Monthly Updates
What Does the Face of Poverty Look Like in 2010 Bradley County?
Friday, August 20th, 2010At 72 years of age, Mrs. Hall faced the question of “do I buy food for myself or pay my utility bill?”
Wrapping up 2009
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Ralph Waldo Emerson is quoted as saying “ …. to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition, to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, THIS is to have succeeded.” The Caring Place wrapped up the year 2009 [...]
New Members come on Board
Friday, December 18th, 2009October saw the induction of five new board members, which brings our board to capacity at 12 members. Rafael Lastra, Coleman Foss, Don Goff, Beth Bird, and Bob Hardin all began their three year term October 2, 2009. Each new member brings a unique perspective and heartfelt desire to serve the needy of Bradley County.
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Three Long-Term Board Members Rotate Off
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009At the September board meeting for The Caring Place the staff had the opportunity to say thank you to three long-term board members for their service. Rev. Randy Bonner, Dr. Henry Smith, and Dr. Rick Denning have served The Caring Place as board members for many years. Dr. Smith has served as Chairman of the [...]
How is The Caring Place different from other social service agencies?
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009It is the feeling you get when you walk in the doors. There is an attitude of gratitude at The Caring Place.
April Showers, May Flowers?
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009“Rain, Rain Go Away. Come Again Another Day“
The Drought is over according to our local weather forecasters. After such a long period with out rain it almost feels mean spirited to wish it would stop. Waking up with the rain, working in the rain, watching clients get soaked as they came to register for food. [...]
Volunteer night at the Chattanooga Lookouts
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Several volunteers from The Caring Place enjoyed a night of baseball and fun April 18th. Volunteer Manager, Angela Malone organized a group outing to the volunteer night at the Lookouts. In addition to watching the Lookouts and the Montgomery Biscuts, volunteers were treated to the antics of the Zooperstars from America’s got Talent tv show.
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Training News
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009The Caring Place recently held our first annual training event. All active volunteers from various jobs came and updated their skills. Questions, games, and meeting new people gave the day a festive feel. The Caring Place staff came in fatigues but with great smiles for the commitment shown by our volunteers.
Ocoee Middle School and the Empty Bowl Project
Friday, February 13th, 2009Empty Bowl Projec
On Jan. 22, Ocoee Middle School art teacher Amanda Duncan and the OMS Art Club, Art I and Art II classes presented a check for $860 to The Caring Place. The art students made 68 ceramic soup bowls in class and then held a soup night where they charged $20 per family to [...]
