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WESTHAVEN FOUNDATION PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL TEENS The Westhaven Foundation has awarded two area high school seniors with scholarships to help them continue their education plans. The Westhaven Foundation Scholarship was provided to Olivia Anne Hawkins, who graduated from Independence High School, and whose family lives in the Westhaven community. The Westhaven Lift Scholarship was awarded to Colton Spivey who recently graduated from Page High School. Each scholarship is for $2,000, and three additional runner-ups’ received $100 donated to their favorite charities. One mission of the Foundation has been to support educational excellence at all levels, while fostering volunteerism within the Westhaven community and Williamson County as a whole. Olivia Anne Hawkins has been accepted to Florida State University and will have the opportunity to participate in FSU’s Study Abroad Program, planning to spend her freshman year in Florence, Italy. Colton Spivey will head to Georgia Tech University to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Upon that, he will seek additional education in research and prosthetic development and hopes to one-day work with returning veterans who have suffered a loss of limb while serving our country. The Westhaven Foundation is a 501-c3 non-profit organization, established by the residents of Westhaven, with full support of the community’s developer, Southern land Company. The mission of the Foundation is to promote lifelong learning, leadership, preservation, philanthropy and environmental awareness with Westhaven and the greater Franklin community. Over $700,000 has been raised by The Westhaven Foundation for various community events and organizations, including student scholarships and Franklin 4 the Cure.
COOL SPRINGS ROTARY NAMED CLUB OF YEAR The Rotary Club of Cool Springs was named Small Club of the Year on June 20 during the Rotary District 6760 Conference in Nashville. Club President Amy Cross Nance (right) accepted the banner Saturday from Rotary District Governor Kim. Kim, who had earlier in the day presented the club with a Presidential Citation for its accomplishments during this Rotary year. Those accomplishments included achieving status as a 100% Paul Harris Club, meaning each of the Club’s members have donated at least $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation. The Club meets on Mondays at noon at the Pinnacle Financial Center, 7040 Carothers Parkway, next door to the Franklin Marriott. For more information about visiting or joining the club, visit www.coolspringsrotary. org or call (615) 661-4033. 38 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM | August 2015
THE REFUGE CENTER CELEBRATES 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, UNVEILS NEW LOGO The Refuge Center for Counseling is celebrating 10 years of offering affordable, professional counseling services to individuals, couples and families in need in the Middle Tennessee area. Founded in 2005 by executive director Amy Alexander and Jennifer Gillett, the nonprofit organization has grown from serving just 90 clients in its first year of existence to serving more than 1,800 clients in 2014. As a way to honor its rich history and look toward its dynamic future, The Refuge Center is commemorating its anniversary by unveiling a new logo. For more information about The Refuge Center and its services, visit therefugecenter.org.
HABITAT WILLIAMSONMAURY RAISES OVER $21,000 FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT 5TH ANNUAL HAMMERS AND HIGH HEELS FUNDRAISER On Thursday, June 25, 220 supporters came out to support Habitat for Humanity’s 5th Annual Hammers & High Heels event, which was held at the beautiful new event barn at Homestead Manor. In just three fun-filled hours, guests raised $21,745 for the “bricks and sticks” of Habitat’s 2015 Women Build home, surpassing the event’s goal of $20,000. The night also included the unveiling of Habitat wrapped High-roof Nissan NV Cargo Van from Nissan North America. Every dollar raised went straight to the home build for the Aric family. Jennifer Aric is a single mother who has nine children, including a son and daughter who each have a disability. Habitat’s Women Build program educates and inspires women all over the country to build and advocate for affordable housing in their communities. Hundreds of local volunteers, alongside partner family Jennifer Aric, began constructing and fundraising for the affiliate’s sixth annual Women Build home in April. Anyone wanting to help can donate online at www.hfhwm.org. Those wanting to volunteer on future builds (including one that starts in July) can contact Volunteer Coordinator Emma Couch at (615) 550-5619.