Antioch Baptist Church in Johnson City, Tennessee will be streaming a live service Christmas morning to encourage families to spend time together and reflect on the true reason for the season  - the birth of Jesus Christ. This is a great opportunity for families to hear the message of Christmas and to encourage others o talk about Jesus with their family as well. To learn more, visit Antiochjctn on Facebook.

Jeff Garrison, a  Tri-Cities native, now lives in Poland with his family. He has been spending time at home in the States this fall, encouraging churches and ministries to support the humanitarian aid efforts for Poland and Ukraine. Monies raised will be used to purchase food and other much needed supplies for distribution in Ukraine churches. For more information on Jeff's humanitarian efforts and how to partner with Jeff, please contact him directly at [email protected]

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee is a great resource for families facing food insecurity. Second Harvest helps feed tens of thousands of people every year right here in our area. They rely heavily on volunteer help to keep all the programs running and the food distributed in our community.  In addition, Project Thanksgiving is wrapping up for the year and for just $25, you can feed a family a full Thanksgiving meal. For more information or to volunteer, visit netfoodbank.org

Shrimp Matters is helping to provide sustainable support for the people of Honduras. Rather than a week-long mission trip, they made the decision to supply them with the tools to make a difference in the long term.Shrimp matters started a few years ago as a single shrimp farm to provide jobs and resources, and they have multiple farms as well as an optometry center that offers glasses and vision care. You can help support an organization that is not only sending people on a mission trip, but also making a long-lasting impact by creating sustainable income and support for the people of Honduras. To learn more, you can contact them via Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/shrimpmatters

There are hundreds of kids in the foster system right now, with more entering every day. You can become a foster parent, serve as a respite home, or volunteer to help foster parents or mentor a child. There are so many ways to be involved and help kids in foster care. Youth Villages provides support for foster families and offers free foster parent classes to equip the foster parents to be ready when a child enters their home. You can learn more about their mission and how you can help at youthvillages.org

With inflation and higher food costs, more families are struggling to make ends meet. Some are even having to choose between buying groceries or medications. Loaves & Fishes Outreach ministry makes a difference by serving the community with hot meals and food boxes to struggling families. They also have a Thrift Store for those in need of clothing.If you are someone you know is in need or if you'd like to help the ministry, you can contact Loaves & Fishes Outreach HERE:  https://www.facebook.com/Loaves-Fishes-Outreach-a-Ministry-of-Rivers-Edge-Fellowship-Church-630102547617246/

The Crumley House provides assistance for those who struggle in the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury, whether it be in the short term or or a case that requires life-long care. The Crumley House provides physical, speech, and occupational therapy on an out patient basis, as well as adult day programs and a residential program for those who need long term care.  In addition, The Crumley House actively works with other organizations, regional healthcare facilities, colleges and universities to lead awareness and prevention activities throughout the year.  The Crumley House is a nonprofit organization and they are always accepting donations and volunteers. For more information, contact https://crumleyhouse.com/

Jillian and Craig from Carter County Drug Prevention and Recovery Resources have started a podcast to highlight addiction right here in our community. Their goal is to helping those who are in recovery from addiction. They talk to different individuals each week to share stories of how recovery is possible - which gives hope to those struggling with addiction and those who are suffering due to a loved one's addiction. You can contact them and listen to the podcast here: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyaintworkinanymore

Recovery Resources provides over 60 beds for men recovering from substance abuse. They drug test weekly, assist them in finding jobs, and help to hold them accountable. Recovery Resources is a place that can help those who are struggling with a substance abuse or those who have a loved one who is struggling with addiction. 

Carter County Drug Prevention is assisting and equipping kids, families, and anyone who is in need of help due to drug, alcohol, or tobacco abuse. If you or a family member is struggling with substance abuse, you can contact Carter County Drug Prevention at  https://cartercountydrugprevention.org