Brooks Bucks back: Annual fundraiser benefits Habitat

For the 10th consecutive year, Demos’ Restaurant will sponsor the “Brooks Bucks” fundraiser to benefit the mission of Habitat for Humanity in Wilson County.  

For the 10th consecutive year, Demos’ Restaurant will sponsor the “Brooks Bucks” fundraiser to benefit the mission of Habitat for Humanity in Wilson County.
The popular Brooks Bucks are named after the late Brooks Franklin, humanitarian and 30-year veteran writer for The Lebanon Democrat. Franklin was a nationally recognized reporter, winning numerous national and state awards for reporting and editorial writing. The issues of poverty and homelessness in Lebanon were close to his heart and led to the Brook Bucks fundraiser, which benefits one of Franklin’s most loved causes, Habitat for Humanity.
Each $5 donation to Habitat for Humanity of Wilson County buys one Brooks Buck and entitles the bearer to apply $7.50 toward one meal - lunch or dinner - at Demos’ Restaurant in Lebanon.
Demos Manager Lisa Hamlin said the restaurant is always on board for the Brooks Bucks fundraiser.
"It is definitely something we enjoy," she said. "They also do a lot of things for the homeless. It's something we always look forward to being a part of."
Brooks Bucks are available through March 31 and are redeemable throughout April. The familiar green bucks are sold through:
•All branches of Wilson Bank & Trust in Wilson County.
•All branches of Pinnacle Financial Partners in Wilson County.
•The Lebanon Democrat and Mt. Juliet News.
•Habitat for Humanity office at 606 E. Main St. in Lebanon.
•Habitat board members.
•Habitat ReStore.
Organizers report 100 percent of sales benefit the work of Habitat for Humanity in Wilson County. HHWC President Tory Tredway is grateful for the support as his organization prepares to sponsor two simultaneous builds beginning May 31.
"One will be a 'Women's Build' with women doing all the work. The second will be a 'Faith Build' with people from a variety of local congregations from across Wilson County working for one day of the build," Tredway said.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville – Wilson Division is an ecumenical Christian ministry that provides the life-changing opportunity for people to purchase and own quality, affordable homes. The work of Habitat in Wilson County began in 1993 and Wilson Habitat has now built 56 houses serving 58 families.
To receive more information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville – Wilson Division, call 615-453-4539 or visit habitatnashville.org.