Hub City Now: Interview with Sabrina Blue, CEO and Executive Director of Helping Hands of Tennessee

November 18, 2020

In this episode of "Hub City Now" host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviewed Sabrina Blue, CEO and Executive Director of Helping Hands of Tennessee.

Blue spoke about two community events.

One event, which involved the Jackson Equity Project (JEP), a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that advocates for equity and justice for marginalized, disenfranchised, and oppressed people living in our community, sought to get sponsors to donate to a Fall semester Teacher appreciation event. The JEP Education Committee asked for donations like include candy, teacher supplies, notes and other goodies.

The second event is December 1, also known as Giving Tuesday and locally as Giving Tuesday 731. A host of nonprofit organizations will be seeking donations from the community. Helping Hands of Tennessee is one of the nonprofits participating in this event.

Go to giveback731.org for more information.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Sabrina Blue, CEO and Executive Director of Helping Hands of Tennessee

Hub City Now: Interview with Kimberli Moore and Rachel Maxwell

April 30, 2023

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In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews with Kimberlee Moore, executive director of the West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center executive director, and Rachel Maxwell, the Center’s marketing coordinator.

Moore and Maxwell will talk about how they came to work at the Center, how the Center helps children and adults, and what gives them joy about working at the Center.

Moore and Maxwell will also share information about the Center’s upcoming fundraising event: 10th Annual Speaking of Art event.

Please join the Center Thursday, May 4, 2023, for a night at the New Southern Hotel, located at 118 E. Baltimore Street, in Jackson, Tennessee, with art for purchase by West Tennessee's local artist. Heavy hors d oeuvres by neighboring restaurants will be served, all while listening to music by the Jackson Symphony.

This event helps West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center's, "Everyone's Voice Should Be Heard," grant program. The purpose of this funding grant is to provide financial assistance to children and adults within the community who need help paying for treatment, devices, and other services that will allow them to communicate better. Purchase your tickets today at www.eventbrite.com.

If you have any questions, please contact the Center’s office at 731-668-6076 or visit www.wthsc.com.

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HCN: James and Kelly Christoferson

June 20, 2021

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In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", thhe host interviews James and Kelly Christoferson, program director and program coordinator of Team Read (formerly Arise2Read Jackson).

The Christofersons and I talked about the nonprofit’s organization’s name to Team Read from Arise2Read , which was developed at Bellevue Baptist Church, in Memphis, Tenn. in 2012, how it operates and its goals.

According to its website TeamRead.org, "Team Read pairs second and third grade students (and fourth grade where available) who are reading at least one year below grade level proficiency with trained teen reading coaches for one-on-one tutoring support. Our dual-impact model helps young students to become confident readers equipped for academic success, and teens to develop work and life skills that support their transition to college and future employment.”

Team Read accomplishes this by training volunteers to tutor children one hour a week in a simple sight word program called Team Read. They also Good News Clubs at each school and partner with a church in the community to assist them to meet the needs of neighborhood families."

Team Read works with several Jackson-Madison County elementary schools.

Team Read believes all kids deserve to be great readers and teens should have access to a meaningful, paid first job. We work to close education opportunity gaps through a unique cross-age, one-on-one tutoring program after school and during the summer.

You can find out how to be a volunteer (coach/mentor), how to donate and much more by visiting www.teamread.org.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Paula Anderson

April 16, 2023

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In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Paula Anderson, of Writing by Design Media, Inc., about the exciting free in-person event, "Candid Conversations with Entrepreneurs," happening Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 210 E. Lafayette Street, Jackson, Tennessee.

Join local entrepreneurs and small business advocates as they engage in an insightful conversation about business planning. Starting a business is just the beginning; scaling and growing requires significant investments in money and resources.

"Candid Conversations with Entrepreneurs" aims to create a supportive community for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate. The right conversations can lead to incredible growth, opportunity, and exposure!

The esteemed panelists include:

Danielle Barbee, The Math Success Coach

Dr. Mike Chua, Gerihab Physical Therapy and Wellness

Jonathan Pounds, Regions Bank

Lakesha Smith, Comfortably Clean

Moderated by Paula Anderson, Writing by Design Media, Inc.

In addition, show your support for a local Black-owned business! Floral Cakes, owned by Genevieve Renee Dupree, recently opened in Downtown Jackson and will serve as the event's host location.

For more information, visit wbdmedia.com.

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