Tag Archives: Fundraising

The search for Cookeville Rescue Mission’s next director has been extended another month as the board looks to ensure that the best candidate is chosen. Staff Manager Ronnie Lindsey said the new hire will tasked with overseeing fundraising and connecting with other organizations. Lindsey said he and Sammy Anderson have used their combined 22 years of experience to run the ... Read More »

The Clay County Board of Education discussed a set of policy changes from the Tennessee School Boards Association during their Thursday meeting. Chairman Benji Bailey said there was a total of six policy changes which included five revised policies and one completely new one. Bailey said the all of the changes came from the TSBA and were to be considered ... Read More »

WCTE is opening its station doors for Becky Magura’s community sendoff on Friday. Station Manager Avery Hutchins said this is a chance to share memories and well wishes with Magura before she joins Nashville Public Television. Hutchins said this would not be possible without community support over Magura’s 39 years at the station. “She has been in people’s homes on ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech has set a new fundraising record, with over $22 million being committed to the university. In the fiscal year ending June 30, $6 million alone in money towards student scholarships was raised. The total includes cash, pledges, stocks and gifts. Tech’s new engineering building continued to be attract donor support towards the university’s flagship college. $4.34 million was ... Read More »

A night of Texas Holdem in Gainesboro to honor the life of a father, husband and friend. The inaugural Stacks for Steve is coming this Saturday at 5:00 PM to raise money for the Steve Eugene Johnson Memorial Scholarship fund. Event Host Jordan Hunter said up to 60 participants are welcome to the eight table tournament. “We wanted to start ... Read More »

One of Algood’s most historic buildings has received HVAC repairs thanks to fundraising efforts by the Friends of the White Plains Historic Home. Board of Directors Member Laura Clemons said the organization funded the work by donating $4,000 to the city of Algood. “We knew that the HVAC needed repairs,” Clemons said. “There were problems in the house with dampness, ... Read More »

WCTE has announced the hiring of its new Director of Developing and Marketing, Susan Luna-Hazelwood. In her new position, Luna-Hazelwood will oversee all fundraising operations for WCTE, such as philanthropy, corporate giving, individual giving and fundraising events. A Tennessee Tech grad and Cookeville native, Luna-Hazelwood is coming from Nashville where she spent five years as Senior Director of Individual Giving ... Read More »

The Putnam County Humane Society is fundraising to continue its Access to Care program. Director Jennifer Farley said they will participate in the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s Giving Tuesday event on May 5. Farley said over 50 percent of clients cannot afford spay and neutering, let alone surgery at a full service vet. “They’re doing the absolute best that ... Read More »

The Livingston Academy “Spirit of the Wildcats” Marching Band is still in dire need of funding. Band Booster President Jenny Story said they tried to hold a fundraiser in December but had to cancel due to COVID. Story said the band needs $8,000-$9,000 for instrument repairs alone, and additional money to counter uniform costs. “A lot of them are very ... Read More »

The Art Bin in Sparta is hosting a paint night February 20, with all the proceeds supporting the Upperman High School Wrestling Team. Assistant Wrestling Coach Jessica Jackson said there are only 25 spots available to paint a canvas and support the team. She said supporting the team’s next season is important because it will be first senior class to ... Read More »