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What's Happening at NNH
NEW!!! Helping Meet the Challenges of Raising Children
Parenting is probably the most challenging job that any of us have. The overwhelming pressures of making the “right” decisions related to another person’s social, emotional, physical and educational well-being is mind boggling. In hopes of providing a hand-up to those we serve with children, the NNH started two programs in June geared towards parents. Baby Basics (a RE:START program) and Parenting classes meet once a month and focus on strengthening parenting skills, educating parents about nutrition, child development, school related issues (to name a few), and providing support. If interested in learning more about this program, please contact Lee Ade Stout at 267-2217.
18th Annual Ladies Golf Tournament A Hole-in-One
We recorded another wonderful event to benefit the programs of the Northside Neighborhood House. Thanks to all golfers who came out and participated and our wonderful sponsors. The following are winners from each of the flights.
1st Flight
1st- Debbie Durham, Margaret Wilson
2nd- Wanda Harrelson, Carlene Ryon
3rd- Cindy Jones, Theresa Walters
2nd Flight
1st- Michelle Dobson, Carol Hobbs
2nd- Eleanor Mitchell, Kristie Snow
3rd- Janet Horton, Susan Boehm
3rd Flight
1st- Sharon Powell, Melinda Samuels
2nd- Betty Emery, Gail Hunter
3rd- Carolyn Maum, Isabel McGraw
4th Flight
1st- Nina Coppinger, Michelle Boyd
2nd- Jean St. Charles, Lisa St.Charles
3rd- Kathryn Geddie, Theresa Harvey
ACE SPONSORS: Adman Electric; AT&T; Grubb& Ellis-Hudson Company; Northwestern Mutual Financial Network; Gordon & Susan Street
DOUBLE EAGLE SPONSORS: Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Haney Jr.; Realty Center Insurance
EAGLE SPONSORS: Debby Alper; Bill &Nootsie Brooks; Wayne & Carolyn Hale; Hazlett, Lewis, &Bieter; Gary & Naomi Lindsey; JAT Oil; Sam & Carolyn Payne; Quality Tire
BIRDIE SPONSORS: Absentys; Beltone; Burke, Pearleman, Nebben, & Huggins; Frank & Beverly Groves; Guardian Storage Center; Killian Management Solutions; Lawson Electric; Patrick, Beard, Schulman &Jacoway; Reliable Heating & Air Conditioning; Spears, Moore, Rebman& Williams; The Strauss Company
PAR SPONSORS: ACA Beacon; Maxine Alper; Nate Anderson; B& W Builders; Blackwell Automotive; Brody Jewelers; CBL; Cenco, Inc.; Chattanooga Foot Specialists; Dorothy Grisham Agency; Hamilton Group; Bill Hewgley; Holston Gases; Dr. James Kimball; Dr. John & Georgia McCravey; Ronnie & Sue McNeill; Brian Mickles; Middle Valley Animal Hospital; Abner Oldham; Ouida Felts Welborn; Raymond James / Joe Johnson; Joel & Jean Richardson; Thomas T. Rowland Sr.; State Farm Insurance / Donald Kane; TSU Alumni Association; Vital Care Technology; Bill & Janet Horton
CART SPONSORS: Jack Lambert; The UPS Store at Creek Plantation; Winesett-Hill Constructors, Inc.,
BREAKFAST SPONSOR: Krystal
PRIZE SPONSORS: Donna Alper; Big River Grille; Bi Lo Brainerd Road; Black Creek Golf Club; Blue Water Grille; Food Works; Kelly Fitzgerald; Kristina Guy; Scott Hare, PGA; J. Alexander’s; Mary Jenkins; Killian Management Solutions; Ronnie Kimball; Lamplight Package Store; Northwestern Mutual Financial Network; Realty Center Insurance; Rib N Loin; Yvonne Ring; Sporty Chic; The Cookie Lady; Tips-N-Toes; Carol Wilborn; Windstone Golf Club; YMCA Of Metro Chattanooga
GOODY BAG SPONSORS:Chattem, Charlotte’s Web; Clear Spring Yoga; Dr. Jim Kimball; Dr. Joseph Payne; Pilates Chattanooga; Sophie’s; CVS
Also special thanks to the following: Creeks Bend Golf Course; Coca-Cola; Graphics Works; Ladies in Action; Justin Lindsey; Naomi Lindsey; Neuhoff Taylor Architects.
NNH Opens Second Thrift Store
Looking for a great deal? Looking for a place to take your unwanted clothes or household items?
The Northside Neighborhood House Thrift Stores are the place for you. The second location opened January 4th at 241 Signal Mountain Road. With double the space of the original store at 209 Minor Street, you're likely to find a piece of furniture you can't resist or that perfect outfit.
Remember when shopping or donating to either of the NNH Thrift Stores your support directly benefits the NNH clients and program participants.
Another Amazing Fall Event
The Taste of Northshore-Sample of Southside and Not-so-Silent Auction was a fantastic night raising over $23,000 to support NNH programs. A special thanks to the many restaurants and businesses/individuals who gave generously to make this evening such a success.
Participating Restaurants: Alleia, Aquarium Foods Catering, Between the Bridges Cafe, Bi-Lo Signal Mountain, Blue Water Grille, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cafe on the Corner, Events with Taste, Food Works, Lupi's Pizza Pies, Modern Dave's Cafe, Porter's Steakhouse, St.John's Restaurant, St. John's Meeting Place, Subway-Frazier Avenue, Swiss-AM Fine Catering, The Big Table, The Public House, Tremont Tavern, 212 Market Restaurant
Auction Item Donors: Gay Arthur; Accents; Ace Hardware; Alteration Queen; Anna Skin Care; Art Creations; Artech; Bald Headed Bistro; Baylor Summer Camp; Beth Eberle; Bread Basket; Bridge Salon; Broad Street Fast Lube; Café on the Corner (Lookout Mtn.); Carol Wilburn; Carolyn Kaufman Designs; Carriage Cleaners; Champion Cleaners; Charlotte’s Web; Chattanooga Theatre Center; Child's Garden Boutique; Clear Spring Yoga; Cookie Lady of Signal Mountain; Creeks Bend Golf Club; Curves of Northshore; D. Lacy; Delta Queen; Denise Betbeze; Dianas Hallmark; Dodge City Liquors; Dr. James Kimball; Dr. Kevin Ade – veterinary; Dry Duck; Elea Blake Studio; Elizabeth Adams Photography; Fischer Evans; Fitness Together; Fletcher Bright; Framewrights; Frank Groves; Frankie & Julians; Gil & Curt Flowers; Girls' Preparatory School; Go Fish Clothing & Jewelry; Good Dog; Gordon & Susan Street/Canyon Grill; Grapevine; Groves and Trohanis; Hanover Gallery; Hunter Museum; Interior Care Inc.; J & S Shoes;
J Alexander Rest; Julies Framing; Learning Express; Level 10 Salon; Lines Orchids; McCallie/Scenic City Aquatic Club; Mitchell Robert Salon; Mtn Top Toys; Mystic Modes Salon; N 2 Shoes; Pilates Center of Chattanooga; Pilates Tonic; Plum Nelly; Quality Tire; Red Bank Wine & Spirits; River City Apparel; Robin Hays; Ron Johnson; Rone Regency; Scenic Boot Camp; Shadowbox Paper; Signal Mtn Nursery; Silhouette Spa & Salon; Smart Furniture;
Sophie's; Southern Star; Taco Mamacita; The Town Planner; Town & Country Barber Shop;Tree House Kids Inc.; Walgreens; Willa; Worth Collection; Yin Yang House; Yves Delorme
Special Thanks to Helping Others Group
The Northside Neighborhood House Adult Program has been busy throughout the fall. The Helping Others group has created tote bags for the Memorial Hospital intensive care unit, blankets for the Dialysis Center, and hats for the Erlanger Cancer Center. These women spend their arts and crafts time to give back to our community. We are very proud of their continued effort to inspire and help others. Thank you ladies!
Special Direct Assistance Needs
Our food pantry has been very helpful to families in need recently. Miscellaneous items are also distributed and greatly appreciated by clients. There has been an increased demand this year for basic items related to hygiene and especially for baby items. Below please find a list of items which are needed to help give “a hand up.”
- Diapers-Size newborn, 3,4,5
- Toilet Paper
- Baby Wipes
Director’s Corner
The Northside Neighborhood House is fortunate to have dedicated staff that is proud to help provide “a hand up” to those in need. This summer has been a time of change for clients and program participants at the NNH with the departure of three fantastic staff members.
Sue Miller, Thrift Shop assistant for over ten years, retired at the end of July. Jay Parke, a Children’s Program Assistant, who has worked with the children for over six years left to enter the Army. And Chelsea Johnson, our Education Director, left to take a position in the for-profit sector.
We wish all of them well in their new endeavors! With change comes new additions, and the NNH is thrilled to welcome Matt Facey, our new Education Director on board! Matt is a graduate of Notre Dame High School and Mercer University. His years of experience in the school system and passion to serve children, adults and their families will be a huge asset to our Education Program.
Children’s Program….An Amazing Summer
The NNH Children’s Program wrapped up their last week of camp at the end of July. This was one of our most successful summers due to the implementation of a few new programs for the students. In addition to the normal academic based curriculum, students studied various countries, learned about hobbies, interests and different careers. All of this learning came to life through hands-on experiences provided by a number of generous volunteers who shared their time and passions to show our children the endless opportunities which are available to them. Thanks to the following:
- Friday Academies: Northwestern Mutual – Suzanne Bidek, Paul Fitzgerald, Clarisa Barnes, Rachel Owens, Amy Allison, Barny Danks, Tim Franklin, Beth Palmer, Tyler Gay, Tyler Spry, Ben Francis, Joanne Denise, Joanne, Olsen, Bryce Thomas, John Sterner, Aaron Deimling; Clear Spring Yoga- Catherine Pala, Sue Reynolds, Marissa Nesbit; Gary and Naomi Lindsey; Emily Wittenberg.
- Presenters: Dr. Kevin Ade; Doug Suston; Vicki Moss; Vickie Champion; Junior League Washboard Band- Sandy Webb, Peg Willingham, Amanda Cauthen, Margaret Ann Bentley, Charlotte Witry, Eleanor Dobson, Anne Rittenberry, Imogene Konvalinka.
- Country Presenters: Kelly Allen, Swathy Ganduri, Amanda Galas, Kara Rice, Meghan Anderson.
Peyback Foundation Grant Provides Laptops
Children and adults in the NNH Education Programs are benefitting from six new laptop computers purchased through a grant from Peyton Manning’s Foundation. These laptops allow all NNH students to be mobile in their learning and research, as well as providing them exposure to technology. A special thanks to Peyton Manning for his commitment to giving back to the community.
