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The Athena Project is a research clinic that serves women who have experienced domestic violence and are troubled by stress after the violence ends.  Offered by the University of Memphis, Department of Psychology, the Athena Project is a free service to all members of the community.  Stress symptoms after domestic violence may include nightmares, trouble concentrating, avoidance of situations that remind you of the abuse, feeling jumpy and related emotional problems.  Participants will receive free evaluation and possible treatment concentrating on alleviating signs and symptoms of post-trauma stress.  For more information call 678-3973 (Dr. Gayle Beck).

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Many children in Shelby County and the surrounding area enter foster care each year due to abuse or neglect. All of these children need a home to live in, and most of all, they need a special someone who cares – someone just like you. Find your calling and become a foster parent or mentor to a child in foster care. Call Youth Villages today at 1-888-My-YV-Kid.  

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Do you need computer skills to become more competitive in the job market?  If you are currently unemployed and have a high school diploma or GED, you may be eligible for free training in computer operations, which can help you qualify for administrative positions.  Courses include Keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Business Communications and Business Math.  Contact Personal and Career Development at 452-9037.  Call today

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Members of the music community who want to take better care of your health are encouraged to join the Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission’s 2010 Health Challenge.  This free initiative will show you how exercise, diet and lifestyle changes can help you feel as good as your music sounds. Local musicians and music lovers are working together to lose 2, 010 pounds this year. All that’s missing is you! To register, visit www.memphismusic.org.

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Dial 2-1-1 to Find Help  If you are looking for help, or want to provide someone with help, just dial 2-1-1 to reach the community information and referral resources of LINC, the Library Information Center at the Memphis Public Library. LINC, in conjunction with United Way of the Mid-South, is the local source for community resources. LINC maintains a large, comprehensive database of human services organizations, government agencies and volunteer groups, which can now be accessed by dialing 2-1-1.You can also reach LINC with this tollfree number: 866-735-7211.  For more information, visit www.memphislibrary.org/linc/211.htm.

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Are you or anyone you know a first time mother who is less than 7 months pregnant? Do you live in Shelby County? Are you interested in a FREE program where a nurse visits you in your home and helps guide you towards a healthy and happy future for you and your new baby?  If your answer is yes please call 901-287-4700 to find out how you can enroll in this FREE Le Bonheur Nurse Family Partnership program. 901-287-4700.

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Healthy Memphis Common Table, a non-profit health collaborative is dedicated to mobilizing Greater Memphis to achieve better health for all. We are quite excited about their mission to make Memphis one of the healthiest cities in America and the wonderful things they are doing to encourage people to live a healthier lifestyle. However, I also want to bring to your attention their website, www.healthymemphis.org. It contains a myriad of resources for consumers, employers, healthcare providers and insurers and one of the topics it addresses is employee healthcare benefits. Millions of people are currently reviewing their plans to make sure they are receiving adequate coverage and they may have questions. The HMCT site can answer those questions with their informative video and their 36-page  "Questions About Health Insurance" consumer guide visitors can download at no cost at http://www.healthymemphis.org/take_charge.php?s=insurers.

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Do you need computer skills to become more competitive in the job market?  If you are currently unemployed and have a high school diploma or GED, you may be eligible for free training in computer operations, which can help you qualify for administrative positions.  Courses include Keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Business Communications and Business Math.  Contact Personal and Career Development at 452-9037.  Call Today.

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Soles4Souls collects shoes from warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you and distributes them, free of charge, to people in need around the world. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 7 million pairs in 125 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, Nepal and the United States. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.

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Feeding Dreams:  Dreams have the power to transform not only you, but the community. It’s why General Mills created Feeding Dreams, to celebrate the lives of African Americans that help to nurture and build stronger communities -  To pick next years Community Champion, go to www.feedingdreams.com , read their stories, and cast your vote. Winners will receive a cash prize, a donation to the charity of their choice, and an assortment of General Mills’ products so they can make sure their families are happy and healthy. Vote now thru November at www.feedingdreams.com. Sponsored by Honey Nut Cheerios cereal, Yoplait, Grands! Biscuits and Betty Crocker Baking Products.

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The Ronald McDonald House of Memphis provides a "home away from home" for the families of children receiving treatment at St. Jude.  The house is currently very low and out of certain pantry and cleaning items.  The house provides resident families with pantries and supply closets where families have access to a variety of food items, as well as paper and cleaning supplies at no charge. All items are donated by the community. For the latest Wish List of most needed items, CLICK HERE or visit www.rmhmemphis.org. 

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Covington Animal Rescue Effort rescues dogs from the city pound that would otherwise be euthanized. They are placed in foster homes, provided all necessary vet services, and then are placed in "forever" homes.  They have lots of fosters right now...especially puppies!   See more on their website:  www.covingtonanimalrescueeffort.com.

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The Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program is looking to assist families who are caring for their relative’s children.  Located at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program offers supportive services, information and referral services, as well as caregiver support groups and activities for children. This program is funded under an agreement with the Department of Children’s Services.  If you or someone you know is raising a relative’s child, the Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program may be able to help.  For more information please contact our office at 901 448-3133.

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters.  A little of your time can mean a lot to a kid.  Be a friend.  Be a mentor.  Just be there.  To find out how, go to BigBrothersBigsisters.org

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Go Red For Women. The American Heart Association wants you to "Go Red For Women" and make a promise to yourself
to be heart-healthy. Join the movement and help fight the No. 1 killer of women - heart disease. For more information and to get a heart checkup for life, visit www.goredforwomen.com or call 1-888-MYHEART.

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The Exchange Club Family Center, located at 2180 Union Avenue, provides structured programs to help end the cycle of child abuse and domestic violence.  The Center offers eighteen programs that address parenting education, family violence and anger management.  It operates solely on grants, donations from businesses and those from individuals.  In 2005, the Exchange Club Family Center served over 4,000 clients and family members in the Memphis area.  For more information about classes, or to make a donation, visit www.exchangeclub.net or call 276-2200.

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Protect Your Child From Predators

Did you know that 1 in 5 children receive unwanted sexual solicitations online?
Learn how to protect your child visit www.memphiscac.org.

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In Need of Doctors and Nurses

Hope and Healing Center is looking for doctors and nurses who can volunteer to help relieve TennCare cuts.  For more information call (901) 272-7170.

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Clear Channel Radio Memphis is teaming up with other Clear Channel stations all over the country to raise awareness of Breast Cancer. Several up-and-coming recording artists have made their music available for download with proceeds to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. To download songs or to make a donation, visit www.helpcurebreastcancer.clearchannel.com.

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The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County has established a way for the Memphis community to donate cans as a way of supporting the organization. "Cans for Cash" is a program that encourages people to bring their aluminum cans to the Humane Society, located at 2238 Central, and donate them to help the Humane Society continue their life-saving activities which are accomplished without any tax-dollar funding. Additional can receptacles will be placed throughout the city in the coming months. For more information, visit www.memphishumane.org or call 901-276-7770.