NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — There are special projects in every community that each one of us feels personally drawn to. For me, it's the mission of Joy Closet in Hopkinsville.
I learned about them in 2022 when they were nominated for My Hero. This is a non-profit that provides everything imaginable for foster parents in Kentucky who get a baby, child or teen placement anytime — even in the middle of the night — and need anything from clothes or car seats to diapers or formula.
What started out in a small office within months grew to a larger 7,500 square foot space because the need to help foster children and families is so great.
As I continue to follow their story I was honored to emcee their luncheon last Thursday where they've launched a new project: The Hope House.
It will be a designated home for children during what is an emotional/traumatic at times transition away from home to Kentucky's state-run agency care, then to a foster home.
The home cost is $270,000 and your help can go a long way to making this a reality. Donations can be made to joycloset.org.
“I’ve never met anyone like Tennie.”
That’s how one neighbor at Stones River Manor in Murfreesboro describes Tennie Fitzpatrick, who has mastered as many as seven different musical instruments. Each day, Tennie shares those talents with residents, workers and visitors. It’s an ability Tennie herself believes is “a gift from God.” That’s because Tennie is blind, and overcame a difficult, abusive childhood. Forrest Sanders shares this truly inspirational story.
- Rhori Johnston
