Monthly Service Challenge

Each month, a new mission will be posted as motivation for us all to roll up our sleeves and serve our communities. Be sure to keep the Office of the First Lady in the loop by posting on social media using #TennesseeServes for a chance to be recognized as a Service Spotlight. Grab your friends, family, classmates or colleagues and join us as Tennessee Serves!

APRIL

Tennessee law enforcement, paramedics, firefighters, EMTs, and all first responders work tirelessly to keep Tennessee safe and secure.

Throughout April, Tennessee Serves is celebrating and supporting our community’s heroes. Consider how you can show appreciation to Tennessee’s dedicated first responders through acts of service, prayers for safety, or words of thanks.

Service Opportunities

Suggested Service Opportunities

**Please note that First Lady Maria Lee and the TN Serves team will not be attending these projects in-person**

Frontline Gardens, East Tennessee, dates vary: Build backyard garden beds as a therapeutic tool for first responders in the line of duty.
First Responder Support Network, nationwide, any day: Volunteer at a retreat for first responders or their families, providing care and companionship for their healing experience.
American Red Cross, Tennessee, ongoing: Sign up to be a disaster response volunteer with the Red Cross to support victims of disaster and coordinate response teams.

Everyday Ways to Serve

Use these ideas to support Tennessee First Responders:

Cook and deliver a homecooked meal or dessert to a local first responder station
Put together on-shift kits for your neighborhood first responders that contain items such as protein bars, sanitizers, wipes, gum, electrolytes, instant coffee, etc.
Tell a first responder or law enforcement officer “thank you” or write letters to express your gratitude for their service and dedication.
Provide financial support, donating to organizations that serve first responders, enabling them to continue serving Tennessee.
Offer help with babysitting, chores, or meals for the family of a first responder in your life.
Donate supplies or equipment to local first responders, with a special consideration for first responder departments who have been recently affected by disaster.
Become a volunteer EMT or firefighter.