Clarksville and Montgomery County Random Acts of Kindness
December 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Random Acts of Kindness have received national media attention this year and I am grateful to the many citizens of our country for this. I want to take this opportunity to recognize and salute the citizens of Clarksville & Montgomery County for their Random Acts of Kindness and caring spirit during this Christmas Season.
I have witnessed citizens from every walk of life ringing the Salvation Army Bells to help others. Our Clarksville Police and Sheriff’s Departments have stepped up helping to provide food and Christmas for others in our community. [Read more]
Gold Coin Dropped in Salvation Army Kettle At Sam’s
December 9, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Last night the” Angel who keeps on giving” dropped a gold coin into the Salvation Army’s kettle at Sam’s on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. This is the fifth year for this wonderful gift. We are in need of more kettle money this year. There are more people and families in our shelter than ever before and the cost of the operation has risen.
We thanks this generous Angel who keeps on giving to our Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign. The value of this African Gold Coin is worth between $1650 and $1700.
Salvation Army Angel Tree
December 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Angle Trees still have angels on them and we need individuals, clubs, Churches and businesses to please adopt them. The dead line for turning in your Angel Tree gift is December 13th.
We have 675 families needing help with a total of 1,650 children needing gifts.
You can adopt an Angel Tress from these locations: All Wal-Mart locations; Governor Square Mall and K-Mart located in St. Bethlehem. [Read more]
Volunteer Bell Ringers needed Thanksgiving through Christmas
November 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers this holiday season. Volunteers are needed Monday through Saturday, from 10:00am to 7:00pm, beginning November 10th, through December 24th, 2011.
Money collected goes to support the homeless shelter and other Salvation Army programs. [Read more]
APSU hosts 17th annual Bread and Words reading on November 22nd
November 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Every November, on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the Austin Peay State University Department of Languages and Literature hosts a benefit reading that not only celebrates the written word, but also raises public awareness of hunger in the local community.
(Front row) Laura McClister, Raven Jackson, (back row) Chase Davenport, Charles Booth and Ryan Boyd will all read during the November 22nd Bread and Words Benefit at APSU. (Photo by Rian Barger/APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
November First Thursday ArtWalk
October 31, 2011
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, on November 3rd, from 5:00pm–8:00pm.
Kendall Welsh from ARTifacts, sent us this information about November’s artistic extravaganza. Participating merchants include Ingredients, Edward’s Steakhouse, Couture Crush, ARTifacts, Fleur de leis, Hodgepodge, and many more. [Read more]
Girl Scout Autumn Wirts is assisting Salvation Army with a Winter Coat Drive
October 11, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army Ladies Auxiliary along with the assistance of Autumn Wirts from Girl Scout troop 220 are holding a winter coat until November 12th. There are so many individuals who do not have Winter Coats for the approaching cold weather. So please help by donating serviceable coats and jackets. All sizes are needed from infants to adults.
You can bring your coats for donation to the James D. Amos Emergency Shelter located at 210 Kraft Street, or arrange for pickup by calling Debbie Hadley 931.206.6332 or Sandra Gray 931.206.9115.
Autumn Wirts assisting with this Winter Coat Drive as she works on fulfilling the requirements for the Girl Scouts bronze medal.
Angel Tree Sign-Up
October 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army will be taking applications for its Christmas Assistance Program at 208 Kraft Street, Clarksville, for residents of Montgomery, Stewart, and Houston Counties the week of October 17th thru 21st.
Applications will be taken Monday, October 17th thru Friday, October 20th from 9:00am to 12:00pm and that same Monday thru Thursday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. All low-income families needing toys for their children (ages birth thru 12 years) and Seniors, age 60 & over, needing food assistance may apply. [Read more]
Mission Clarksville Students Grow Food at APSU Farm to Help Feed Area’s Hungry
September 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On a hot morning in July, a group of local teenagers gathered in a massive garden off Pickens Road to get their hands dirty. They came to pull weeds and water plants, and after several hours in the hot sun, they left with several bushels of fresh vegetables.
“It was great having those kids out here,” Dr. Donald Sudbrink, chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Agriculture, said. “They were so enthusiastic about learning and working in our APSU Victory garden.”
Mission Clarksville Students pulling weeds the APSU Victory garden.
Salvation Army to host Pancake Breakfast this Saturday
July 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 23rd, from 7:00am until 10:00am, at the James D. Amos Shelter (210 Kraft Street, Clarksville, TN). Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit Shelter operations.
Tickets are $5.00 each and are available at the door, or at the Salvation Army Thrift Store. For tickets or more information contact Jill Crowe, 931.648.9529 or the Shelter at 931.552.5350.
