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 :).
“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…