Holding the check presented to Chattanooga State are, from left, Unum representatives Tom White and Jeanna Lee. In back, from left, are Darrin Hassevoort, Chattanooga State dean of humanities and fine arts; Ann Nicodemi, Bill Stifler, Lori Barton, Erica Lux, Joel Henderson and De’Lara Stephens, all Writers@Work team members; Dr. Flora Tydings, Chattanooga State president; and Josh Tucker, Writers@Work team member.Grateful Gobbler raises $165,000 for Maclellan Family Shelter
* What: Representatives of the Maclellan family recently presented a check to officials at the Maclellan Shelter for Families, money raised through proceeds of the 16th annual Grateful Gobbler Walk.
* Benefits: The walk raised $165,000 for the Maclellan Shelter, which provides lodging for homeless families and is located at the Chattanooga Community Kitchen. The shelter includes 13 units with 64 beds. Since its opening in December, 106 families have found accommodations there.
Unum donates $20,000 to Chattanooga State Writers@Work program
* What: Chattanooga State Community College received a $20,000 donation from Unum to support its Writers@Work program.
* Benefits: The Writers@Work program creates opportunities for students and community members to interact with well-known Southern writers, developing a more comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a Southerner.