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HERO CENTRAL STORIES
2:37 PM, Aug 29, 2011
Newport Police Chief Maurice Shults started his motorcycle early Monday for a 900 mile roundtrip border-to-border benefit ride for 11-year-old Brandon Williams.
5:19 PM, Jul 22, 2010
Thursday the Tennessee National Guard honored two local soldiers for their role in saving a fellow guardsman during an electrical accident at the Jefferson County Fair last year.
6:39 PM, Jul 5, 2010
After 30 years Monday's Child comes to an end.
12:56 PM, Jun 28, 2010
Ronnie doesn't understand why his sisters have been adopted and he hasn't.
7:02 PM, Jun 24, 2010
A Christian charity in East Tennessee has already helped 300,000 people facing tough times.
12:22 PM, Jun 21, 2010
Dapriko celebrates his15th birthday in about a month. The best present he could get would be an adoptive home.
12:03 PM, Jun 14, 2010
This week's Monday's Child has big plans for his future: Santo, 16, dreams of a career in the NFL.
5:24 PM, Jun 7, 2010
Adam wants a permanent home for his 13th birthday.
6:38 PM, May 24, 2010
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, "It isn't sufficient just to want - you've got to ask yourself what you are going to do to get the things you want." Not only does 13 year old Ben Nadolsky look up to F.D.R., he knows exactly what he wants and how to get it. And, let's just say his 8th grade graduation at Episcopal School of Knoxville proved to be a miraculous stepping stone.
United Way of Greater Knoxville, Knoxville Tennessee
United Way of Greater Knoxville is working to advance the common good in the local community with the help of over 46 partner agencies.
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
Provides emergency food assistance in an 18-county region around Knoxville. Information on programs, how to get involved, and a list of upcoming events.Knoxville Area Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church with its own distinctive governance and practice. The Army's doctrine follows the mainstream of Christian belief and its articles of faith emphasize God's saving purposesKnoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity is an independent, nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that partners with people of all beliefs. Knoxville Habitat for Humanity has been an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International since 1985.
