The River Ministry is a non-profit organization that serves women and children in need. Many are without support networks and are at severe risk of falling between the cracks into greater poverty or homelessness. The River provides core services to help women meet basic needs - providing a place to do laundry and take a shower, as well as provide h…

Living Springs Christian Academy is a faith-based school located in Gray, Tennessee, that offers three classrooms for K-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th grades. They offer standard academic classes in language arts, reading, math, social studies and science. Music, art, and PE classes are also standard curriculum for every grade level. The Living Springs …

Chips Family Violence Shelter assists women and families going through domestic violence, providing emergency shelter and helping them get back on their feet. They have a thrift store that supports the non-profit and are also having a Little Black Dress Event Fundraiser with refreshments, music, and a silent auction to help support the Family Viole…

Holston Family Services is a Christ-centered foster care agency. They help foster children as well as support foster parents. There are over 5000 kids in the foster system in Virginia and the need for foster parents is great. If you who would like information on how to become a foster parent, they are having a dinner and details event on April 25th…

Let Me Run is a program that is committed to helping mentor young men while encouraging them to exercise and grow in life. Many parents want quality after-school programs for their kids and this helps young men learn about life while also instilling good habits. For more information, contact Craig Gerlach at Craig.gerlach@sullivank12.net http://wer…

Whether you are a wife, a mother, grandmother, daughter or sister, as a woman you wear many hats. You spend so much of your time serving everyone around you. You pour into your kids, your husband, your friends, your co-workers, and even your community. Pouring into so many lives can leave your cup empty. The "Fill Your Cup" conference on May 20th i…

Shady Oaks Garden Club plants trees to better the environment and helps teach the community about gardening. In addition, they make floral arrangements from donated flowers and make new arrangements, then deliver them to nursing homes and community centers. If you are interested in learning more about gardening or would like to join this organizati…

Camp RESET is partnered with Angel Tree Camp, a division of Prison Fellowship Ministries. It is a camp that is free of charge to children who are troubled, in foster care, or who have a parent who is incarcerated. Camp RESET serves children who have suffered major life difficulties at a young age. The purpose of the camp is to let the kids know tha…

The Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonald House in Johnson City, Tennessee, is a temporary “home-away-from-home” for families of seriously ill children throughout the Southern Appalachian region. They help hundreds of families every year who have to travel for their child's medical care, whether it is for a one day procedure or ongoing treatment. Pr…

There is a tremendous need for foster homes as there are over 8,300 kids in foster care in Tennessee alone. These kids are going through the most traumatic experiences in their lives, and having loving foster parents to care for them would make a world of difference. These children are your child's classmates, kids in your church, and your neighbor…

Tennessee Kids Belong is a 501c(3) affiliate of America’s Kids Belong. Their mission is to improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in foster care in Tennessee. Their program engages area businesses, faith communities and nonprofits to support the foster care system. They also assist foster parents with discounts, resources and support. To lea…

Statistics show that 1 in 4 woman have been abused. There is a support group right here in our community to provide women with a safe place to talk about their experiences where they won't be shamed or judged. LOVE Support Group in Kingsport helps women who have gone through a traumatic experience of abuse and provides a community of women who supp…

Michael with Harvest Time Juvenile Ministries moved to this area in 2022 from Florida, where he has been helping youth for 47 years. His calling is to continue to work with the youth in East Tennessee by offering counseling services, mentoring, and life skills. There are so many young people here in our community that could benefit from faith based…

Healing with Flowers takes flowers that were used primarily for events like weddings and gives them new life. They repurpose the flowers and deliver them to patients in hospice, nursing homes, and hospitals. The goal is to brighten someone's day with a simple act of kindness. Anyone can help as they are always taking donations of flowers, vases, an…

Join Amanda Hollifield from WCQR's Afternoon Show to look back on 2002 to see how the station and the listening family made a difference in our community during the past year by performing over 23,000 acts of kindness, bringing the message of Jesus Christ to thousands through concerts like Kingsport's Funfest and Elizabethton's Covered Bridge Days,…

Antioch Baptist Church in Johnson City, Tennessee will be streaming a live service Christmas morning to encourage families to spend time together and reflect on the true reason for the season - the birth of Jesus Christ. This is a great opportunity for families to hear the message of Christmas and to encourage others o talk about Jesus with their f…

Jeff Garrison, a Tri-Cities native, now lives in Poland with his family. He has been spending time at home in the States this fall, encouraging churches and ministries to support the humanitarian aid efforts for Poland and Ukraine. Monies raised will be used to purchase food and other much needed supplies for distribution in Ukraine churches. For m…

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee is a great resource for families facing food insecurity. Second Harvest helps feed tens of thousands of people every year right here in our area. They rely heavily on volunteer help to keep all the programs running and the food distributed in our community. In addition, Project Thanksgiving is wrappin…

Shrimp Matters is helping to provide sustainable support for the people of Honduras. Rather than a week-long mission trip, they made the decision to supply them with the tools to make a difference in the long term. Shrimp matters started a few years ago as a single shrimp farm to provide jobs and resources, and they have multiple farms as well as a…

There are hundreds of kids in the foster system right now, with more entering every day. You can become a foster parent, serve as a respite home, or volunteer to help foster parents or mentor a child. There are so many ways to be involved and help kids in foster care. Youth Villages provides support for foster families and offers free foster parent…

With inflation and higher food costs, more families are struggling to make ends meet. Some are even having to choose between buying groceries or medications. Loaves & Fishes Outreach ministry makes a difference by serving the community with hot meals and food boxes to struggling families. They also have a Thrift Store for those in need of clothing.…

The Crumley House provides assistance for those who struggle in the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury, whether it be in the short term or or a case that requires life-long care. The Crumley House provides physical, speech, and occupational therapy on an out patient basis, as well as adult day programs and a residential program for those who nee…

Jillian and Craig from Carter County Drug Prevention and Recovery Resources have started a podcast to highlight addiction right here in our community. Their goal is to helping those who are in recovery from addiction. They talk to different individuals each week to share stories of how recovery is possible - which gives hope to those struggling wit…

Recovery Resources provides over 60 beds for men recovering from substance abuse. They drug test weekly, assist them in finding jobs, and help to hold them accountable. Recovery Resources is a place that can help those who are struggling with a substance abuse or those who have a loved one who is struggling with addiction.…

Carter County Drug Prevention is assisting and equipping kids, families, and anyone who is in need of help due to drug, alcohol, or tobacco abuse. If you or a family member is struggling with substance abuse, you can contact Carter County Drug Prevention at https://cartercountydrugprevention.orgBy WCQR

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse, and the mission is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with local churches to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Locally, Operation Christmas Child has a goal of 43,500 shoe boxes from our com…

Healing Hands Health Care Center is providing for our community by offering low cost health care and dental work for the uninsured. Community Health Workers also assist patients with identifying and overcoming barriers that prevent access to healthcare resources and living a healthy life. They have been serving the community for nearly 25 years, an…

CASA of North East Tennessee is a child advocate organization. When a child enters foster care and has to go to court, a worker with CASA serves as an advocate and makes sure that the child's needs are top priority. With so many kids currently in foster care, assistance and support from the community is needed. You can learn more about CASA and how…

First Priority is a student-run ministry that helps equip kids to share their testimony and the good news of Jesus Christ. Their goal is to get people from multiple churches and denominations together to share the hope of Christ with students in their schools. First Priority partners with local churches to organize, equip and mobilize students to r…

Brandon Young with Harmony Freewill Baptist Church shared that over 1500 backpacks full of school supplies will be distributed to kids in our area on July 30th from 10am-3pm. They'll also be providing free food, haircuts, and lots of activities from inflatables to trains to superhero characters! It is held at Hampton High School, and this year's th…

The first weekend of August each year is proclaimed as the statewide Weekend of Prayer Over Students Across Tennessee. Christian recently spoke to Haley Wherry with First Priority about Weekend of Prayer Over Students. Prayer events will be taking place across the Tri-Cities region, and you are invited to pray for your child's school or a school in…

WCQR's own Amanda Hollifield shares how Random Acts of Kindness has grown to intentional acts of kindness! We are celebrating all the acts of kindness our listeners have shared and we're inviting them to keep going! A perfect example was Popsicles in the Park during the month of June - so many kids got involved with "Kindness Rocks!" They painted p…

In Carter County alone, there are many individuals who are homeless or just one bad situation away from being homeless. Although there are resources that are offered by many non-profits, the problem is the individuals who need the assistance don't know about the non-profits that are there to help. Brandon Young is with Carter Compassion, an organiz…

There are hundreds of kids in the foster system right now and more entering every day who don't have a home. Youth Villages is an organization that offers free foster parent classes to equip the foster parents to be ready when a foster child enters their home. Jessi Bernardini with Youth Villages wanted to share that starting July 9th, they are off…

Recovery Soldiers Ministries is an organization that provides men and women with a faith-based recovery program to overcome addiction. They just opened a new super thrift store in Elizabethton that not only helps fund their new women's center, but also employs women in their recovery program. You can donate items as well as shop at a store that is …

Johnson City Doctor Sabrina Miller is helping children in need in Ukraine through the non-profit group New Horizons For Children. This organization has created safe havens for orphans that are suffering due to the war in Ukraine. The work of Dr. Miller and other healthcare providers has provided much needed help to more than one thousand children. …

Emergency responders are constantly challenged with life and death situations on a daily basis. Fairhaven Ministries' H.E.R.O. Project is devoted in helping emergency responders in the healing process following crisis or trauma. The H.E.R.O. ministry provides a beautiful, mountain retreat located in Roan Mountain, TN for emergency responders and th…

We could all use some GOOD news, right? Join us weekly as we show some love to people and organizations doing good things for others in our community. Christian from The Afternoon Show talks to a new ministry or organization each week that makes a difference in our community. You will be inspired and reminded that there’s always something good goin…

We love shining a light on our local organizations and ministries who strive to do GOOD and to change the world every single day through our Good To Go weekly podcast. Grab your morning coffee and listen to Christian from The Afternoon Show share about the important work of the Holston United Methodist Home for Children located in Greeneville, TN. …

I had the opportunity to speak to Michael at UTurn for Christ, a biblical rehab center helping people recover from drug and alcohol addiction and turn to Jesus. They also have a thrift store that helps cover the expenses for the rehab center. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this a great resource. If you'd like to help suppo…

Make-A-Wish grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Their vision is to grant the wish of every eligible child. These wishes impact everyone involved—wish kids, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals and communities. Find out how you can help at https://wish.org/etn/ways-help-us…

Kids Against Hunger’s approach to achieving its goal – the eradication of world hunger – includes the packaging of a highly nutritious, vitamin-fortified soy-rice casserole by volunteers at numerous locations within the USA and Canada; and the distribution of those meals to starving children and their families in 70 countries through partnerships w…

The Well started 24 years ago with a simple mission: to reach lost college students for the kingdom. Years later, James and the team at The Well are continuing to do just that. Every week, they gather in both large and small groups to preach the gospel to college students and help them grow in their faith. They purchased 820 West Walnut Street in J…

Zach and Connor are worship leaders at two separate churches who are hosting an event called Worship United to do just that -unite churches in praise and worship. Everyone is invited to attend what promises to be an amazing night of worship at Port City Church in Kingsport. For more information visit Kingsport Community Church Or Port City Church o…

This week on Good to Go, you'll hear from Jeff Garrison, a faithful listener from the East Tennessee area who has lived in Poland with his family for the past 22 years. Jeff has had a front row seat to the tragic events happening in Ukraine, and he and his church are helping those in need - from housing refugees in their homes to taking supplies to…

The Crumley House is a Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center located in Limestone, Tennessee that helps hundreds of people with brain injuries every single year. They assist Individuals who have had a traumatic brain injury to relearn basic tasks such as eating, walking, and talking, as well as provide a space and the time to recover. The Crumley Hous…

My afternoon co-host Amanda Hollifield joins me as we talk about our 883 Random Acts of Kindness Campaign that turned into something bigger. We wanted to challenge our community to be kind and see how many acts of kindness we could collectively do in the month of February. We surpassed our goal of 883 and went up and over to over 1700 acts of kindn…

4ThirTEEN started as a community block party that has grown into a teen leadership program where teens help lead their peers by developing leaders and programs they really want! The vision is that this ministry will help inspire many young people to want more for their lives, and gives them an opportunity to succeed regardless of demographics, race…

Moms in Prayer is a dedicated group of moms who pray for their kids and all the students by name at a particular school. Prayer is powerful, and when a group of moms comes together to pray for the same goal God will show up in a BIG way! If you're interested in joining or starting a Moms in Prayer group, visit momsinprayer.org…

Gypsy and her team at Healing with Flowers help brighten the days of so many people with the simple act of giving them flowers. They repurpose flowers that still have beauty and life and make new bouquets and arrangements. These are then given to to residents in nursing homes, hospital patients, and individuals to cheer them up and remind them that…