Ray Rico

Ray Rico is the publisher of Focus and an award winning communications strategist with more than 20 years of experience in journalism, marketing, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. His writing explores the people, issues, and organizations shaping the Mid South, drawing on a career in public health, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership to inform and inspire readers.
Ray Rico

Who Rescued Whom?

According to the initiative, Shelter Animals Count, approximately four million cats and dogs are adopted from shelters each year. A pet can make your life brighter. They’re there to help you celebrate the good times and don’t leave your side when you’re having a bad day. We’ve compiled a list of places where you can find your furever friend.

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Ray Rico

Nashville CARES Announces the Iris Buhl Philanthropy Award

Nashville CARES is pleased to announce the Iris Buhl Philanthropy Award. The agency planned to honor long-time donor, cherished friend and valiant champion of Nashville CARES, Iris Buhl, with a philanthropy award at its virtual gala that was held on August 22, 2020. But sadly, Iris Buhl passed away on August 11th, before the award could be bestowed.

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Happy 5th Birthday to Us!

by Joan Allison Focus | Mid-South Managing Editor and Creative Director Focus was born of a passion that our publisher, Ray Rico, wanted to bring to fruition. ‘Rico,’ as he

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