BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED EVERYDAY!!!
Blood donations are needed EVERYDAY to help save lives...Give the gift of life...Give Blood!!! For blood drive locations scheduled throughout the area, visit http://tnvalley.redcross.org or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) for more details. You CAN make a difference!!!
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Get Your GED!!!
There are many reasons why you may not have finished high school, but there's no reason not to go back and get your high school equvalency diploma or GED! You'll be in good company...GED graduates include comedian Bill Cosby, actor Christian Slater, and the current US Surgeon General Richard Carmona. So what are YOU waiting for?!? For more information on getting your GED, visit www.gedtest.org or call 1-800-62-MY-GED!!!
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TennHelp
TennHelp is a new website that helps needy Tennesseans help themselves. Use this website to find organizations and agencies across Tennessee that can help you and your family. Just log on at www.tennhelp.com.
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Free Medication
FREE MEDICATIONS are available for people with limited resources. For more information, call toll free 1-888-380-6337 or visit www.a2zmedline.com for details!
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Become a Foster Parent...
Youth Villages is urging citizens of Tennessee to open their hearts and homes and become foster parents. All qualified parents will receive financial assistance up to $1, 500 and free training. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a foster parent, please call Youth Villages at 250-7200 or toll free at 1-877-983-6786.
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Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley
Be a part of the largest organization dedicated to helping girls and teens in the world. Volunteer with the Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley and make a difference in the lives of girls in your community. Call (800) 395-5318 or visit www.girlscoutsofcv.org.
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YW Domestic Violence Center
Are you afraid for your safety or for the safety of your children? Call now to join a domestic violence support group. The YW domestic violence center will direct you to safety and support. The hotline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call (615) 242-1199. Remember, you are not alone. Please call now, (615) 242-1199.
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United Way's--Dial 2-1-1
Dial United Way's 2-1-1 to get or give help wilth local health and human services information. Callers reach a real person, a trained information and referral specialist who helps callers determine their needs and then provides phone numbers and addresses for the agency, organization, or congregation that can answer that need.
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WARNING: Lung Cancer Risks From Indoor Radon
Homes in this area have been found with HIGH radon levels, and the Surgeon General and EPA is urging everyone to test their home for this invisible radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. You can test for it and you can fix it by calling 1-8---SOS-RADON for more information on how, or by visiting http://www.eps.gov/radon for more details.
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Habitat for Humanity
The Habitat Homestore at 1001 8th Ave. South in Nashville features great deals on household items and building materials. Businesses and individuals can donate new and used products. To donate or shop, visit the Homestore Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Call 254-HOME for more information.
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Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Monday March 31 - Sunday August 31
If you don’t understand your current mortgage and fear possible foreclosure down the road, help is available by calling the Tennessee Housing Development Center at 1-888-995-HOPE.
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Monday May 12 - Friday December 31
If your organization would like us to help support your event, program or service, please contact Janna Garner, Public Service Director, at 615-744-4776. You may also submit via E-Mail at NashvillePSA@clearchannel.com
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Salvation Army
Sunday June 01 - Thursday July 31
The local Salvation Army needs your usable clothes, miscellaneous household items, shoes, books, bikes, computers and car. Give those clothes a second chance with The Salvation Army Family Stores. Stores are located at 140 North First Street, 6214 Charlotte Pike, 2700 Nolensville Road and 1014 Mercury Boulevard in Murfreesboro. Or call 259-2348 and a Salvation Army truck will pick your donations up…All donations are tax deductible.
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Big Band Dances
Monday June 02 - Saturday September 06
The 25th annual season of Saturday night Big Band Dances is underway in Centennial Park’s event shelter. Music begins at 7:30. For info on the big bands that will be performing call Mimi Shimmin at 615-862-8424 or visit mim.shimmin@nashville.gov.
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Brentwood Library Teen Photo Contest
Monday July 07 - Friday July 18
Through July 18th, teens are invited to submit their unique, beautiful or thought provoking photos for the Brentwood Library’s Summer Long Photo Contest. Teens can submit their photos in the library’s Teen Central or by emailing them to streeta@brentwood-tn.org. Voting for the photos will take place July 21-31 in Teen Central. Call Amanda Street at 615-371-0090 ext. 811
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Golf Classic
Monday July 07 - Wednesday July 09
The annual Morning Star Sanctuary Golf Classic will be held at noon Thursday, July 10th at the Hermitage Gold Course. Registration begins at 10 and a putting contest will be held at 11. $200 for individual players … proceeds benefit the domestic violence shelter and wounded officer Danita Marsh who was shot and paralyzed while assisting a domestic violence victim on October 26, 2006. Call Mike Eller at 847-4001 or Linda Johnston at 579-5004.
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