2-1-1/ CONTACT CONCERN of Northeast Tennessee, Inc.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Margaret Counts
Executive Director
Contact Concern 211
423-246-2273
HOEDOWN PLANNED TO BENEFIT 2-1-1/CONTACT CONCERN
A hoedown, complete with music, food, and fun is being held to benefit 2-1-1/Contact Concern of Northeast Tennessee on Saturday, November 5th. The event will be at the beautiful Hoovanna Farm on Cooks Valley Road in Kingsport. Beginning at 6:00 pm, guests can enjoy chili with all the fixings and dance to the toe-tapping sounds of the Catalyst band. We will offer both live and silent auctions during the evening. Guests can bid on some great items such as vacation getaways, golf opportunities, holiday gift baskets, and more.
“This event has historically been our most successful fundraiser, and just as importantly, everyone who attends loves the event. It’s a beautiful and unique venue, and a fun way to raise money for a great cause. No black tie events for us—wear your cowboy boots, comfortable clothes and enjoy a great evening in a beautiful barn! There will be plenty of entertainment, and our goal is to have a terrific, fun event while also raising awareness and funds for our organization,” says Margaret Counts, Executive Director of 2-1-1/Contact Concern.
Sponsors as of press date include Wellmont Health System, Eastman Credit Union, and Rodefer Moss. Hoedown tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling 246-2273 or emailing .
2-1-1/Contact Concern of Northeast Tennessee trains volunteers to answer helpline calls12 hours per day. Committed to confidentiality, these volunteers listen and provide information, support, and referrals to area agencies for a variety of caller needs. Abuse situations, loneliness, depression, temporary financial assistance, medical direction, support group information, and many other needs are addressed. If needed, callers can receive crisis intervention or a daily reassurance call. 2-1-1/Contact handles approximately 13,000 calls annually as well as providing answering services for a domestic violence shelter. Anyone in Sullivan, Hawkins, Johnson, and Hancock Counties can receive assistance by just dialing 2-1-1 or 423-246-2273.
The United Way of Greater Kingsport, area Community Chests, and the public provide support for the organization. “We are grateful for the generosity of the communities we serve,” says Counts. “Our neighbors are willing to help each other. Support of 2-1-1/Contact is one way to ensure all who need help get help, and no one has to face their problems alone.”
For more information, visit or call 423-246-2273.