As the Executive Director, I do not normally get a chance to interact with the people we serve. I am usually stuck in my office with stacks of paper all over my desk (and floor), moving from one project to the next or applying for a new grant. Every once in awhile you might see… Continue reading This is what we do
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Feeding 5,000… well almost!
Today is one of those days that I am so proud to be the director of The Family Center, I am so proud to be with this wonderful organization. Today was a mobile food pantry day. Let me set this up for you. 20,000 pounds of food comes from a food bank in Nashville called… Continue reading Feeding 5,000… well almost!
Tires from God
It is not uncommon to receive a call from a church wanting to know how to help someone. Many times the request for help is not something the church can do in the confines of their sanctuary or offices and we are called on for advice or collaboration when dealing with poverty in our community. Just as there… Continue reading Tires from God
In our parking lot
I first met David and his silver sedan on a warm summer Sunday morning. I forgot my Sunday School curriculum on my desk and had to get it before church started. I was running late (and obviously not prepared) so I couldn’t stop and talk but it was obvious he had been sleeping in his car, he nodded and… Continue reading In our parking lot
This is Maury 