Tag Archives: non profit

The founders of the non-profit organization This Is Living Ministries are opening a wood shop as a way to raise funds for the organization. Executive Director Lindsay Holloway said the shop will sell refurbished furniture and jewelry made by at-risk women staying with the organization. Holloway said the women were originally taught the skill so they could save as much ... Read More »

Crossville City Council wants to be better understand the appropriateness of using city funds to contribute to non-profit entities. The question was posed during the council’s Tuesday night work session. Councilman Scot Shanks brought up the topic after questioning the city’s decision not fund Hospice of Cumberland County in this year’s budget after requesting $10,000. “The city is giving to ... Read More »

Lebanon’s Bridge House, a non-profit that provides housing for children and youth in state custody, is looking to expand into the Upper Cumberland. Executive Director John Widrick said the Bridge House in Lebanon serves all of middle Tennessee. He said they need to expand because there are not enough foster homes to care for the growing amount of children currently ... Read More »

The new group Friends of the Jackson County Animals making progress toward becoming a certified non-profit. Director Mark Pack said the group has been recognized by the state as a non-profit and has received its tax number. He said they are expecting official 501c3 status in the next week or so. “Every day it seems like we’re making three steps ... Read More »

A new Jackson County non-profit will take over the Poke Sallet Festival. Casey Jackson is one of the four board members that created the Poke Sallet Foundation. “My husband grew up in the area, and he’s always really loved going to the Poke Sallet Festival,” Jackson said. “When we heard that it would be available, we though this would be ... Read More »

A new Cookeville non-profit has formed in Cookeville preserving the history of the West End community. The organization West End Connection was created by President Natalie Okorji (Oh-Core-Gee) alongside other community members. Okorji said she grew up in West End and wanted to keep its story alive. “West End area is historic to the Cookeville city due to it being ... Read More »

Crossville’s Hilltoppers Incorporated is hosting a job fair Saturday at its newly-opened facility. Hilltoppers is non-profit organization that provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Executive Director Jeanene Houston said she believes the organization has made a difference in the community. “We’ve taken people from very tough, sad situations,” Houston said. “Not only with their family, but non-family ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Kids of The Community group serves to give direction and purpose to at-risk youth. Program Director Barry Dishman said his work as Warren County’s Director of Juvenile Court Services gave him an inside look into what these kids are dealing with. Dishman said whether its food insecurity, a distressed home life or education, Kids of The Community is there ... Read More »

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson was one of four Tennesseans selected to take part in the Appalachian Leadership Institute’s inaugural class. Robinson said this class of 40 leaders took part in problem solving simulations like a large plant closure and tornado response. Robinson said his biggest takeaway from the class is the connections he made with other leaders across ... Read More »

The Christian Counseling Center is dipping into its financial reserves to provide counseling services to clients in need. The non-profit organization has faced a drastic demand increase due to the economic and psychological impact of the pandemic. Executive Director Donna Cielma said she’s seen a lot of previous clients return to the center. “They’ve lost their jobs because of COVID, ... Read More »