Jimmy Olsen, pictured with his daughter, was one of the recipients of the Trudy Richardson Community Impact Award.

Story and photos by Paula Jimenez

PATH Week Celebration Dinner held at Green Acres Baptist Church Crosswalk Conference Center was a dazzling success. The dinner, an annual fundraising and awareness event, highlights the organization’s program and services of kindness and relief for families.

Craig Allen Cooper, TV and radio personality, a best-selling author and conference speaker keynoted the event. Cooper, one of the founding pastors of Redeeming Grace Church in Franklin, Tennessee, resides in Nashville with his wife, Laura with their four children.

PATH’ work is amazing and beyond description. For example, last year, PATH served more than 25,000 residents and  kept more than 1,100 children warm via Coats for Kids. Moreover, PATH assisted approximately 1000 families with housing and 50 more families received individualized case management.

PATH doled out the TRUDY RICHARDSON COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD to the following community members and entities.

J. Chad Parker, PLLC. PATH stated, “J. Chad Parker, PLLC has helped PATH serve hundreds of neighbors in need through his selfless giving and support. The impact Mr. Parker has made in our community is immeasurable, and we are so very thankful for his generous spirit.”

Jimmy Olson, aka Jammin’ Jimmy. According to PATH,  “In the last 4 years, Jimmy’s drives have provided PATH over 140,000 pounds in food, $46,000 worth of diapers and almost $24,000 in personal care items.”

Christus Fund – The Christus Fund in partnership with PATH made it possible for Clarkston Elementary students to stay on their campus as long as possible which in turn had a positive impact on students’ education and the  community at large.