Thank you to the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (ULGC) , the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW), and the Hixson Community Center for hosting an outstanding candidate forum. It was a great opportunity to meet and hear from individuals seeking to serve our community while learning more about the issues impacting Hamilton County. It was a pleasure meeting and speaking with Dr. Ruth Walker, Psychology Professor at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga wh

What a GREAT way to kick off the last week of Summer Camp at the Jessie Igou Community Center! A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Angela Guthrie for serving as our guest speaker and introducing our young ladies to the power of singing bowls. Special shoutout to City Councilman, Mr. Ron Elliot, for coming and supporting the girls! It was an incredible experience learning how the sounds (music) we consume can influence our minds, bodies, and moods (emotions). Frequency and vibration have

Thanks to Destiny Washington, the Founder and Director of Gold Horizon for the opportunity to serve and participate at your Civics and Choice event!

At Student4Life, Inc., we believe that small gestures can create a lasting impact. Words have the power to uplift, inspire, and encourage. That's why we've created an Affirmation Box filled with hundreds of positive messages for anyone who visits our center to take with them. Whether someone needs a reminder of their strength, a moment of encouragement, or simply a reason to smile, we hope each affirmation brings hope, spreads love, and brightens their day—one positive word a

Thanks to Bessie Smith Cultural Center for hosting an historical event for the city of Chattanooga! #Community #S4L #"Black"History #Education

First day of summer camp was fun! Thanks to all the girls who participated! We keep getting better—Together. Itinerary: Affirmation Monday purpose, structure, and expectations; Check in with musical chairs and when the music stopped you had to find a partner and ask random questions every round to get to know them; Instant Replay game for introduction (working on projecting our voice and speaking with confidence) where each girl has the chance to tell everyone her name or pre

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Thank you to all the young ladies who showed up and participated today. As always, we began and ended with our three B’s: Breathe, Believe, Be. We took time to step outside, walk a lap, and intentionally reflect—focusing on our breathing while tuning into the sounds of nature. With so much constant movement and noise in our daily lives, today’s focus was on the power of stillness—learning how to turn inward, quiet the external, and find clarity within. We also had an engaging

“Breathe, Believe, Be” is the foundation of our Affirmation Mondays. Each session begins and ends with the 3 B’s—creating a consistent space for reflection, encouragement, and growth. This week’s activity brought energy and creativity, as participants were divided into two teams and challenged to unscramble words, then turn those words into short skits or real-life scenarios. Group 1 centered their message around “Be Positive – Be Great,” while Group 2 focused on “Being Smart

S4L, Inc. had the honor to attend and serve the partners, donors, and guest of the TPOC organization where they held a dinner at the historical revenue - Ringgold Depot. The Purpose Outreach Center inspires people of all cultures to achieve excellence in their lives, education, community, and careers. Through teaching, fellowship, and success-driven principles, they empower individuals to reach their full potential and walk in purpose. TPOC strive to be a resource dedicated t

The BEC Awards recognize and celebrate Black businesses, professionals, creatives, artists, and musicians who have demonstrated excellence in customer service while making meaningful contributions to community enrichment. The event highlights individuals whose work uplifts, inspires, and strengthens communities both locally and beyond. Some of the award winners include global icon and renowned speaker Dr. Matthew Knowles , Chattanooga radio legend Keith Landecker , American

Affirmation Mondays for Youth Girls and Teens every Monday from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm What to expect? 1. A welcoming space to learn, connect, and make new friends. 2. Creative time to build a one-of-a-kind Affirmation Box which include positive messages to uplift hearts and spread love throughout the community. 3. Learn positive strategies dealing with life obstacles to become a better you! Come as you are, bring your light, and help us create something meaningful together. Your

What a great experience attending the Bessie Smith Cultural Center and thanks for allowing us to attend with no charge! The Bessie Smith Center is a non-profit and the only African-American museum in the city and highlights American indigenous groups and African-American roots in America over the centuries. They are open Tuesday - Friday from 10 am - 5 pm. Book your visit today! https://www.bessiesmithcc.org/

What a BLAST it was supporting unified sports this year at McCallie High School. Thanks to all the friends and families that came to support the basketball players. Shoutout to Brainerd High School boys team for coming in 1st place! Tra Caperton is a sophomore three sport student-athlete at Brainerd High School: Wrestling, Track, and Basketball. Thanks to his brother Cornelius Caperton who helped coached them to a championship! Keep up the hard work! Go Panthers! #Scholars #S

Student4Life had the opportunity to take two Brainerd High School student athletes to their first NPHC experience. In S4L we believe it takes a village. Giving the youth the ability to see outside their norm by exposing and educating them while also having fun is crucial! School is not always "fun" and it takes a lot of hard work and grit, but there are aspects in the academic journey that can create memories and bonds for a lifetime. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is an glo

The Chattanooga Public Library hosted a celebration of local literary talent at the 2025 Local Authors Fair. The Downtown Library was filled with a diverse group of talented authors from the community from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Author 's had the opportunity to read their material outside on the Library’s plaza, a DIY bookmarks craft on the First Floor and a special reception and reading for the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild’s latest anthology, RidgeCut. This was my very first event sh

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