KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — WBIR Channel 10 and the TEGNA Foundation partnered to help a few of the countless organizations across East Tennessee that work to make lives better in our community.
TEGNA, WBIR's parent company, runs a foundation that supports charitable organizations in communities across the U.S. Through the TEGNA Foundation, WBIR was recently able to provide more than $11,000 in grant funding to three nonprofits that make it their mission to help others here in East Tennessee.
Below are three East Tennessee nonprofits that received grants:
Spark, formerly known as East Tennessee Technology Access Center, helps people with disabilities through assistive technology that helps them live, work and play. A substantial portion of its funding comes from private donations.
Second Harvest reached its $350,000 goal during its annual "Pack the Bag" campaign with the help of a $5,000 grant from the TEGNA Foundation. Second Harvest said the money it raised will help support more than 3,400 students.
Second Harvest is part of a national network that helps distribute food to feed people across East Tennessee. Its main mission is to end hunger, so it works with lawmakers and partners with other organizations to address the underlying causes of hunger.
Never Alone Recovery provides support to women struggling with addiction by providing supportive living and accountability along every step of recovery.
About the TEGNA Foundation
The TEGNA Foundation is a corporate foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. Through its Community Grant Program, the TEGNA Foundation serves the greater good of our communities by supporting nonprofit activities where TEGNA does business. Through its other programs, the Foundation invests in the future of the media industry, encourages employee giving, and contributes to a variety of charitable causes.
“Our stations partner with their local communities to help nonprofits build on their mission not only through TEGNA Foundation grants, but also through station fundraising efforts and storytelling. It is a privilege to collaborate with organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families within our communities,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO of TEGNA.