Community Matters Rutherford County, TN

Right now, we’re looking for ESL/ELL teachers to join our adult literacy team! 🌟

We know that volunteering is a big step, and we’re committed to helping you succeed.

Join us on Tuesday, July 28th from 6-8:30pm to learn more about this rewarding opportunity and discover ways you can make a difference in the lives of adult learners in our community. Dinner and training materials will be provided.

To sign up, email Tina at [email protected].

More Than School Supplies—A Fresh Start.
At Endure Athletics, we believe every child deserves to walk into their first day of school feeling prepared, confident, and cared for.
That's why every child in our program receives:
🎒 A brand-new backpack
📚 School supplies filled with everything they'll need for the classroom
👟 A new pair of Nike sneakers to start the year with confidence

Remember Concerts for Hope that we thought was on June 15th? 😅

Our excitement got the best of us and we were a month early!

The REAL date is July 15th, and we can’t wait to see you there! Thank you for giving us grace, we promise it’ll be worth the wait 🩷

🗓️ Wednesday, July 15th
📍 The Table
2022 East Main St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
⏰ 6pm-8pm

Salam, Murfreesboro! 🎒✏️

We are nearly ONE MONTH away from our Back to School Drive & Farmer’s Market Experience!

Alhamdulillah, thanks to the generosity of our community, we have already raised $5,645 toward our total goal of $6,500.

That means we have just $855 left to raise in one month to help us fully fund the school supply stations for this year’s event.

Will you help us reach our goal?

Your donation helps MMY purchase backpacks and essential school supplies for local students as they prepare to begin the new school year.

This event is brought to you by MMY in partnership with Murfreesboro City Schools, Read To Succeed, and The Fresh Market, and will include:

🎒 School supply stations led by MMY
🥕 Fresh food bags from the market
📚 Free books from Read To Succeed
🌿 Wellness booths, ESL resources, and more

The event is completely free and open to all families, with no registration needed.

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Mitchell-Neilson Primary Gymnasium

Donate here to help us close the gap:
https://givebutter.com/back-to-school-drive-a6ednm

Thank you for helping us make sure students in Murfreesboro start the school year prepared, supported, and encouraged. 💛

Congratulations to Erin Floyd and Nourish Food Bank!

Nourish Food Bank Appoints New Executive Director

Nourish Food Bank is pleased to announce that Erin R. Floyd has been appointed Executive Director of the organization, effective July 6, 2026. Erin brings a wealth of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, including Second Harvest Food Bank.

"Second Harvest has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with Nourish Food Bank, and we're thrilled to see Erin Floyd step into the role of Executive Director. During her time with us as Partnership Manager, Erin was a valuable member of our team, and we're excited to continue that relationship with her in this new capacity. We have full confidence in her leadership and look forward to building on the strong partnership between our organizations in the years ahead," said Tracey Alderdice, Vice President of Community Impact at Second Harvest."

Erin received her MA from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary at Northwestern University and her BA from Oklahoma City University. Erin has a number of certifications from the Wimberly School of Nonprofit Leadership including Board and Governance; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Grant Writing and Fundraising; and Leadership, Communications and Media.

“I’m honored to serve as Executive Director of Nourish Food Banks. As I step into this new role, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our dedicated staff, community partners, volunteers, and supporters who make our mission possible every day” shared Erin. “I also recognize the challenges many individuals and families face putting food on the table, and I am committed to working together to meet those needs with compassion and dignity. I look forward to strengthening connections as we build healthier, stronger communities to ensure everyone has access to the nourishment they need.”

Erin also served as Outreach and Volunteer Manager for St. Luke’s Community House in Nashville and most recently, was Director of Grants and Community Initiatives for United Way of South Central Tennessee. Erin lives with her spouse in downtown Murfreesboro. Outside of work, she enjoys restoring her historic home, walking her dog, and traveling to new places.

Nourish Food Banks’ three locations in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and Nashville provided food to more than 75,000 individuals in the past year. Through a partnership with Rutherford County Schools’ ATLAS program for students experiencing homelessness, Nourish provided more than 175 backpacks of food each week to supplement meals on the weekend. To learn more about Nourish Food Bank, visit us at www.nourishfoodbanks.org.

13 tubs. 13 days. 13 chances to make a difference. ❤️🖤❤️🖤

We are launching our Fill the Tub Challenge on Monday, June 15th!

Right now, 13 tubs in our Giving Room are still waiting for sponsors. One tub will be highlighted each day.

Our goal:
NO EMPTY TUBS LEFT!

More details coming soon!

To learn more about the Rutherford County Isaiah 117 House, click the link below!

🏡 https://linktr.ee/isaiah117houserutherfordco