I grew up in Rutherford County. This statement is truly astounding when you think of how many children there are in our community and how many families are impacted.” “National…
Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron signed a proclamation in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to bring attention to this public health and safety crisis, recognize survivors, and call on community leadership in prevention efforts. And for the first time in history the county courthouse will light up teal, the nationally recognized color for…
Looking for a great way the family can get out, maintain social-distancing, and support a good cause this spring? The Storybook Breakfast, presented by Murfreesboro Medical Center Pediatrics and ENT on April 17, is a fabulous way to do just that. This year’s event features an outdoor venue at Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village, no-contact photo ops…
Bad Moms Of Mid TN is happy to announce their very first Easter Event! Spots are limited due to time. Please contact Bad Moms of Mid TN if you have any questions. ?? Easter Event ?? ? What to expect: – Mommy and me/us photo with digital copy – Bounce house – Bubble party –…
The 14th Annual Excellence in Education will become An Outdoor Experience on Friday, May 1 at 6 p.m. The outdoor event will be held at Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro. Excellence in Education is traditionally held in January as a black-tie event, however, the event was postponed due to the pandemic until May 1. Excellence in…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties was awarded a $5,000 grant from State Farm to support United Way’s financial empowerment program, Launch Point. The program offers pathways for participants to increase savings, improve credit, purchase a home or car, pay off debt and increase earning potential. Launch Point provides individuals with trusted resources…