February 15, 2017 Madisonville, Tennessee A young Iraq Army veteran, Brandon Flatt and his wife Michelle appeared in the Monroe County Veterans Court (MCVC) today in front of MCVC Judge Dwaine B. Thomas; but not for a hearing. The court is usually packed and filled with attorneys, public defenders, Assistant District Attorneys and those involved…
February 7, 2017 Knoxville, Tennessee Celebrate Recovery North Knox‘ Pastor John Gargis and Lay Leader Dan Laine enrolls as the newest Veteran Friendly Ministry (VFM) in the Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation program. Fountain City United Methodist Church is the host church for Celebrate Recovery as an outreach and service to the community. Many of the attendees…
February 5, 2017 Knoxville Tennessee Vet to Vet Tennessee received a telephone call from Janette Burgin, “Care Cuts” volunteer on February 1, 2017. Care Cuts has grown from providing hair cut to so much more as many other volunteer organization and ministries support the event; i.e. Lady of Charities, Angelic Ministries, Care Cuts has been…
February 3, 2017 Knoxville, Tennessee The first “When War Comes Home Forum” was presented by the Knoxville Regional Veterans Mental Health Council in May 2014. The Council presented their Veteran Friendly Congregation Friendly Initiative. After three years. the Council has developed a follow up forum; the Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation Boot Camp. on March 24, 2017.…