NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — There are special projects in every community that each one of us feels personally drawn to. For me, it's the mission of Joy Closet in Hopkinsville.
I learned about them in 2022 when they were nominated for My Hero. This is a non-profit that provides everything imaginable for foster parents in Kentucky who get a baby, child or teen placement anytime — even in the middle of the night — and need anything from clothes or car seats to diapers or formula.
What started out in a small office within months grew to a larger 7,500 square foot space because the need to help foster children and families is so great.
As I continue to follow their story I was honored to emcee their luncheon last Thursday where they've launched a new project: The Hope House.
It will be a designated home for children during what is an emotional/traumatic at times transition away from home to Kentucky's state-run agency care, then to a foster home.
The home cost is $270,000 and your help can go a long way to making this a reality. Donations can be made to joycloset.org.
You'll love her and you'll love to hate her! Meet Trashley: the bad girl of Nashville littering. She stars in a new campaign that's a throwback to an anti-litter movement from years past. Her role has been reimagined by NDOT as a fast-paced, Dukes of Hazzard-style wrecking ball of a lady. You'll find yourself cracking up as you meet the actress behind Trashley and hear how she landed the role of Queen of Trash.
-Rebecca Schleicher
