Dec 19, 2020
Students at Lindsay Lane Christian Academy gather coats and jackets for a drive to help homeless individuals in Limestone County who might not have access to warm clothing during winter. In all, 217 coats were gathered from LLCA s three campuses, doubling the school s goal. Courtesy Photo
A simple drive with a cute theme had an awesome outcome for Lindsay Lane Christian Academy seniors, as they were able to provide not 100 but more than 200 coats for area homeless this week.
The 101 Dalmations -themed coat drive took place over the course of about two weeks at each of the three LLCA campuses after seniors learned of the need for coats and jackets in Limestone County. Headmaster Steve Murr mused the theme was chosen because dalmations and donations sound so similar, and the school decided to aim for 101 coats or jackets collected.
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Athens Main Street was given $11,000 to help fund family-friendly holiday events like the Christmas Open House and Sippin Cider.
âFor our local merchants, holiday sales constitute 40 percent of their yearly revenue, and these (holiday) activities also encourage people to shop and eat local while they are enjoying the events downtown,â Athens Main Street Director Tere Richardson wrote in her application.
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives was granted $3,000.
âThe museum develops and maintains the preservation of archives and artifacts that exemplify the achievements and memories of armed forces veterans,â Hollman said. âThe museum also offers programs for veterans and the public, such as patriotic programs, Coffee Call, etc.â
The Tennessee Valley Authority recently announced a second round of Cares funding for non-profit agencies. TVA partnered with local power companies like Athens Utilities to provide these funds to support local initiatives that benefit communities.
For this second round, TVA allocated $20,000 for Limestone County, and Athens Utilities allocated $20,000 from the Electric Department’s marketing budget for a total of $40,000. TVA and Athens Utilities also allocated $20,000 each during the first round of TVA Cares funding distributed in May.
“These agencies make a difference in the lives of our citizens, and I am glad we can join TVA in supporting their work,” Athens Electric Department Manager Blair Davis said.