Lisa Carver And George Halford Discuss The Impacts Of Highways And Hedges

George Halford sits down with Cookeville native Lisa Carver, the force behind Highways and Hedges, a grassroots outreach making a real impact in the local homeless community. After a motorcycle accident left her with a brain injury and ended her career as a hairdresser, Lisa began assembling “blessing bags” with her children and handing them out to those in need. Known for serving hot soup from the back of her car during the cold months, she gained the trust of the homeless community and partnered with I AM Worship Church to expand her efforts. Through that trust, Highways and Hedges has been invited to collaborate with other organizations, and today their growing vision includes a shower trailer, laundry station, kitchen for hot meals, means of transportation, and a recovery program rooted in faith. Lisa’s journey is a powerful example of how resilience and purpose can transform both lives and communities.

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