Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library Food for Fines to Benefit Manna Café
May 23, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is excited to announce its first Food for Fines food drive program that will allow library customers to exchange canned goods and other select foods for library overdue fines.
Food for Fines benefits Manna Cafe and will be held May 26th-June 7th, 2015 at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library.
Manna Café Ministries “Manna Madness” is going on now
March 4, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries announces Manna Madness, a 31-day event to raise awareness about and take action against hunger in the Clarksville area. The past few weeks have caused many Montgomery County workplaces to close, and, as a result, people have less money to put food on the table.
For the entire month of March, Manna Café will be collecting food and monetary donations to ensure we have enough food on our shelves to meet the needs in our community.
Manna Café’s 1st Annual Give Love Gala to be held February 14th
January 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café is proud to present the first annual Give Love Gala on February 14th, 2015 from 6:00pm until 10:00pm.
This 1920s-style event will be held at the Clarksville Country Club. Registration and silent auction bidding will begin at 6:00pm, followed by an exquisite three course meal at 7:00pm.
Manna Café to distribute cold weather provisions
December 31, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Today and Thursday, December 31st and January 1st, the Refuge emergency shelter (635 Frosty Morn Drive) will be distributing cold-weather provisions (such as blankets, coats, etc.) to those in need.
The shelter itself will not be in operation, but anyone needing provisions can come by between 10:00am and 4:00pm. The Refuge phone number is 931.647.2233. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Convenient Car Care Inc. receives inaugural “Samaritan Spirit Award” from Valvoline
December 11, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Convenient Car Care Inc., the Clarksville Valvoline franchisee, recently received the inaugural “Samaritan Spirit Award” from Valvoline at their annual workshop held in Marco Island. The award was inspired by the Clarksville company, after Valvoline realized just how much community involvement was part of the franchisee’s success.
Marshall Wheaton, Franchise Business Consultant with Valvoline, spearheaded the award after recognizing the community work that was being done by Convenient Car Care Inc. in Clarksville. In presenting the award at the annual corporate workshop, he shared why the Clarksville based corporation was the hands down choice to receive the very first Samaritan Spirit Award.
Doug and Vickie Wall, along with Candace Ursery, receive the inaugural “Samaritan Spirit Award” given by Valvoline, for their unselfish giving to the Clarksville community (photo provided by Valvoline)
Manna Café needs your vote in Walmart’s Makeover Grant campaign
December 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café is pleased to announce its participation in Walmart’s Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign. An award of $20 thousand will be given to the 75 food pantries within the US that garner the most votes.
Manna Café is requesting that you visit www.walmart.com/holidaymakeover and cast one vote per day from now until December 12th at midnight. [Read more]
2nd Annual Stuff the Reda Bus with Movement Mortgage set for December 2nd and 3rd
December 1, 2014
Clarksville TN – As you are out shopping for your families please pick up a few extra items for those who may be less fortunate this year.
Maybe a Mom or Dad lost their job. Maybe an unexpected bill came in and there’s just not as much money to provide this year.
So many of us have been single parents and know what it feels like to do without to provide for our kids. And let’s not forget all the discussions this year about downsizing at Fort Campbell and in Clarksville, we never know what the future holds for any of us.
Manna Café joins with #GivingTuesday
November 28, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café has joined the national #GivingTuesday movement to encourage spending with a purpose.
#GivingTuesday inspires personal philanthropy and encourages bigger, better and smarter charitable giving during the holiday season. [Read more]
Manna Café Ministries extends Warming Shelter Hours
November 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is extending its emergency warming shelter until Thursday, November 20th, 2014, at 8:00am. The shelter is located in the TMS Contracting building (635 Frosty Morn Drive).
Volunteers (18 and older) are needed to assist in manning the shelter. Sign up for a four-hour shift on the Manna Café website, www.mannacafeministries.com, on the Refuge page. [Read more]
APSU sponsors four Americorps Vista placements in Clarksville for 2014-15 academic year
November 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Through a partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service, Austin Peay State University’s Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement (CSLCE) has placed three Americorps Vista personnel within Clarksville community agencies for the 2014-2015 academic year, with a fourth to be placed in February 2015.
As part of the Community Strong program, which aims to strengthen community resources in Montgomery County, Vista volunteers are placed in local agencies that impact the quality of life for veterans and those struggling with hunger and homelessness. [Read more]
