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Helen Ross McNabb Foundation Hosts Scenic City Sporting Clays Tournament Wednesday, March 3, 2021
The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation invites the community to support the 2021 Scenic City Sporting Clays Tournament on Friday, April 16, at Benton Sporting Clays in Charleston.
The tournament, which still has team and sponsorship opportunities available, marks the fourth fundraising event specifically focused on supporting mental health, substance use and social services provided by the McNabb Center in the Greater Chattanooga Area.
“We are pleased to continue to expand available services in the Greater Chattanooga Area,” said Jerry Vagnier, McNabb Center president and CEO. “The Scenic City Sporting Clays Tournament will allow the Center to serve more people and contribute to the continued growth of the McNabb Center’s services in the region.”
Helen Ross McNabb Foundation launches $2M+ campaign to help with substance use treatment
So far, the foundation has raised $2 million toward its $2.35 million goal to expand substance use treatment resources in the Knoxville area. Author: Jessica Brown (WBIR) Updated: 5:49 AM EST March 5, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation announced it has launched a $2.35 million capital campaign that will provide substance use treatment beds to the Knoxville area.
According to the release, in 2020 Knox County reported more than 370 suspected drug overdose deaths, which was a nearly 30 percent increase from the prior year.
“This is an important initiative for our community,” said Ted Flickinger and Richard Maples, campaign co-chairs. “By increasing capacity and providing greater access to affordable care, we can save lives in the community.”
Knoxville Biz Ticker: BlueCross Foundation providing $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
The Knoxville News-Sentinel 12/30/2020 Knoxville News Sentinel
BlueCross Foundation providing $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is giving $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee to help meet the needs of community members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This gift provides additional support following the $500,000 the foundation awarded to Second Harvest in March.
Food banks across the state have been facing increased demand since the onset of the
pandemic, as many Tennesseans turn to them for support. While many organizations have been able to sustain operations throughout 2020, donations are leveling off and the beginning of 2021 remains uncertain.