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…
Looking for a great way the family can get out, maintain social-distancing, and support a good cause this spring? The Storybook Breakfast, presented by Nashville Medical Center Pediatrics and ENT on April 17, is a fabulous way to do just that. This year’s event features an outdoor venue at Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village, no-contact photo ops…
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties was awarded a $5,000 grant from State Farm to support United Way’s financial empowerment program, Launch Point. The program offers pathways for participants to increase savings, improve credit, purchase a home or car, pay off debt and increase earning potential. Launch Point provides individuals with trusted resources…
As tax day approaches free help is being made available thanks to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through United Way of Rutherford County. The program is mostly for qualifying individuals who made less than $72,000 in 2020. Volunteers will be providing basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing. Due to COVID-19 appointments…
Calling all book lovers! The local Imagination Library – Books from Birth Storybook Breakfast, presented by Nashville Medical Center Pediatrics and ENT, returns in social-distance style on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Cannonsburgh Village. The family literacy event, which sold out and raised nearly $30,000 for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library at its inaugural event…
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all City of Nashville offices, and most recreational facilities, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Citizens are encouraged to support MLK Jr. “Day of Service” to build community and uplift neighborhoods. More information on MLK Jr. Day of Service is available below. Rover, the City’s…
Rutherford County has been awarded $146,026 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county under Phase 38 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP). The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of…
The local United Way announced that residents of Rutherford and Cannon counties have saved $6 million on their prescription medications, thanks to its partnership with FamilyWize, an organization focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities. Through this partnership, the United Way has helped promote the free, easy to use FamilyWize…
Seven local State Farm agents – Dana Womack, Andy Womack, David Wilson, Jeannie Almon, Bud Morris, Trevor Haggard and Monte King – demonstrated what it means to be good neighbors by donating $3,150 to the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ “Stuff the Bus” school supplies drive. Stuff the Bus is the United Way’s…
Nashville’s Patterson Park Community Center was awarded a Day of Service grant of $50,000 from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service, to implement Project Dream in support of MLK Jr. Day of Service. This award will support MLK Jr. Day service activities in 2021, enabling more…