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The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Announces New Staff Member
Nashville, TN, November 15, 2004 – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization that benefits non-profits serving those in need in 40 Middle Tennessee counties, has announced the addition of Cynthia Brown Warner to its staff as coordinator of the Brooks Fund
Middle Tennesseans in Need Will Benefit From Former Governor’s New Charitable Fund
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Announces Creation of Ned R. McWherter Fund for Basic Human Needs
Nashville, TN, November 19, 2004 – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization that benefits nonprofits serving the needy in 40 Middle Tennessee counties, has announced the creation of the Ned R. McWherter Fund for Basic Human Needs.
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Names New Staff to Lead Education Efforts
Nashville, TN, December 2004 - The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization that benefits nonprofits serving those in need in 40 Middle Tennessee counties, has announced that Patricia L. Cole will fill the newly-created Educational Services position.
Teddy Wilburn Estate Resolved
Scholarship Established to Help Struggling Students
(Nashville, TN, January 27, 2005) – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and members of the family of the late Thurman T. (Teddy) Wilburn have jointly announced the settlement of pending disputes over Teddy Wilburn’s estate.
$ 672,466 in Grants Awarded to 162 Organizations by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has distributed $672,466 in grants to 162 nonprofit organizations as part of The Foundation’s annual grant making process.
The Community Foundation Hosts Renowned Parenting Expert and Author for 2004 Edna S. Thomas Lecture Series
Jane Nelsen to Give Lecture and Workshop September 28 and 29
Nashville, Tennessee – Parents have an opportunity to learn positive discipline techniques for their children from renowned parenting expert and author Jane Nelsen, Ed.D. on September 28 and 29 during the fifth annual Edna S. Thomas Lecture Series.
Former Tennessee Governor to Receive Joe Kraft Award
Ned McWherter to be Honored at Eleventh Annual Event
Nashville, Tennessee – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has named former Tennessee Governor Ned Ray McWherter the recipient of the eleventh Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award.
The Tomorrow Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Appoints New Leaders
The Tomorrow Fund, a Fund within The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which seeks to build community awareness, leadership and responsibility in Nashville’s young adults, recently appointed new leadership for the upcoming year.
The Community Foundation Announces Women’s Fund Board for 2004-2005
Nashville, TN, June 9, 2004 – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has named 13 new members to its Women’s Fund board of directors for 2004-2005
Community Foundation Awards Cheatham County Students with Scholarships
Nashville, TN, May 30, 2004 – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization that benefits non-profits serving those in need in 40 Middle Tennessee counties, has awarded 35 scholarships, valued at $106,230, to 89 individuals who are pursuing higher education in accredited schools in the United States.
Gala Event Raises Money for Local Scholarships
Clarksville, TN, May 18, 2004 – The sixth annual Cumberland Ball, The Community Foundation of Cheatham Count ’s gala event, was held May 15th at the Clarksville Country Club. Two hundred people from the Cheatham County area attended, raising more than $30,000 for scholarships.
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Announces New Staff Members
Nashville, TN, May 18, 2004 – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization that benefits non-profits serving those in need in 40 Middle Tennessee counties, has announced the addition of four staff people. The new staff will act in various roles from donor services to communications.
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Announces 2004 Maddox Grant Recipients
Nashville, TN, May 5, 2004 – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization that benefits non-profits serving those in need in 40 Middle Tennessee counties, has announced the winners of the 2004 Maddox Foundation Grants. The grants were distributed to 16 different organizations in the region and have a total value of $53,000.
The Community Foundation Names New Board Officers
Nashville, TN, May 3, 2004 - The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization that benefits non-profits serving those in need in 40 Middle Tennessee counties, has named four community leaders to officer positions on its 2004 Board of Directors; and added four prominent individuals to the board, according to Foundation President Ellen Lehman.