Giving Back Posts
YWCA Leaning on Local Social Media Scene to Become 1,000 Strong
Did you know that for $40 a year YWCA Knoxville offers a place to swim and take classes? Neither did we. Learn why this organization wants to be 1,000 Strong.
Thank You for Your Service: A Salute to Knoxville’s Veterans
On the spur of the moment, I decided to attend the Veterans Day program at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery this year. Although I drive by the solemn rows of tombstones every day, I’d never ventured up the hill to the octagonal structure at the top. This year, in the wake of the Fort Hood massacre,[…] Read More »
jAVERDE, Delicious Locally Brewed Coffee with a National Mission
If you haven’t yet tried jAVERDE coffee yet, I promise you you’re missing out! Brewed locally in Powell, jAVERDE has a ton of flavors to satisfy any coffee lover’s taste-buds. With names like CocoJo, Mahalo Mocha, Shell Shock, Blarney Moo, Dreamsipple, Munky Chow, Johnny Zappleseed, Jav-O-Lantern, Strawdairy Surprise, and many more, you can be sure[…] Read More »
TN Bloggers Standing Behind Education
The fine folks over at Tennessee Bloggers For Education have been asking us to spread the word about their program for a while. And what a great program it is. Head on over to their donation page and look at all the ways we can help local teachers.
First Friday Five: Knoxville Area American Red Cross
As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the Knoxville chapter of the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that[…] Read More »
Knoxville Twestival to Bring Social Media & Charity Together
If you live in Knoxville or plan to visit the area on Thursday, September 10, I encourage you all to check out Knoxville Twestival! Knoxville Twestival is part of a charitable event taking place in communities all around the world. Twestival uses the power of the local Twitterverse to encourage community members to come out[…] Read More »
First Friday Five: Salvation Army Knoxville
The Salvation Army has been meeting physical, emotional and spiritual needs without discrimination in the Knoxville area since 1899. Most people know them for the bells and red kettles at Christmas time, but most are unaware of the history or the extent of their programs and services. The Thompson Center of Hope, The Salvation Army’s[…] Read More »
First Friday Five: Helen Ross McNabb Center
The Helen Ross McNabb Center has served numerous needs in the Knoxville community since 1948. Current services include mental health care for adults, addiction and recovery programs and foster care services. Recently, The Helen Ross McNabb Center announced a fund-raising drive to construct 32 homeless and special needs housing units in Knoxville as a part[…] Read More »
First Friday Five: The Adoption Foundation of Tennessee, Inc.
The Adoption Foundation of Tennessee, Inc. was founded to assist families in welcoming home children through adoption, one step at a time. Literally. The steps they take: The Adoption Foundation of Tennessee, Inc. recruits walkers and runners to participate in foot races, in an effort to raise adoption awareness and money for adoptive families. They[…] Read More »
Coffee With a Cause: Remedy Coffee
I’d been hearing rave reviews about the new Remedy Coffee since it opened just a few weeks ago…and finally I managed to make my way down there last week. I must say, this place is awesome! It has the Downtown Knoxville coffee shop feel that I love, with big comfy leather couches, exposed brick walls,[…] Read More »
