When I discovered our special education class would help train Wilderwood Service Dogs, I was overjoyed we would receive the opportunity to assist in such a rewarding service for others. Because of my experience with a rescue dog after losing my father, I know first-hand the healing power a dog can have, but nothing prepared me for how […]
On behalf of the students and staff in the Comprehensive Development Classroom at Heritage High School, I would like to recommend Wilderwood Service Dogs to your grant committee. Wilderwood has consistently worked directly with our Special Needs classroom. My students feel a great sense of ownership and pride as the service dogs they train with […]
Diane is the Activities Coordinator at Asbury Place Maryville for 12 years. Asbury Place Maryville, is a continuing care retirement community located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Several years ago, Asbury Place Maryville partnered with Wilderwood on a program that has brought about wonderful results for their residents. The program […]
Your restricted gift for staff training is, in my mind, so critical in maintaining both wonderful employees and well-served participants. Exposure to new techniques in the work done by the staff is vitally important in maintaining a level of organizational quality and an environment and culture regularly infused with good morale building opportunities.
The Harvest of Hope Community Garden, 130 Charlemont Street, Kingsport, will be added to the Quilt Trail at a ceremony to take place at the garden on Wednesday Feb. 4, 4:00pm, with the installation of a 4-foot by 4-foot Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt block. Grandmother’s Flower Garden will be one of the 17 quilt blocks […]
The Harvest of Hope Community Garden, 130 Charlemont Street, Kingsport, will be added to the Quilt Trail at a ceremony to take place at the garden on Wednesday Feb. 4, 4:00pm, with the installation of a 4-foot by 4-foot Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt block. Grandmother’s Flower Garden will be one of the 17 quilt blocks […]
