Hotline News

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Homework Hotline Receives $5,000 from the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation

December 9, 2009

Homework Hotline is so delighted to have the support of the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation. As a result of their donation, Homework Hotline is able to add an additional Spanish tutor, making tutoring in Spanish for students and parents available every night, Monday through Thursday.  On behalf of the students and families we serve - Thank you! We are so thrilled to have your support!


About the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation:
The mission of the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation is to build strong and vibrant communities, improve the quality of life, and make a positive difference. It is a private foundation providing grants to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations to support these focus areas: education, community development, health and human services, arts and culture, the environment, and civic life.

 

 

Hotline callers receive free passes to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts!

November 5 , 2009

During the month of November all Hotline callers will be offered up to 4 free adult passes to the Frist Center for the the Visual Arts! Callers must present a good question to one of our teachers to be eligible. Passes are valid until May 31, 2010.

Students can always attend the Frist Center for free, but now they can bring their parents, relatives or favorite adults free of charge! Remember, help is always free at the Hotline!

Frist Center visitors will have a chance to see all kinds of things including:

Georgia O’Keeffe and Her Times
American Modernism from the Lane Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
October 2, 2009–January 31, 2010
Masterpieces by Georgia O’Keeffe, Charles Sheeler, Arthur G. Dove, and Marsden Hartley.

Thomas Hart Benton in Story and Song
October 2, 2009–January 31, 2010
Drawings and watercolors illustrating Mark Twain favorites: "Life on the Mississippi,"
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."

Students will also love Martin ArtQuest, the place where they can make their own art,
experiment, and learn about a variety of art concepts.

 

Learn more at www.fristcenter.org

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Homework Hotline Receives $4,000 from SunTrust

September 15, 2009

SunTrust bank presents Homework Hotline with check

Susan Michael from SunTrustPictured in Photo is Homework Hotline teacher Ned LaBonne and SunTrust Business Banker Susan Michael.

As the volunteers and administrators of Homework Hotline were gearing up to begin another successful year, SunTrust Bank jumped in with its support to underwrite an additional math teacher for the 2009-10 school year. “SunTrust is a strong supporter of education in the Nashville community.  Homework Hotline is making a difference to students and parents.  We are proud to be able to play a part in enabling the Hotline to continue to serve Tennessee students and their parents in this critical subject area,” says Rob McNeilly, President & CEO of SunTrust, Nashville. 

During a weekday session, SunTrust Business Banker and long time Homework Hotline volunteer Susan Michael presented a $4000 check from SunTrust Bank to Homework Hotline director Wendy Kurland.  Thanks for all you do SunTrust and special thanks to Rob McNeilly and Susan Michael!SunTrust bank

 

 

About SunTrust:

SunTrust Banks, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation's largest banking organizations, serving a broad range of consumer, commercial, corporate and institutional clients.  As of June 30, 2009, SunTrust had total assets of $176.7 billion and total deposits of $118.8 billion.  The Company operates an extensive branch and ATM network throughout the high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states and a full array of technology-based, 24-hour delivery channels.  The Company also serves customers in selected markets nationally.  Its primary businesses include deposit, credit, trust and investment services.  Through various subsidiaries the Company provides mortgage banking, insurance, brokerage, investment management, equipment leasing and capital markets services.  SunTrust’s Internet address is suntrust.com.

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Homework Hotline Receives $15,000 from AT&T

August 10, 2009

check presentation from AT&T

Above (from left to right): Homework Hotline board member Sally Levine, Senator Thelma Harper and Mr. Kenny Blackburn from AT&T.

As Homework Hotline prepared for the 2009 - 10 school year, AT&T surprised us all with a generous donation. AT&T (previously BellSouth) is the Hotline’s oldest and most loyal sponsor. Their ongoing support, led by Kenny Blackburn, makes a difference everyday for the Hotline and enables us to continue to serve Tennessee students and their parents.  During an August Hotline training, Kenny Blackburn presented the big check for $15,000 to Senator Thelma Harper and board member Sally Levine.  Thanks for all you do AT&T and special thanks to Kenny Blackburn, Senator Harper and Sally Levine!

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America’s Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.

About Philanthropy at AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, AT&T supports projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2007, AT&T contributed more than $164 million through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs. AT&T and the AT&T Foundation, the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T, combine more than $1.9 billion of historic charitable commitment to communities across the country.

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