Organizations Filed Purposes:
TO SERVE THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS OF RHEA COUNTY, TN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BY ENABLING THEM TO HELP THEMSELVES. (OFFERING A HAND UP NOT A HAND OUT)
OPERATION OF A THRIFT STORE TO PROVIDE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO PERSONS AT A NOMINAL RATE. THE THRIFT STORE ALSO DONATES ITEMS TO PEOPLE IN NEED.
ADMINISTERS TWO FOOD PROGRAMS. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS, FRESH FOODS TO THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH HUNGER, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR DISASTER VICTIMS, AND A CHANCE AT SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ADULTS TRYING TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND HUNGER. THE FRIENDLY BUDGET MARKET STOCKS NON-PERISHABLE FOOD, HEALTH AND BEAUTY ITEMS, AND CLEANING SUPPLIES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
HOUSING PROGRAMS ARE ADMINISTERED TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SEVERAL APPROACHES. SPARROW VILLAGE PROVIDES HOMES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE MENTALLY ILL BUT STILL CAPABLE OF LIVING INDEPENDENTLY. DANI'S DREAM IS A TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR SINGLE MALES OR COUPLES WHO NEED SHORT-TERM HOUSING. SAFE HAVEN LIGHT WILL PROVIDE A TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR DISPLACED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE FAMILIES THAT HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| J Walter Ring | EXEC DIR /PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $42,340 |
| Terry Wilt | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| Randy Wells | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| Ryon Mckinney | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| Vera Abel | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| Sue Brown | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Boyd | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| Doris Watson | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Purser | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | $0 |
| John Yost | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Hale | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Wimberly | CHAIRMAN | 2 | $0 |
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