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Level 1

Oasis Center

This year, Oasis Center celebrates 36 years of service to youth and families in the greater Nashville area. What began as a simple drop-in center for youth in crisis has now evolved into a far-reaching youth-centered organization that offers safety, hope, healing, and opportunities for growth to every young person.

Scarritt-Bennett Center

Scarritt-Bennett Center, located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, is a conference, retreat, and education center complete with meeting space and overnight accommodations. The Center is committed to empowerment through cross-cultural understanding, education, creativity and spiritual renewal; offering programs that challenge us to eradicate racism, work for justice and reconciliation, and do what we do from a global perspective.

Level 2

GivingMatters.com

GivingMatters.com™ is a project of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in partnership with area funders. GivingMatters' web site encourages more strategic giving from Middle Tennessee’s current philanthropic community in addition to advancing the nonprofit sector as a whole by strengthening individual agencies and encouraging collaborative partnerships.

Safe Haven Family Shelter

Safe Haven Family Shelter is the only shelter program in Middle Tennessee that accepts homeless families as an entire unit, serving 15 families at a time. Safe Haven puts parents back to work and children in school, while empowering families to return to successful independent mainstream living in 35-50 days.

The Tomorrow Fund

The Tomorrow Fund is dedicated to harnessing the enthusiasm and resources of young Nashville residents. By exposing outlets for both community service and charitable giving, people are provided opportunities to contribute their time, energy, and financial resources in an effort to enrich our community, and in turn, their own lives.

Level 3

Children Are People, Inc.

Children Are People Incorporated believes that at-risk children must have an opportunity to develop their individual potential to the fullest. Therefore, CAP assists at-risk children and their families with developing academic and life skills in order to produce responsible, self-sufficient adults who contribute to the community.

The Jason Foundation

Youth suicide claims the lives of approximately 100 young people per week in the United States. The Jason Foundation's mission is to provide information, tools, and resources to students, educators, youth workers, and parents that will enable early detection of at-risk behavior and guide them to helpful local resources.

NAMI Tennessee

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Tennessee is a grassroots, self-help organization dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals with mental illness, their families and communities. We have affiliates throughout the state offering free support groups and education classes. You are not alone. Call 1.800.467.3589

Nashville Humane Association

The Nashville Humane Association is committed to: promoting the humane treatment of animals, finding good homes for stray or abandoned dogs and cats, educating the public about their responsibility to help control the pet population, and providing treatment and care to ensure the well being of animals in our community.

ROCKETOWN

Rocketown began with the recognition that teens need a place to go that is not only safe, alcohol and drug free, but a place where they would also WANT to be. In 2003, the vision became reality. Within a year’s time an average of 1,350 kids a week started coming through the doors to participate in activities they love – dancing, skating, listening to live music, and hanging out with friends.

Rolling Hills Community Church

Rolling Hills is a place where you can use your gifts and talents to make a difference. It's a place where you'll know you belong. And, Rolling Hills is a place where you can build lasting friendships with people who genuinely care about you and your ever-developing walk with Christ.