In less than two weeks, the Middle Tennessee community has been faced with destructive tornadoes and now the development of COVID-19 throughout the country. As the community works to mitigate the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is offering a giving opportunity to help those in need. More information is available…
In an effort to assist with recovery efforts throughout the state of Tennessee following the deadly storms of March 3, 2020, Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center is calling on the help of participants in the 9th Annual Special Kids Race. With the help of Nourish Food Bank, a charity organization based out of Rutherford…
Executive Director of Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Center, Chris Truelove celebrates 20 years of service to the Murfreesboro, TN non-profit this month. A former volunteer at the campus founded just two years before his service began in 2000, Chris was the first executive director to be hired by the Special Kids board of directors…
The 9th Annual Special Kids race is less than two weeks away. On Saturday, March 7,2020, at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC), Special Kids is hosting a 15K, 10K, 5K and one-mile family fun run. Runners and walkers will have the opportunity to participate in one of four race distances on-site: 15K, 10K, 5K or one-mile…
The Child Advocacy Center is pleased to announce that Amanda Hammond has been hired as the new Cannon County Coordinator. Hammond replaces Cassell Galligan-Davis, who is the new director at the Warren County Child Advocacy Center. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to serve children and families in Cannon County,” Amanda Hammond said….
The Child Advocacy Center is excited to host an event this spring to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month—the 5th annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children. The Hometown Heroes Walk for Children will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza, downtown on the square. Registration will start at 10:45 a.m., speakers…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is working with local businesses to collect essential baby items for expectant and new mothers now through Feb. 3. The items will be distributed Feb. 8 at the 7th Annual Community Baby Shower, presented by Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and Publix Super Markets Charities. More information…
Christmas celebrations continued at Redstone Federal Credit Union last week when the organization presented checks for $9,000 to two children’s charities as part of its Letters to Santa campaign. Each December, Redstone asks area communities to help brighten the lives of children and families by sending a letter to Santa. For every letter dropped in…
Only a few days remain with “early bird pricing” still available for participants that register for the 9th Annual Special Kids Race, presented by Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & Surgicenter (MMC) on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at MMC in Murfreesboro, TN. Runners, or walkers, that take part in the fundraising event will save $5 by signing…
