Hands on Clarksville seeks Veteran Homeowners for Free Weatherization Program
January 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – It’s cold outside, but Hands on Clarksville is ready for winter! The local volunteer program recently received a Community Impact grant from the Home Depot Foundation; and the funds will be used to help five local veteran families weatherize their homes.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, drafts in homes are not only annoying but can also be responsible for soaring energy costs in both winter and summer. And, reducing drafts in our homes can lower energy costs from 5 to 30 percent. [Read more]
Youth LEAP Interns Volunteer to serve at Loaves and Fishes
January 22, 2012
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – January 21st, 2012, the LEAP Youth Interns volunteered to support Loaves and Fishes in serving the hungry. Loaves and Fishes serves between 150-200 meals daily to the hungry six days a week and distributes food to area agencies through volunteer efforts.
Loaves and Fishes served 45,864 meals in 2011 on site. They also have a Food Distribution Center that distributed approximately 137,000 lbs. of food to 18 other agencies helping the needy.
Interns from LEAP serving at Loaves and Fishes.
Hands on Clarksville receives Home Depot Grant for Veteran Weatherization Project
January 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Hands on Clarksville is pleased to announce it has received a community grant from The Home Depot Foundation to help local veterans and their families with weatherization repairs.
With help from Home Depot’s Team Depot, community volunteers will implement the Hometown Heroes Weatherization Project in late February 2012.
According to the Home Depot Foundation website, Home Depot supports volunteering to improve the physical health of neighborhoods and help creates healthier and more stable environments where families can thrive. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 8th
January 8, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
- Nominate a Coach Today!
- Clarksville Sports Festival
- Scuba
- Spring Adult Softball/Kickball Meeting Scheduled
“Govs Give Back” impacts more than 200 Clarksville families
December 5, 2011
APSU Sports Information: Austin Peay Sports
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay community flexed its muscles, Sunday, when more than 80 volunteers gathered to supply holiday groceries to the Lincoln Homes Community – a section of low-income housing adjacent to Austin Peay’s main campus – as part of the Govs Give Back.
The second-year project, spearheaded by the Austin Peay Fellowship of Christian Athletes, included volunteers from many Governors and Lady Govs sports teams through the Student Athlete Advisory Council, as well as the Baptist Student Ministry, the Church of Christ Student Ministry, UCHURCH and AQUA. [Read more]
Volunteers, Riders and Decorations needed for Christmas Parade
November 29, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County will be decorating a lighted float to represent the Clarksville Humane Society in the City’s upcoming Christmas Parade being held this coming Saturday, December 3rd at 5:00pm.
People love seeing their pets in the parade, and they are excited to be participating again this year. We hope you’ll be part of it! [Read more]
Thousands of Shoe Boxes in Clarksville are bound for hurting kids in over 100 Countries
November 24, 2011
Clarksville Collection Site Fills Up with Shoe Box Gifts as Web-Savvy Volunteers Pack Their Boxes of Hope Online
Clarksville, TN – Volunteers have been working tirelessly at the Clarksville collection sites where thousands of shoe boxes packed with school supplies, toys and necessity items were dropped off by caring Clarksville residents.
National Collection Week is wrapping up for the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind—Operation Christmas Child—where participants fill empty shoe boxes with items for kids suffering from natural disaster, war, terrorism, famine, and poverty. Soon, these shoe boxes will be delivered to 8.5 million kids worldwide. [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]
Manna Café Ministries to hold Mobile Pantry this morning
October 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Tell all of your friends and neighbors that this Saturday, October 8th, Manna Café Ministries will be holding a Mobile Pantry at Fellowship United Methodist Church located at 2201 Peachers Mill Road. Free groceries will be distributed to those who are is in need of assistance, beginning at 10:00am (arrive early if at all possible!) All you need is a ID; we’ll even take your groceries to your car and help you load them. [Read more]
9/11 Campaign: Red, White, Blue and True, American Troops
September 5, 2011
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – In collaboration with Hands On Clarksville, the LEAP Organization is utilizing its youth and mentors to help meet the goal of 600 volunteers during the Serve to Remember Days of Service in remembrance of 9/11.
LEAP Volunteers will help collect care package items for a 9/11 Campaign: Red, White, Blue and True, American Troops during Riverfest on September 9th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and 10th from 10:00am to 9:00pm. [Read more]
