Frank Murphy interviews Alyssa Cook, development director of Tennessee Out-Reach Center for Homeless (TORCH), and Naomi Asher of The Maven consultancy. 

Learn more at https://oakridgetorch.org/

Frank Murphy interviews Alyssa Cook, development director of Tennessee Out-Reach Center for Homeless (TORCH), and Naomi Asher of The Maven consultancy.&nbsp;
Learn more at https://oakridgetorch.org/

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Frank Murphy interviews Sara Keel, Program Manager for Knox County CAC Mobile Meals about their upcoming "Power of the Purse" fundraiser on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Donations of gently used purses are being accepted through August 31, 2026 at these locations during normal business hours:

CAC Ross Building  – 2247 Western Avenue
Southern Market  – 5400 Homberg Drive
Chico’s Turkey Creek  – 11321 Parkside Drive
Powell Florist – 7301 Clinton Highway 
Elder’s Ace Hardware Hardin Valley  – 10009 Hardin Valley Road
The Metropolis – 6513 Kingston Pike
Details are available at https://www.knoxseniors.org/events/potp-donations/

Knox County CAC (Community Action Committee) Mobile Meals provides nutritious, home-delivered meals, along with safety checks and friendly connection, to more than 1,100 homebound seniors throughout Knox County. Meals are delivered every weekday by a dedicated volunteer network, helping seniors maintain their health, independence, and quality of life at home. By combining reliable meal service with regular in-person contact, Mobile Meals supports seniors in staying safe, reducing isolation, and continuing to live with dignity in their own homes. Learn more at https://www.knoxseniors.org/our-services/senior-nutrition/mobile-meals/

Frank Murphy interviews Sara Keel, Program Manager for Knox County CAC Mobile Meals about their upcoming "Power of the Purse" fundraiser on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Donations of gently used purses are being accepted&nbsp;through August 31, 2026 at these locations during normal business hours:
CAC Ross Building &nbsp;&ndash; 2247 Western Avenue Southern Market &nbsp;&ndash; 5400 Homberg Drive Chico&rsquo;s Turkey Creek &nbsp;&ndash; 11321 Parkside Drive Powell Florist &ndash; 7301 Clinton Highway&nbsp; Elder&rsquo;s Ace Hardware Hardin Valley &nbsp;&ndash; 10009 Hardin Valley Road The Metropolis &ndash; 6513 Kingston Pike Details are available at https://www.knoxseniors.org/events/potp-donations/
Knox County CAC (Community Action Committee) Mobile Meals provides nutritious, home-delivered meals, along with safety checks and friendly connection, to more than 1,100 homebound seniors throughout Knox County. Meals are delivered every weekday by a dedicated volunteer network, helping seniors maintain their health, independence, and quality of life at home. By combining reliable meal service with regular in-person contact, Mobile Meals supports seniors in staying safe, reducing isolation, and continuing to live with dignity in their own homes. Learn more at https://www.knoxseniors.org/our-services/senior-nutrition/mobile-meals/

CAC Mobile Meals Power of the Purse

Frank Murphy interviews Leslie Adams and Billy Stair of the Haiti Outreach Program, based at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Haiti Outreach Program will host a special, multimedia program of inspiring stories and music to benefit its medical mission on Sunday, August 23, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Cathedral School gymnasium. The gym is located at the rear of the campus at 711 S. Northshore Drive in Knoxville. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided. Admission is free and all are welcome. Please RSVP by emailing haitioutreach@shcknox.org with your name and the number of people attending.

The mission of the Haiti Outreach Program is to break the cycles of poverty in Haiti through their relationships with the people of Boucan-Carré, focused on Mind (Education), Body (Healthcare), and Spirit (Faith). Learn more at https://www.haitioutreachprogram.org/ 

Frank Murphy interviews Leslie Adams and Billy Stair of the Haiti Outreach Program, based at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Haiti Outreach Program will host a special, multimedia program of inspiring stories and music to benefit its medical mission on Sunday, August 23, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Cathedral School gymnasium. The gym is located at the rear of the campus at 711 S. Northshore Drive in Knoxville. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided. Admission is free and all are welcome. Please RSVP by emailing haitioutreach@shcknox.org with your name and the number of people attending.
The mission of the Haiti Outreach Program is to break the cycles of poverty in Haiti through their relationships with the people of Boucan-Carr&eacute;, focused on Mind (Education), Body (Healthcare), and Spirit (Faith). Learn more at <a href="https://www.haitioutreachprogram.org/">https://www.haitioutreachprogram.org/</a>&nbsp;

Haiti Outreach Program

Frank Murphy interviews Sara Dickson, Development Manager at the Alzheimer's Association's Tennessee chapter. and Mark Dulniak, a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association.

Mark leads the Ales for ALZ campaign. During the month of August, 21 local brewery locations offer unique craft beers and special events with proceeds benefiting the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's. Find more information at https://alesforalz-knox.org/

The Knoxville Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Zoo Knoxville. Registration is free. Those who donate $100 or more can receive a Walk t-shirt. More information is available at http://www.alz.org/KnoxvilleWalk

Frank Murphy interviews Sara Dickson, Development Manager at the Alzheimer's Association's Tennessee chapter. and Mark Dulniak, a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association.
Mark leads the Ales for ALZ campaign. During the month of August, 21 local brewery locations offer unique craft beers and special events with proceeds benefiting the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's. Find more information at https://alesforalz-knox.org/
The&nbsp;Knoxville Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Zoo Knoxville. Registration is free. Those who donate $100 or more can receive a Walk t-shirt. More information is available at http://www.alz.org/KnoxvilleWalk

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