2017 ABC Heroes in Heels Murfreesboro
The ABC Heroes in Heels fashion show celebrates the passion, commitment and tenacity of the survivors who make up the YMCA After Breast Cancer program in Murfreesboro. More than 25 survivors will walk the runway to increase awareness for this life-changing program. About ABC Nearly one in eight of our neighbors will face a breast…
Stuff the Bus 2017 was a huge success
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ Stuff the Bus Back to School event was a huge success. Over 100 volunteers came out on their own time to help package together school supplies for kids that couldn’t otherwise afford them. This year, the United Way is looking to increase corporate and community collection sites…
Habitat for Humanity House Dedication
The 2017 Habitat for Humanity “Home Builders Blitz” has begun and 2 homes on Hancock Street in Murfreesboro were recently dedicated. Darius Rucker has lent his name to this program and he presented keys to the home owners in a ceremony in Nashville before the dedication was held in Murfreesboro.
Special Kids to Hold 18th Annual Golf Classic
Local nonprofit Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center will hold its 18th Annual Special Kids Golf Classic on Thursday, May 4, and Friday, May 5, at Indian Hills Golf Course in Murfreesboro. Participants, in a four-person scramble style, will compete for prizes from Indian Hills and other local businesses. Players will also receive a free…
United Way to Provide Online Volunteer Engagement Tool for Community
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is launching an interactive platform that allows individuals to see various ways they can make a difference in the community and agencies to promote their volunteer needs. This venue, presented by Volunteer State Bank, stands true to its name “Volunteer Connect” as it increases the potential for…
Gift wrappers needed February 21
A Soldier’s Child Foundation is in need of volunteers to help wrap birthday gifts for the children of fallen soldiers. Volunteers can drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Christian Life Church on Cason Lane. Please sign up to volunteer here. Courtesy of Volunteer Rutherford
Smyrna Goodwill Employee Receives Donated Car
Alena Sanders has been helping others all her life. As a child in her native Czech Republic, she volunteered alongside her parents in disaster relief efforts. She also collected toys for orphanages. After her family moved to America in 2002 when she was 15, she volunteered with a program that kept schoolchildren out of harm’s…