Shirley Thompson named ‘Hometown Hero’

Shirley Thompson named ‘Hometown Hero’

Adam Rice, left, Field Representative for Fifth District Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, comments about Shirley Thompson, second from left, after she was recognized  as Operation UNITE’s second “Hometown Hero” by UNITE President/CEO Tom...
Robin Parker

Robin Parker

Hello! My name is Robin Parker and today I am sharing my testimony with you guys. I pray that this story touches you in some way. We all have faced addiction in our families in one way or the other. I pray that this story inspires you or your loved ones that there is...
Claudia Greenwood named ‘Hometown Hero’

Claudia Greenwood named ‘Hometown Hero’

Knox County Coalition Chair Claudia Gibson Greenwood was presented Operation UNITE’s first “Hometown Hero” award during their coalition meeting in Barbourville February 6, 2024. From left are UNITE Coalition Coordinator Lynnell Fields, Field...
Josey Cruse

Josey Cruse

I was born in Manchester, Kentucky, and while still in the state lived in Oneida. By the time I was 18 years old, I had lived with five families in three different states. I had only met my dad one time that I can remember before I turned 21 years old. I didn’t...