East Ridge Needy Child Fund

10/15/2026

🎃👻 Halloween fun is coming to East Ridge!

We’re excited to partner with the East Ridge City Library for their Drive-Thru Trick or Treat on Tuesday, October 27th, from 3:30-5:30 PM!

Dress up in your favorite costume, bring the kids, and even bring your furry friends for a special treat! Just stay in your car and enjoy some Halloween fun with us.

We love partnering with our community to make special memories for East Ridge families! 🧡🖤

📍 East Ridge City Library
📅 Tuesday, October 27th
⏰ 3:30-5:30 PM

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎃

09/21/2026

🎄 94 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! 🎄

We’re already gearing up for Christmas at the East Ridge Needy Child Fund, and we need your help!

Every year, we get to make Christmas a little more magical for children right here in East Ridge. Last year, we served more than 300 local children, and we’re getting ready to do it again!

One easy way to help is through our Amazon Wishlist. You can shop directly from the list, and your items will be delivered straight to us. It couldn’t be easier! 🎁

🛒 Shop the wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/BHLTS3UFPL8C/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Want to learn more, volunteer, donate, or find another way to serve local kids? Visit erncf.org.

Let’s make this Christmas an unforgettable one for kids right here in East Ridge! ❤️

08/11/2026

🏁 What a day at Corvettes for Kids! 🏁

So many beautiful Corvettes, great people, and a whole lot of fun! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out, brought a car, supported our vendors, and helped make the day a success.

Congratulations to all of our winners! 🏆

08/09/2026

08/08/2026

🏆 WHAT AN AMAZING DAY! 🏆

What a day at the Camp Jordan Arena for our Corvettes for Kids show! 🚗💨

The East Ridge Needy Child Fund and the East Ridge Optimist Club want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came out, brought a car, checked out the amazing Corvettes, supported our vendors, and helped make today such a success!

And of course, a huge CONGRATULATIONS to all of today’s winners! 🏆 You brought some incredible cars, and we were honored to celebrate you today!

Most importantly, days like today remind us what happens when a community comes together for a great cause. Every bit of support helps us continue making a difference in the lives of children right here in East Ridge.

Thank you, East Ridge, for showing up and showing out! ❤️

08/08/2026

🏎️ THEY’RE STARTING TO PILE UP! 🏎️

The Corvettes are rolling in at Camp Jordan Arena, and we are excited to see this place fill up today!

Come out and check out some incredible Corvettes, visit the vendors, grab some food, and enjoy a FREE event with the family.

Most importantly, you’ll be supporting two organizations that are committed to making a difference right here in East Ridge: the East Ridge Needy Child Fund and the East Ridge Optimist Club. 💛

We’re so grateful for everyone who has helped make today possible. Come hang out, check out the cars, and help us continue making a difference in the lives of kids in our community!

FREE EVENT • TODAY • CAMP JORDAN ARENA

Come see us! 🏎️💛

08/05/2026

"Mom... do you think Santa knows where we live?"

For some children in East Ridge, Christmas morning isn't filled with excitement. It's filled with uncertainty. They wonder if there will be anything under the tree. They hope for a gift, but they don't know if one will come.

That's why the East Ridge Needy Child Fund and the East Ridge Optimist Club do what they do. Every year, they work together to make sure local children experience the joy and magic of Christmas.

Today, you have the chance to be part of that story.

We're selling a 2004 Cadillac DeVille with a 4.6L V8 Northstar Engine and only 64,278 miles. The asking price is $8,900 OBO, and every dollar raised will go toward helping children right here in East Ridge have a Christmas they'll never forget.

The vehicle is available to view and test drive in East Ridge. To schedule a time, please contact Jim Howard at 423-321-9870.

When you buy this car, you're not just purchasing a vehicle. You're helping answer a child's Christmas wish. You're helping create smiles, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime.

And if you're not in the market for a car, please share this post. The right buyer could help make Christmas morning a little brighter for a child who needs it most. ❤️🎄

erncf.org/cadillac

07/19/2026

Rev those engines — Corvettes for Kids Car Show is rolling into Camp Jordan Arena on Saturday, August 8!

All proceeds support youth programs through the East Ridge Optimist Club and the East Ridge Needy Child Fund.

Corvette‑only event • All generations welcome (C1–C8)
$500 Grand Cash Prize • Raffle • 50/50 Drawing • VIP Package with Guaranteed Indoor Parking available

Want to show your Corvette?
Big Wheel (VIP) $75 | Standard $25 (early bird registration rates)
Free for spectators.

Register your car online: https://www.eastridgeoptimistclub.org/corvettes-for-kids

Bring the family, enjoy the show, and help us support local kids.

Special thanks to our event sponsors:
East Ridge Fast L**e
SmartBank
Schultz & Associates Inc.
Camp Jordan-East Ridge Parks and Recreation Department
James L. C. Meyers, Realtor with Block City Homes
Twin Peaks Restaurants
Chattanooga Funeral Home East

07/18/2026

Christmas morning should be filled with excitement, laughter, and the joy of opening gifts. For many families in our community, that joy is only possible because of people like you.

This Christmas in July, we’re asking you to give a little differently. Instead of donating toys, we’re inviting you to make a financial gift through the East Ridge Needy Child Fund.

Last Christmas, your generosity helped provide gifts for more than 300 children in our community. As the need continues to grow each year, we’re believing that together we can make this Christmas even more meaningful for every child we serve.

Whether you choose to make a one-time gift or become a recurring monthly donor, every dollar helps create unforgettable Christmas mornings for local children. Plus, every donation is fully tax deductible.

Because every child deserves the chance to wake up on Christmas morning knowing they are loved.



erncf.org/donate