Small Miracles in Kingsport is a “nonprofit corporation founded through love to enhance the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth of individuals with special needs through equine-assisted activities.”  They serve around 75 individuals in Upper East Tennessee every week.  They believe that through therapeutic equestrian activities, they can improve the lives their students with physical improvements, emotional stability, social interaction, and cognitive improvements. 

Through the Johnson City Schools Homeless Coordinator Bonnie White, BCS provided Christmas presents for 5 children in the Johnson City School System.  Four BCS employees shopped for kids for clothes, toys, and other items. 

Because of donations, Bonnie was able to help double the amount of children she had originally budgeted for, which was 25.  We had fun picking out clothes and trying to find the kids’ most wished for toy.  Bonnie knew all of the children and gave us awesome insights into what the kids would want for Christmas.  She delivered them all before Christmas, and the children and their parents were overjoyed at the wonderful blessings they received.

BCS employees filled 30 stockings for needy children this Christmas.  These stockings are part of the Christmas present distribution program with the Salvation Army.  This year, the Salvation Army helped 1,872 children in Washington County and around 900 in Carter County.

The Star Program in Johnson City is to provide Christmas presents for children in foster care.  BCS bought and shopped for Christmas presents for three kids.  We bought items from their wish list and an outfit and a coat.  The Small Business Services Department has been participating in the Star Program for several years, with other area CPAs and firms.