Current Partner Agencies

2012-2013 Partner Agencies

Book 'Em

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   Purpose: Helps underprivileged children by providing books and by
   placing volunteer reading role models in targeted schools and organizations
   throughout Nashville.

Fannie Battle Day Home for Children

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   Purpose: Founded in 1891 to provide affordable high-quality child care,
   for at-risk children in a nurturing environment while empowering families to
   reach their potential.

Junior League Home at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt 
 
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   Purpose:
The Junior League of Nashville’s Home for Crippled Children, established

   in 1923, was the genesis for Vanderbilt University Children’s Hospital.
   Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital remains one of the most respected pediatric
   facilities in the country and is dedicated to meeting the unique healthcare
   needs of children, from newborn to young adult, and their families.


McNeilly Center for Children

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   Purpose:
Provides affordable, quality childcare to

   children ages 6 weeks to 12 years whose parents are working, in job training,
   or in school. Parenting education and social services are provided for the
   families of enrolled children.


Nashville Children's Theatre

   Contact: Amy Spann

   Purpose: Provides the children, families and educators of Middle
   Tennessee with extraordinary shared theatrical experiences that inspire
   imagination and develop creativity.


Nashville Public Library Foundation

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   Purpose:
In addition to promoting reading and lifelong learning, offers puppet shows by

   Wishing Chair Productions seen by 5,000 children each month.


Oasis Center

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   Purpose:
Provides multiple programs to help young people move into a happy, healthy and

   productive adulthood.


Preston Taylor Ministries

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   Purpose:
Preston Taylor provides an after

   school and mentoring program for at-risk children to help them discover and
   pursue their dreams and develop a love for learning.

 Rejoice School of Ballet

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   Purpose: To provide an excellent dance education with a Christian focus
   to children from low income families or children who are considered 'at risk.'
   We support "Rejoice School of Ballet" in East Nashville. Every child
   on the free or reduced lunch program receives a full scholarship.

Renewal House, Inc.

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   Purpose: Nashville’s first, largest and most comprehensive recovery
   community for mothers with addictions and their children. Renewal House has a
   long-term residential program focused on recovery while also providing life
   skills training, vocational assistance and parenting education. 

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville

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   Purpose:
The Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families 
   
with critically ill children receiving inpatient or outpatient medical treatment at a Nashville area  
   hospital.

Saddle Up!

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   Purpose:
Saddle Up! could not operate without the
dedicated help of an
  
army of volunteers from our community. There are numerous positions that
   require a wide
varietyof talents.

Safe Haven Family Shelter

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   Purpose: Safe Haven Family Shelter empowers Middle Tennessee homeless
   families with children to achieve lasting self-sufficiency, with a goal to
   reduce and eventually eliminate family homelessness in Middle Tennessee.

Youth Encouragement Services, Inc.

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   Purpose: strives to enrich the lives of children in inner city Nashville
   by encouraging them to reach their full potential. Through daily programs such
   as tutoring, summer camp, a basketball league, job skills training, and other
   recreational and cultural activities, low-income children are given a positive
   alternative to the streets and opportunities for a bright future.