Advice to organizations looking to be better involved in their community

I was asked to share what advice I might have to other organizations looking to be better involved in their community.  The answer to that question can be found in two simple steps:  Join MCLA and Prioritize the Community. JOIN MCLA For me what unlocked the community was Morgan County Leadership Academy.  I encourage everyone […]

Grant dollars at work in our community

It is no secret that our First Responders are faced with difficult working conditions on a daily basis. From the extreme heat they have been dealing with this summer, to the extreme cold we’ll see in the near future. Our firefighters face extreme working conditions when operating in this summer heat which is drastically amplified […]

Impact through volunteering

My mom got me involved with volunteer work from a young age. She and my dad did volunteer work throughout their careers, and I was always brought along to events or meetings. Going to all these meetings and events, I quickly learned the importance of giving back to the community. As I got older, my […]