“Joy to the Boro’ ”raises $7,000 for The Salvation Army
Sunday Dec. 20, Music Pastor Wayne Miller from the Family Worship Center (FWC) presented a check for $7,000 to Lt. Andy Seiler, Commanding Officer for The Salvation Army of Murfreesboro. The $7,000 was...
View ArticleWedding rings donated to Salvation Army kettle
An anonymous donor dropped three rings, including a wedding set, into a Wilson County Salvation Army red kettle. The rings were carefully wrapped inside a dollar bill and a plastic bag. The Salvation...
View ArticleDeadline Quickly Approaching for Letter of Intent Application
Deadline to submit Letter of Intent January 15 The deadline for qualifying organizations to submit a Letter of Intent application for the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ 2016-17 grant...
View ArticleMurfreesboro Firefighters to Run Special Kids Race in Honor of Ivan Mrzena
Murfreesboro Firefighters are gearing up for the Special Kids Race to be held on Saturday, March 19, but they aren’t just running for their health… They will be running in honor of 11-year-old Ivan...
View ArticleUnited Way Ribbon Cutting Set for January 29, 2016
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties will host a Ribbon Cutting, presented by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, on January 29, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the United Way office. The...
View ArticleGoodwill Sets New Jobs Record
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee helped 15,412 people find jobs in 2015, a 61-percent increase over its efforts the prior year. The not-for-profit provides free training, education and...
View ArticleUnited Way’s Community Baby Shower in Full Swing
Drive aimed at encouraging healthy beginnings for mothers and newborns in Rutherford and Cannon counties The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has begun collecting items for the third annual...
View ArticleGoodwill Asks Donors to Help Reverse Impact of Winter Storm
Last week’s winter storm, which brought one of the heaviest snowfalls in a decade to much of Middle and West Tennessee, also put a chill on donations to Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. Thus...
View ArticleGrant provides teacher training for gifted education
Twenty-five Rutherford County teachers will be better equipped to serve gifted students thanks to a generous grant by The Jennings & Rebecca Jones Foundation. The foundation has awarded Rutherford...
View ArticleAnnual Spaghetti/Meatball Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit Doors of Hope.
WHAT: Spaghetti/Meatball Dinner and Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit Doors of Hope. WHEN: Saturday, February 13, 5-8 PM WHERE: Blackman UMC, 4380 Manson Pike, Murfreesboro, TN WHY: Doors of Hope...
View ArticleCommunity baby shower helps moms in Rutherford, Cannon counties
More than 17,000 items were collected for a community baby shower that will help mothers in both Rutherford and Cannon counties. According to the Rutherford County Health Department, just over 4,000...
View ArticleThird Annual Community Baby Shower Makes an Impact
500 diaper bags provided for mothers and newborns The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties recently hosted its third annual Community Baby Shower, in partnership with the Rutherford County...
View ArticleThird Annual Wine at the Wetlands
Proceeds benefit Discovery Center Open to the public; all invited to purchase tickets at explorethedc.org/wine and attend The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will host Wine at the Wetlands, a...
View ArticleBridal Extravaganza Sale
Wedding Dresses, Prom & Bridesmaid Gowns to be Deeply Discounted More than 350 wedding dresses and 400 bridesmaid and prom gowns will be sold at bargain prices during Goodwill’s Bridal Extravaganza...
View Article2016 VITA Program in Full Swing
For qualifying local residents in Rutherford and Cannon counties Through the United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, individuals and families with an annual household income of less...
View ArticleSixth Annual Bombshells Fashion Show
Murfreesboro’s bombshells Hair Studio and Spa Sponsors Sixth Annual Fashion Show to Benefit the Multiple System Atrophy Coalition (MSA). The sixth annual Charity Fashion Show to benefit the Multiple...
View ArticleCasey Warren, United Way’s Volunteer of the Month, March 2016
Casey Warren, originally from Camden, TN, relocated to Murfreesboro to attend Middle Tennessee State University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Relations. She has been...
View ArticleJunior League Presents Be Well Boro at Stones River Mall
Community invited to learn about healthy living In the spirit of creating a healthy community, The Junior League of Murfreesboro will host its 3rd Annual Be Well Boro Health & Wellness Fair at...
View ArticleAlive Hospice offers grief support group in Murfreesboro
Adults who have lost loved ones don’t have to face the journey of grief and loss alone. Nonprofit Alive Hospice will offer a grief support group in Murfreesboro for adults beginning Tuesday, April 5....
View ArticleWings and rings fundraiser for special olympics
Toot’s diners can support Special Olympians compete in the annual track and field meet by donating during the “Wings and Rings” fund-raising event from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at Toot’s South....
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