NEWSCarrie Underwood Gives Back to Her Hometown

Aug. 19 2009, Published 12:16 p.m. ET
Carrie Underwood has started a new foundation to give back to her hometown area of Checotah: “C.A.T.S.” - Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation.
The project will promote causes, needs and service in and around Checotah.
“My hometown is extremely supportive of me and I feel blessed to be able to create something as a way of giving back; to say thank you," Carrie said in a statement.
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