We know these are unprecedented times and understand many of you are on the front lines assisting populations without the resources to navigate this. Thank you for your continued service to our community. We are honored to be among your supporters. Starting today, we are taking the following steps to support our community and grantees through this pandemic. 1. Unrestricting …
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More than 260 federal programs base their state allocations on census numbers and use this data to plan for transportation, infrastructure, schools, healthcare and more. It is estimated that Tennessee will lose as much as $2,600 per person per year in federal dollars for each uncounted resident in the 2020 census. Please help us spread the word about the importance of …
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I recently attended a morning meeting at the end of a long work week. Professionals from various sectors in Nashville were represented, collectively sitting around the same table to tackle top issues plaguing the health of Tennesseans. As the meeting unfolded, I noticed a common theme on the faces of attendees: zombie-like expressions. Bags under glazed-over eyes, mouths slightly open, …
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Moment of transparency: This is probably the most difficult post I’ve ever written. After three years of managing our Sabbatical Grants program, I took a seven-week sabbatical this summer. When I agreed to share a post-sabbatical reflection, I had no idea how difficult it would be for me to convey what taking seven weeks off work would be like. Among …
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If you’re looking for self-care ideas that go beyond massages and bubble baths, you’ve come to the right place. This issue invites you to explore music for relaxation, focus, or to lower anxiety. Review your self-care plan, try a new form of art therapy or a new type of movement. Visit your local park or take a fun class. Explore and enjoy! …
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Every year, we produce a board report on grantee outcomes. Generally, 10-15% of grantees do not meet their intended outcomes and reasons can vary. This year, however, we saw a consistent theme for outcomes not being met – staff turnover. As a result, grantees did not meet their outcomes, and more importantly, clients did not receive services during the turnover. …
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