At the annual McNabb Center Evening of Hope program on Thursday Bill and Gale Brittain were recognized for their efforts in supporting the Jail to Work program. The Brittains spent years both in professional and private capacities supporting the work that has seen an 88% success rate. The women who finish the treatment and re-entry program have a job at the end of the process and have gone through treatment to address addiction.

“Each year we come together to celebrate and honor individuals who bring hope — hope to the citizens of Hamblen County,” McNabb Center President/CEO Mona Blanton-Kitts said. “And this award tonight recognizes those who use their time, their talent and their influence to strengthen the fabric of our community. They bring people together, offer hope and walk alongsi

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