200 hear Johnny Carr at Bethany banquet
What: More than 200 guests attended a fundraising banquet at The Chattanoogan hotel to hear Johnny Carr, author of “Orphan Justice: How to Care for Orphans Beyond Adopting.”
Benefits: Bethany Christian Services, a nonprofit offering pregnancy counseling, adoption assistance and a Foster Care program.
Credit Union supports STARS
What: Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union made a donation of $37,275 to Students Taking a Right Stand. The donation was raised through proceeds of the Judy Wilson Memorial Benefit Golf Tournament held at Black Creek Golf Course.
Benefits: STARS’ programs in area schools, which include bullying prevention, peer mediation training, positive choices curriculum and support groups.
VECustomers Share Awards $2,500
What: Volunteer Energy Cooperative’s VECustomers Share program recently awarded $2,500 in grants to Hamilton County community organizations.