Letter from Heart of Tennessee Executive Director, Kathy Ferrell - May 2018

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”  - Margaret Mead

Thank you for sharing your time and for changing our corner of the world by serving one family at a time.  We are always happy to connect you with additional opportunities to serve, as well as connecting your friends with opportunities to serve.

We are experiencing positive change in our office as well!  Keith Hickerson is joining our team as the Business Operations Coordinator, effective May 21st.  Keith serves as a Lt. with the City of Dickson Fire Department, beginning as a volunteer and moving into a full-time position 25 years ago.  As many firefighters do, he has worked a second job, serving for the past 12 years with Saint Thomas Health and Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in their Event Medicine and Mobile Health Departments.  He comes to us with the skill set to be an exceptional employee, but also with a deep understanding of our Mission as he has experienced the work we do firsthand throughout his career with the Fire Department.  Please join me in welcoming him to the Red Cross family.

Our inaugural Sound the Alarm campaign event was a great example of the partnership we have with local Fire Departments, local churches, and local non-profits.  Over 100 volunteers shared their time to make 127 homes in our community safer.

As always, our office is open and we are happy to have you join us in service.  Looking forward to seeing you at our all-volunteer meeting later this month!

With gratitude,
Kathy Ferrell
Executive Director, Heart of Tennessee Chapter