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Golfers turned out in record numbers for the 7th Annual Fayette Cares Golf Extravaganza.  With comical team names like Hickory Withe Hacks and Bogie Nights, nearly 200 golfers took to the fairways.  Sponsorships, registrations, donations, and volunteers helped raised more than $18,000 for shelter expansions to serve homeless families and protect victims of domestic violence.

For families served by Fayette Cares, like victims of abuse seeking safety or families who have lost jobs and are under employed, the holiday food and toys are a blessing and a joy.  Click to learn more about 2012 Christmas Caring efforts.  More photos to come!

 

An expanded array of vendors, customer service-focused volunteers and tremendous community support, helped assure our 2012 plant sale set a number of event records!  It is fair to say that our amazing team made it possible to hold another spectacular sale!  Click for video

A record breaking crowd enjoyed the 2012 Cotton Pickin' 5k and 1k Cotton Candy Fun Run racing for charity on a beautiful day.  Click for unofficial Female Results and Male Results. Enjoy these great photos and video compliments of our awesome volunteers! Click here to open the album if you are viewing in Internet Explorer and experiencing difficulty.

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Caring golfers, sponsors and volunteers made the 6th annual Fayette Cares charity tournament a record breaking event raising $20,000 in proceeds. With 180 golfers, over a dozen sponsors, and more than 30 volunteers, everyone enjoyed a memorable day of fun & prizes. Click for video.

A 25 year tradition of caring continued as hundreds of  volunteers and donors prepared gifts of food and toys for neighbors in need.

 

 

Fast-paced polo match at the Memphis Polo Club benefiting Fayette Cares.

The 5th Annual Fayette Cares Golf Extravaganza was a smashing success shattering sponsorship, participation, and fundraising records! Click for 2012 information!

A toe tappin' and knee slappin' performance from Cypress Creek of Tennessee raising funds to shelter the homeless, provide safety for victims of abuse, and create stable homes for families in financial crises.

What an amazing display of kindness with hundreds of volunteers donating, sorting, packaging, and distributing food and toys for families.

With a sold-out crowd of nearly 350 guests, a stunning venue, heartwarming speeches by Honorary Co-Chairs, a lively auction, and guests dancing the night away, it's safe to say that A Night of Southern Elegance was a great success.

Growing participation from local schools & businesses made a bigger & better race!  Male results  Female results.  Merrick Photography snapped great photos available at www.collages.net, Username:cpr2010, Password: 21925

Kids and adults were all smiles at the Catching & Caring fishing rodeo hosted by Fayette Co. Bass Club and TWRA. The groups raised $500 for Fayette Cares and provide family fun at Herb Parsons Lake.

Many thanks to Memphis Velo for their generous gift of $1,500!  Fayette Cares volunteers enjoyed being part of one of the biggest amateur cycling races in Tennessee, which draws participants from AR, MS,  AL, GA, FL, KY,  MO, and CT.

A record breaking $14,000 in net proceeds were generated at the 4th Annual Fayette Cares Golf Extravaganza on Thursday, April 23 in Oakland, TN. The event was applauded by golfers, sponsors, and volunteers.

Thanks to the Memphis Polo Club, our exhilarating polo match raised $1,100.  Judges awarded trophies for best tailgate & families rode the Friesian drawn wagon. All marveled at the athleticism of the polo horses and riders. Click for 2011 event info.

Volunteers & donors provided food for nearly 500 families & toys to more than 300 children.  Increased donations helped serve record breaking numbers.

Our caring community enjoyed a great selection at the 2009 plant sale held at First Citizens National Bank, raising $5,000 for the homeless, hungry and abused.

Nearly 100 anglers participated in the Catching & Caring fishing tournament presented by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Fayette County Bass Club.  People of all ages enjoyed bank and boat fishing, games, food, and prizes.

Vineyard UMC, UT Ag. Ext. Agents, 4-H students, & the Memphis Herb Society helped create the Garden of Hope.   Families learn to grow & cook healthy food.

Golfers enjoyed a gorgeous day on the fairways raising $10,000 to serve the homeless, hungry and abused.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, volunteers were honored with an appreciation feast sponsored by The Bank of Fayette County.

Full boxes of food, full trucks of toys & full hearts were found in a Somerville gym during Fayette Cares' Christmas Caring.

More than 300 participated in the inaugural Cotton Pickin’ 5k Run/Walk, raising more than $15,000. The event brought out avid runners, first time racers & walkers of all ages from Fayette, Shelby, Tipton, DeSoto and Hardeman counties.

It was wonderful to see law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs, taking part in a fun event to raise funds for domestic violence victims during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

One charming tea room restaurant, 7 executives in zany costumes, and more than 100 hungry & generous diners raised nearly $3,000 at the inaugural Taste of Hope.  

Rows of perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, & hanging baskets were supplied by Willow Oaks Flower Farms.  The First Citizens National Bank location made it ideal for shoppers to access a high quality “garden center” for a good cause.

More than 60 volunteers have participated in a series of work days to paint a brighter future for families in need. Hope’s Cottage work days are filled with laughter, love and meaningful community service.

Dozens attended the Fayette Cares groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of construction for Hope’s Cottage. Hope’s Cottage will provide services for homeless families with children, offering aid that will build brighter futures.

Deputy Haynes taught participants to recognize, avoid, & survive physical violence.   To learn more, contact Fayette Co. Sheriff’s Department.