Life-Changing Recovery
by April Barnes, Director of Admissions of The Next Door Several months into working at The Next Door, I was having a conversation with my mother and she brought something to my attention that I was floored with gratitude to realize. She reminded me of the program she entered into over 10 years ago that […]
Season of Renewal
by Sallie Hussey, Chief Development Officer of The Next Door Spring is such a beautiful season of renewal. You see it all around and in many forms – flowers starting to bloom, neighbors dusting off lawn mowers to give the yard its first cut of the season, and drive-through car washes with lines around the […]
Springtime Reflections
by Ginger Gaines, Chief Operating Officer of The Next Door I love SPRINGTIME! Every year when I spot the first little tiny crocus petals peeking up through the ground (or sometimes the snow!), quickly followed by the beautiful bright yellow daffodils sprinkled throughout my drive to and from work, I get so excited about Spring! I […]
Light Bulb Moments at The Next Door
by Kate McKinnie, Development and Events Manager at The Next Door One of my favorite things about working at The Next Door is hearing about or observing numerous “light bulb” moments that take place in a given day. They come from many different people who make up TND’s community (clients, family members, guests, current supporters) […]
I Am Powerless.
by Nita Chester, Director of Nursing at The Next Door The future. Some view it with excitement and anticipation. Others view it with fear and dread. I personally struggle with this! When a new year begins I compel myself to think on the positive things that could happen, versus all the negative. For me, this […]
Change Can Be Hard
by Cindy Sneed, Chief Clinical Officer of The Next Door Depending on the day, if you look up “New Year’s resolution failure rate,” the number is as high as 80% by February 1st. Change is hard! It’s also uncomfortable, especially when staying with the status quo is so much easier. But then there are times […]
Embracing our Changing Landscapes
by Linda Leathers, CEO of The Next Door The Next Door’s Midtown neighborhood is one of the fastest growing areas in this amazing city. From my desk, I can see our awesome neighbor, Tri-Star Kimbro Oil, in front of our building at 22nd and Charlotte – though they’re probably better known as the Shell Station. […]
Hope, Redemption, Recovery, Restoration, and Love
by Eleanor Brakefield Wells, TND Volunteer, donor and board member of The Next Door Five women: A woman who sleeps with her father-in-law; another is a prostitute. One marries outside her faith and is considered an outcast; still another is a married woman who is raped, leading to a pregnancy and murder of her husband. […]
Ansley’s Hope
by Ansley Bartlett, Publicity Chairman for The Next Generation Board of The Next Door I was 14 when I first started hearing the word “drugs” thrown around, but I wouldn’t see the impact and toll it took on a person until my senior year of college. It was Thanksgiving break. A high school friend and […]
Reflections from Our Event Planner
Kate McKinnie As an event planner for more than 15+ years, I can honestly say that the best part of the event is when it’s OVER! You spend months and months working on seating charts, guest lists, menu selection, thematic details and decorations and then, in a flash, all the hard work comes to fruition […]
