By Kendall Patterson
Editor
Chester County and Hardeman County communities came together on Thursday, September 29 at “The Gathering” event of the The Carl Perkins Centers of both counties to eat at one table in support of one cause; “to provide support to families in preventing and dealing with child abuse in West Tennessee and to help both parents meet the practical needs of preserving and improving the quality of family life.”
This sunset-dinner, organized by Chester County Carl Perkins Center Director Kirbi Fahs and Hardeman County Carl Perkins Center Director Monica Goodman, was a new way to reach more people by joining together on the edge of both counties at White Oaks Weddings and Events Venue. That being said, Fahs and Goodman hope this turns out to be an annual event.
A couple of people who attended expressed why they came out to support the centers.
“It affects everybody in the community because the children that our boys have; our grandchildren of our residents. It’s just a continuation of care for what we already do,” said Henderson Health and Rehab Administrator Becky Strawn.
“We’ve always supported. We believe in this,” Billy Austin said. “We’re all about the children, their safety and their well-being.”
Amy Wooley, President of the Chester County Carl Perkins Center Board showed her appreciation for the donations and expressed the impact that the donations are making in the communities.
“It’s making a difference. It’s making a difference in Chester County, Hardeman County and other counties across our state,” Wooley said. “Honestly, there’s nothing more important than our boys and girls being safe, and being taken care of.”
