Charity Notes: InDo Nashville, Charlie Worsham, Operation Troop Aid

InDo, Richlyn Marketing, First Note Play Raise Money For Dolly Parton’s My People Fund

A holiday party on Dec. 15 hosted by InDo, Richlyn Marketing and First Note Play raised $6,751 for Dolly Parton’s My People Fund. Bose provided sound and Nantahala Brewing Company provided craft beer for the jam-packed party.

The party featured music from Jamie Kent, Andrew Leahey, Anthony Peebles, Will Thompson, Ross Livermore, and Jenny Tolman.

“We are thrilled by the response from our colleagues, friends, and co-sponsors in joining together for this great holiday jam to raise money for Dolly’s My People Fund,” said Kate Richardson of InDo Nashville and Richlyn Marketing.

Charlie Worsham Launches Scholarship Fund

Charlie Worsham

Charlie Worsham recently hosted the first annual Follow Your Heart Scholarship Fund Gala in his hometown of Grenada, Mississippi. Worsham has partnered with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to provide a scholarship for youth to achieve great things in the arts.

The first gala raised approximately $40,000. For more, visit crowdrise.com.

Operation Troop Aid Honors David Ball

Mark Woods honors David Ball

David Ball was recently honored by Operation Troop Aid and presented with the 2016 Operation Troop Aid Chris Kyle “Patriot Award.”

Recognized for his unwavering and impassioned support of, and contributions to, the United States Armed Forces and their families, the Grammy Award winning country music recording artist was formally honored at his annual Christmas show, which was held on Dec. 16 at Puckett’s Grocery in Franklin, Tennessee.

“In several years over, David and his band have dedicated their time and talents to perform at numerous shows for the benefit of Troop Aid, raising crucial funding needed to send care packages to our troops,” said Operation Troop Aid Founder Mark Woods. “David’s artistry, legacy of family and Spirit of Patriotism is exactly the reason this award exists.”

“These young men and women work so hard for us; we want them to know we’re thinking about them. I am very honored to represent this award,” said Ball.