The Sports Fund

Contact: Roy Carter, (615) 260-0905
About: Can sometimes provide sports equipment as-need, if items are available

Website info: http://www.cfmt.org/explore/initiatives/sportsfund/

There are lessons only sports can teach. Whether at the competitive level or just a recreational one, sports often provide positive and constructive after-school activities that can be a deciding factor in a student’s decision to stay in school. And they can promote and inspire active, healthy lifestyles and life-long habits among people of all ages, all races, and all backgrounds.

Unlike almost anything else in our communities, sports unites us through common ground, and unparalleled bridges of common language, passion and camaraderie between people who otherwise would have little to talk about.

We invite you to help us “think upstream” and to focus on prevention through sports.

Sports and team membership provide:
• A sense of belonging, self-esteem, hope, and the inspiration of coaches
• A source of activity particularly in those critical after-school hours; and
• A “hook” to attract kids to nonprofit programs also offering tutoring

Help give kids in our community a chance to compete in life. Join our team as we create The Sports Fund of The Community Foundation, a permanent endowed source of funding to ensure support for Middle Tennessee nonprofit organizations providing these opportunities.

To join the team, call us at 615-321-4939. Or, make a gift now. - See more at: http://www.cfmt.org/explore/initiatives/sportsfund/#sthash.rW5zSVhb.dpuf

Nashville First Church of The Nazarene

Our Mission: To know the transforming Christ and be found faithful in our generation

Our Vision: To RECEIVE the life of Christ, to SHARE His life together, and to EXTEND His life to others, with passion

http://www.nfcn.org

Children only are welcome to attend a free pancake breakfast on Sundays at 8:30am- they are not required to attend the following service but it is customary to attend. Sundays at 5:30pm all members of families are welcome to attend a hot meal/dinner. Vacation Bible School takes place during the summer at no cost to families. Scholarships may be provided to children forthe "Upwards" basketball/cheerleading program- regestration for that program begins in the fall. 

*contact Sabrina Jones or Leslie Hart regarding ministry/food programs or Matt Dunlap for athletics. 

Common Core Resources

The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.

Resources for parents by grade level:
http://www.mnps.org/Page97826.aspx

Examples of report cards by grade level:

http://www.mnps.org/Page57500.aspx

Meharry 12th South Clinic

Family and Children's Services

Provides individual, family, and group support and counseling. They also have a crisis call center at 244-7444.

Located at 201 23^rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 615-320-0591

Or Click HERE

Mental Health Cooperative

Mental health agency that incorporates case management, psychiatric/clinic services and 24 hour emergency psychiatric services into their care. They assist children and adults who have serious mental illnesses. 

275 Cumberland Bend Drive, Nashville, TN 37228

Phone: 615-726-3340

Or Click HERE

Alive Hospice

Provide loving care to people with life-threatening illnesses, support to their families, and service to the community in a spirit of enriching lives.

Located at 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 615-346-8676

Or Click HERE

Daystar Counseling Ministries

Daystar Counseling Ministries
Phone: 298-5353
Website: www.daystarcounselingministries.org

Provides individual and group counseling to children, teens, families, and young adults.  They also provide summer camp for school-aged children.  Payment is based on a sliding-scale.

Located at 2801 Azalea Place, Nashville, TN 37209

Martha O' Bryan Center

Martha O'Bryan Center
Phone: 254-1791
Website: www.marthaobryan.org

Works with families and individuals living in poverty through education, work, employment and fellowship.  Offers programs that focus on education, leadership skills, responsibility, and parenting. 

Located at 711 South Seventh Street, Nashville, TN 37206

East Nashville Public Health Center

East Nashville Public Health Center
Phone: 862-6625

Open Monday-Friday 7:30AM-6:00PM and Wednesday 7:30AM-7:30PM

Located at 1015 East Trinity Lane, Nashville, TN 37216

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run
Phone: 218--8551
Website: www.girlsontherun.org

To inspire, educate, and prepare girls for a lifetime on self-respect, positive relationships and healthy active living

Located at PO Box 50175, Nashville, TN 37205

YMCA of Middle Tennessee Outreach

YMCA of Middle Tennessee Outreach                      

Phone: 259-9622                                       

Website: www.ymcamidtn.org/outreach

Provides a number of youth programs that focus on education, skills development, college preparation, and leadership.

Located at 1000 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Siloam Family Health Center

Siloam Family Health Center                               

Phone: 262-7822                                

Website: www.siloamhealth.org

Siloam Family Health Center cares for the uninsured in Middle Tennessee by providing high-quality, affordable health care designed to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients.  The clinic aligns staff, volunteers and donors to carry out this ministry of health, healing and hope for people who have few options for medical care.

United Neighborhood Health Services

United Neighborhood Health Services                   

Phone: 615-620-8647                                            

Website: www.unitedneighborhood.org

Health services with many locations providing services including: dental care, prenatal care, diabetic services, homeless services, health education, 24-hour on call medical provider, and many more.

Located at:

• 1101 Edgehill Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
• 617 South 8^th Street, Nashville, TN 37206
• 1501 12^th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
• 905 Main Street, Nashville, TN 37206

Health Department

Health Department                                                 

Phone: 615-741-3824                                              

www.health.nashville.gov

Provides clinic locations and program information like Bridges to Care, Children Special Services, and WIC.

Located at 710 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243

Family and Children's Service

Family and Children’s Service  (615) 320-0591   www.fcsnashville.org

Located at 201 23 Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203

Services:

Counseling

• Crisis Center/2-1-1 Information & Referral Service
• Mental Health Trauma Intervention
• Family Service Counseling
• Community-Based Counseling
• Survivors of Suicide
• Food Stamp Pre-Screening Form

Child Well-Being Services

• Connecting Kids
• Davidson County Relative Caregiver Program
• Family Resource Center Programs
• School-based Services

MissionThe mission of Family and Children’s Service is to strengthen families, children and individuals to achieve self sufficiency, family preservation & emotional well-being.

Gang Prevention

"G.R.E.A.T"

http://www.great-online.org/

Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) is a gang and violence prevention program built around school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curricula. The program is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership for children in the years immediately before the prime ages for introduction into gangs and delinquent behavior.
G.R.E.A.T. has developed partnerships with nationally recognized organizations, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the National Association of Police Athletic Leagues. These partnerships encourage positive relationships among the community, parents, schools, and law enforcement officers.

Disability Resources

Organizations and Online Resources:

Special Olympics Tennessee   (615) 329-1375 www.specialolympicstn.org

Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. 

Located at 1900 12th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203

Information about Children's Reading levels

http://www.fairhavenpta.com/charts/leveledtextreference.pdf

Includes characterisitcs/descriptions of the various reading levels and suggestions for books on each level.

Music City Mission

Provide clothing, food boxes, household items, furniture, counseling, holiday meals, and special events for needy families. The emphasis is on providing services for those coming out of homelessness, domestic violence and addiction centers, and prison.

Music City Mission is a Christian, Non-profit organization dedicated to "healing the city, one life at a time" through evangelism, discipleship and social action. We accomplish this by offering Meals, Clothing, Volunteerism, Food Boxes, Discipleship, and Evangelism Outreach.

Located in the heart of South Nashville, MCM has been serving hundreds of Nashville's families every month since September of 2003. MCM has consisently been in the top 20 of the United Way "211" referral agencies and in the Spring of 2010 moved up to the top 10. Music City Mission gives individualized attention, prayer and time to each and every family and situation. Being the hands and feet of Jesus is the most important way MCM can effectively make a difference in someone's life.

http://www.musiccitymission.org/

*there is a form on the website you can fill out to request services/referrals.

CALL 615-788-1490

MAILING ADDRESS ONLY:
4636 Lebanon Pike #133
Hermitage, TN 37076
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
413 Veritas St.
Nashville, TN 37211