BFIA WAS THERE TO HELP MICHELLE EDMISTEN IN A TIME OF NEED
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Michelle Edmisten had no hesitation in her voice when asked how Bristol Faith in Action helped her in a serious time of need. It was the kind words of a relative’s co-worker that brought the organization into her life and forever changed her outlook....
UNITED WAY OF BRISTOL AT 27 PERCENT OF ITS FUNDRAISING GOAL
The United Way of Bristol has already raised more than a fourth of its $1.4 million fundraising goal, campaign officials revealed during a Monday luncheon at the Bristol train station. “I’m stoked that we’ve been to do so well this quickly,” said Jim Maxwell,...
BRUCE SMITH: GROUPS LIKE UNITED WAY EMPOWERED HIM TO SUCCEED
The United Way has done invaluable work helping children and can inspire even more youths in the future, NFL Hall of Famer and Va. Tech graduate Bruce Smith told some 400 officials and volunteers Thursday during the United Way’s regional campaign kickoff. “Thank God...
FAMILY PROMISE NEEDS VAN DRIVER
The Van Driver(s) is a critical component of Family Promise. This person or persons will meet the families at the hosting congregation every morning and at the Day Center in the evenings. Sunday is the exception where guests are transported to the congregations at...
UNITED WAY’S ANNUAL WEEK OF CARING UNDERWAY
The Fun in the Sun water event Wednesday at YWCA Bristol – part of the United Way’s annual Week of Caring – couldn’t have come on a better day; The first day of summer brought lots of humidity and heat, with temperatures topping out at 92 degrees. “We actually had...
WEEK OF CARING KICKS OFF IN BRISTOL
BRISTOL, Va. — City Police Department Officer Nathan Greene has made his share of arrests – but on Monday morning Greene was tasked with capturing and keeping the attention spans of 25 children as part of the kickoff of United Way’s Week of Caring. “I really enjoy...
FAMILY PROMISE DESSERT FUNDRAISER
PLEASE JOIN US! Family Promise of Bristol is having a Dessert Fundraiser on Monday, April 23, 2012 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church with special guest speaker, Steve Hawkins. Family Promise of Bristol is a new nonprofit partnership of faith...
MOTHERS DAY PLANT SALE TO BENEFIT ABUSE ALTERNATIVES
Pre-sale now until April 17th. Public Sale May 11th at McIver Memorial Presbyterian Church. The plants are hand picked at a local greenhouse to ensure you receive the best quality! Hanging Baskets $20, Bedding Plants $16 per flat, Potted Plants 4-1/2″ $6 and more. For...
BUSINESSMAN JAMES MCGLOTHLIN WINS UNITED WAY OF BRISTOL’S TOP AWARD
John Tickle presents Jim McGlothlin with the 2012 Jeff Byrd Spirit of Giving Award In accepting the United Way of Bristol’s top award Monday, James McGlothlin heaped praise on the agencies and individuals who serve the Twin City. McGlothlin, chairman and CEO of The...