April 06, 2004

Kars4Kids

On April 24th, the Tennessee Spokes Sports Car Club in conjunction with the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home will be hosting the second annual Kars4Kids car show in Brentwood, TN. This is a great event that helps benefit a fine organization.

The Tennessee Baptist Children's home is a privately funded organization that gives homes children that have no place to call home. When I say privately funded, I mean it. They in fact refuse government money (which is the way it should be).

There actually have been troubles between the TBCH and the state recently as the state doesn't want children to be forced to go to church (which is mandatory for TBCH children). Of course, it's never been a problem in the past (the TBCH was founded in 1891), but big government marches on. I've said many times before that it's up to the churches and charities to take care of the less fortunate...not the government. The TBCH provides the type of environment less fortunate kids need, and it costs the taxpayers nothing. However, I digress (I'll write more on this debacle later).

Overall, it's a great car show. The Nashville British Car Club had at least 30 cars there alone last year. I recommend that you come out to see the cars and support a wonderful organization at the same time. I believe attendance is free, but donations are always welcome. Plus, you might get to see my car out there as well.

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I actually know several staff members from TBCH because of my work with The Baptist Children's Village in Mississippi. I knew they had a program called Kars4Kids, but I didn't realize what a wonderful event it was. I actually had an opportunity to visit one of the campuses last year. I noticed your comments about dealing with the state. In Mississippi, we haven't gotten to the point of the state interferring with the church attendance of our residents, but I am sure if it is in TN it will eventually be in MS. We are like TBCH because we are privately funded yet we are required to jump through hoops to be licensed by the state so that we can help them take of the children that come through the MS Department of Human Services. We care for 300 plus children annually through The BCV. We too have a legacy of providing a safe and healthy enviroment since 1897. We put these children on The S.A.F.E. Track where we focus on 4 critical areas of need in their lives. These needs are Spiritual, Academic, Family and Emotional. Thank you for speaking up for the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home. Maybe if we all work together we can preserve institutions that do a great work for children in need and without taxpayers money!

Posted by: Celeste Cade at April 26, 2005 03:27 PM