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ABUSE AND NEGLECT |
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CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Trained volunteers advocate for the needs and best interests of children who have come to
the attention of the court system as a result of abuse or neglect. Volunteers, who are
supervised and trained by highly skilled staff to address the issues and concerns of these
children, provide all of the services. Volunteer caseworkers and staff work together to
find these children safe, permanent homes as soon as possible and ensure they are not
abused again.
League Contact: Katherine Milne |
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Exchange Club
Family Center (Child Abuse Prevention)
Conveniently located on Thompson Lane, near I-65, this agency works hard to strengthen
relationships within families at-risk for child abuse and neglect. Volunteers can
participate in a wide range of roles, including Fundraising Event Chair, Parent Educator,
Moms/Children Playgroup Mentor, Parent/Child Playtime Facilitator, and Children's
Self-Esteem Class Educator. Volunteers can choose from weekday, evening, or weekend
opportunities, in 2-, 4-, or 6-hour increments. Childcare is available from highly
trained staff and volunteers. Your infant/toddler children are encouraged to
participate with you in the Moms/Children Playgroup on Tuesday mornings.
League Contact:
email Mariann Morris for more information,
or visit their website at www.exchangeclubfamilyctr.org |
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Family &
Children Services
Addresses the mental health and related needs of the Middle Tennessee community.
Services include: Office-Based Counseling, Outreach Counseling, the Center for
Adoption, Davidson County Relative Caregivers Program, and LifeWork Productions.
Services are currently available at 5 office locations, 7 inner-city schools and
neighborhoods, as well as 23 surrounding counties where services are available to
Tennessee Families First Program participants.
League Contact:
LeeAnn Wynegar |
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Our Kids
Provides medical and psychological evaluations and support for children who may have been
sexually abused or physically abused or suffer from neglect.
League Contact:
Ann McGauran
or for more information,
visit their website at www.ourkidscenter.org |
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Rape and
Sexual Abuse Center
The only regional organization dedicated exclusively to serving sexual assault victims and
their families. Over half the clients seen are children who have been sexually abused.
League Contact:
email Misti Counts-Bixenman for more
information,
or visit their website at www.rasac.org |
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YWCA Domestic
Violence Program
Offering services to domestic violence victims to assist them in realizing their full
potential. A holistic approach to service delivery, including the services of a nurse
practitioner so that women and children will receive a full array of services within the
safety of the shelter, to serve the immediate needs of the women and children and through
education help them to build a more solid foundation for their future.
League Contact:
email Elizabeth McClain for more information,
or visit their website at www.theyw.com
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT RISK |
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Dede Wallace Center
(affiliate of Centerstone Community Mental Health Center)
Provides basic and innovative, behavioral health care in the Nashville area to meet the
needs of individuals and families in crisis from young abused children in therapeutic
preschool to troubled adolescents to senior citizens suffering from depression.
League Contact:
email Ashley Henry for more information. |
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Girl Scout
Council of Cumberland Valley
An intensive and progressive Girls Scout troop program designed to prepare and empower
girls from public housing communities for capable and responsible adulthood
League Contact:
Rowanne McKnight
or for more information, visit their website at www.girlscoutsofcv.org |
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Magdalene
A two-year residential program for women coming out of correctional institutions who have
a significant history of prostitution and chemical dependency. The program provides
residents access and financial support for alcohol, drug and mental health treatment,
education, employment, transportation and upon discharge, secure and permanent housing.
League Contact:
Anne Westfall
or for more information, visit their website at www.magdalenehouse.com |
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Nashville's
Table
Middle Tennessee's only prepared and perishable food rescue program which harvests excess
food from area establishments and distributes it, at no cost, to agencies serving hungry,
needy and homeless populations.
League Contact: Kim Bright
or for more information, visit their website at www.nashvillestable.org |
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Oasis Center
Provides prevention, early intervention and crisis services to teens and families.
Programs are Crisis Services, Community-Based Counseling, Transitional Living, Educational
Services and Youth leadership Development.
League Contact:
email Donna Walsh for more information,
or visit their website at www.oasiscenter.org |
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Junior
League Child Care Center at Red Shield Family Initiative (RSFI)
A day care center for 56 infants and children under three years old founded by the Junior
League and located at RSFI which is a major collaborative effort
League Contact: Shannon Beisel
or for
more information, visit their website at www.nashville.org |
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Renewal
House
A residential recovery community for addicted mothers and their children. It fosters
healing, resiliency and continuing recovery to enhance family health.
League Contact:
email Judy Lewis for more information,
or visit their website at www.renewalhouse.org |
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Second
Harvest Food Bank
Feeding hungry people in Middle Tennessee through several programs while reducing food
waste through an efficient system of collection and distribution. Kid's Cafe is one of
many programs providing access to a nutritious evening meal in a safe environment to all
school age and younger children in the "at risk" population of Metro Nashville.
League Contact:
email Rebecca Wylie for more information,
or visit their website at www.secondharvestnashville.org |
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YMCA Community
Action Project (YCAP)
Encouraging academic success, school attendance, pregnancy prevention, and a drug-free
lifestyle by providing long-term intervention to "at-risk" girls in the
Nashville area.
League Contact:
email Susan High-McAuley for
more information,
or visit their website at www.ymcamidtn.org
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EDUCATIONAL DISADVANTAGE |
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Book-em
A literacy enhancement program dedicated to inspiring a love of books and reading in all
children by supplying books and reading materials.
League Contact:
Paula Joyner
or for more information, visit their website at www.bookem-kids.org |
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Frist Center
Provides a dynamic public facility for all Nashvillians that will stimulate and nourish
their appreciation, understanding, and creativity in the visual arts through a wide range
of esthetically significant, educational, and entertaining programs for all ages.
League Contact:
Amanda Gaw
or for more information, visit their website at www.fristcenter.org |
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Nashville
Public Library
The Nashville Public Library is committed to extending the benefits and joys of reading,
lifelong learning and discovery to all people through collections and services.
League Contact:
Rebecca Davis
or for more information, visit their website at www.library.nashville.org |
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Reading is
FUNdamental (RIF)
A national program founded in 1966 and designed to motivate children to read. Volunteers
go to low-income schools to read and give new quality books to children and grades 2-4.
League Contact:
Diana Mobley
or for more information, visit their website at www.rif.org |
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RSVP/Senior
Citizens, Inc.
Provides group and individual activities and services to support an independent lifestyle
and foster dignity and self-worth to senior adults. The Friends Learning in Pairs
(FLIP) project provides seniors 55+ with opportunities to tutor and mentor children in
grades K-4 one session or more per week in reading, language, spelling, and comprehension
skills. Seniors not only provide tutoring assistance, but they also provide children
with opportunities to learn and practice social skills, receive one-on-one attention, and
interact with positive adult role models.
League Contact:
Julianne LaGasse
or for more information, visit their website at www.seniorcitizensinc.org
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HEALTH |
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Alive Hospice
Provides compassionate end of life care, grief support, and education to patients, their
families, and the community. Alive Hospice serves terminally ill patients and their
families through comprehensive hospice care programs, including facility-based care and
educational services. They also provide training related to life-threatening
illnesses and grief to both individuals and groups. Their newly opened 30-bed
facility includes a pediatric care and child bereavement program. After completing a
volunteer training session, individuals can provide support as patient care volunteers in
either client homes or at the new Residence facility. Other volunteer opportunities
include helping staff at the children's activity centers or providing critical support to
the Special Events staff.
League Contact:
email Laura Schield for more information,
or visit their website at www.mc.vanderbilt.edu |
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First Steps
Program provides educational services for children with disabilities in their homes and in
child care centers to improve the quality of care and improve learning for young children.
League Contact:
email Ann Rotter for more information,
or visit their website at www.firststeps.org |
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High Hopes
A therapeutic pre-school and support facility for special needs children ages 18 months to
6 years and their families. Children are encouraged to achieve their highest potential
despite difficulties with speech, language, physical challenges and/or developmental
delays.
League Contact:
email Christy Brown for more information,
or visit their website at www.highhopesinc.org |
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Interfaith Dental
Clinic
Restores, improves, and protects the oral health of uninsured low-income, employed
families in the greater Nashville area through access to affordable quality dental care,
prevention services and education. Volunteer opportunities include: Oral
Health Educator, who contacts local schools and non-profit agencies to schedule oral
hygiene seminars.
League Contact:
email Gay Roberts for more information,
or visit their website at www.volunteersinhealthcare.org |
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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.
League Contact:
email Gina Long for more information,
or visit their website at www,rmhnashville.com |
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Saddle-Up!
A therapeutic horseback program specifically designed for children who are physically and
mentally challenged. Riders experience increased balance, muscle control, strength,
concentration, patience and discipline. All riders benefit from having a positive riding
experience with a horse.
League Contact: email Sally Holland for more
information,
or visit their website at www.saddleupnashville.org |
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Siloam Family
Health Center
A primary medical clinic, staffed by volunteers, that provides affordable, high-quality
health care to uninsured, under-insured, or those that may have insurance, but are unable
to access benefits because of language barriers. Care includes acutely and
chronically ill patient care, as well as disease prevention and health promotion and
education.
League
Contacts: Lee Anne Bruce
or for more information, visit their website at www.siloamhealth.org |
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Susan Gray School
for Children
An early intervention and early childhood program serving children from birth to age five,
who have developmental delays and/or disabilities, or who are at-risk for delays in their
development.
League Contact: Leigh Ann
Witt
or for more
information, visit their website at www.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/sgs
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Vanderbilt
Bill Wilkerson Center
Provides treatment and assessment services to children with speech, language, hearing and
motor disorders.
League Contact:
email Pam Schmidt for more information,
or visit their website at www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vanderbilt |
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Vanderbilt
Children's Hospital and Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a teaching hospital with innovative medical units.
Children's Hospital provides care for children throughout the region. Houses the Junior
League Home and other Junior League programs.
League Contact:
email Sara Briggs for more information,
or visit their website at www.peds.mc.vanderbilt.edu
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VOLUNTARISM AND QUALITY OF LIFE |
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Nashville Children's Theatre
Introduces children, teachers, and parents to the magic of live theatre. The
Theatre's ensemble of professional artists strive to make live theatre a vital part of the
childhood experience. Volunteers are needed to serve as ushers during performances,
to represent NCT at community fairs and neighborhood events, as well as to get involved
with various fund-raising activities.
League Contact:
Mary Kate Mouser
or for more information, visit their website at www.net-dragonsite.org |
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National
Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ)
A human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry, and racism in America
by empowering leaders to transform communities to be more inclusive and just.
Volunteer opportunities include co-presenting with classroom teachers a curriculum which
teaches young children how to resolve conflicts with positive communication; assisting in
an Art & Essay Contest; Helping to prepare materials for the 8-day Camp Anytown or
acting as a camp advisor. Fundraising, publicity, and general office support
opportunities are also available.
League Contact:
email Mary Jo Shankle for more information,
or visit their website at www.nccj.org/nccj/nccj.nsf |
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St. Luke's
Community House
Helps low and very low income families achieve their potential and prevent problems that
threaten the stability of families and the community by offering childcare, mobile meals,
senior activities, emergency food, toy store, tax preparation and a variety of programs
and services for those families who either live or work in west Nashville.
League Contact:
email Angela Moretti-Goddard for more
information,
or visit their website at www.stlukescommunityhouse.org |
