RUTHERFORD COUNTY – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office extended heartfelt gratitude to the River Oaks Church Life Group for their generous contribution, which ensured a joyous Christmas for twenty senior citizens this year. Members of the church group purchased and donated Christmas presents as part of their collaboration with the Sheriff’s Senior Citizens Awareness Network (SCAN).

The SCAN program is dedicated to supporting the county's seniors, many of whom live alone without nearby family. Volunteers from SCAN are now busy spreading holiday cheer by delivering these thoughtful gifts, bringing smiles and festive warmth to their lives.

The partnership between the Sheriff’s Office, SCAN, and the River Oaks Church Life Group exemplifies community spirit and highlights the meaningful impact of local engagement. The Sheriff’s Office praised the kindness shown by the group, which has helped nurture the Christmas spirit for those who might otherwise be without.

A recent photograph (above this article) captures the spirit of this partnership, featuring SCAN volunteer Brian McCutcheon, River Oaks Church Life Group members Tammie Jernigan and Jennifer Gran, along with SCAN Co-coordinators E.T. and Clarence Guice and volunteer Phil Barnett, as they prepared to distribute the gifts.

This season of giving highlights community compassion, and illustrates how collective efforts can significantly uplift and brighten the lives of seniors in Rutherford County.

Learn more about the Sheriff's Office SCAN program HERE.