The Healing Trust has offered retreats since 2008 to say thank you to nonprofit professionals in our community by providing a free day of rest, relaxation, and self-care....
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The Little Engine That Needed a Nap: Charmin Bates’ Sabbatical Story
Charmin calls herself the “Little Engine That Could”, chanting “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can,” since founding Creative Girls Rock (CGR) in 2017 on just $100. For...
Sabbatical Story: Trina Frierson of Mending Hearts
Trina Frierson, Founding CEO and President at Mending Hearts, spent the summer of 2024 relaxing. For a year or two prior, she was exhausted but didn’t see any way she could break...
January 2025 News and Updates
We hope you had a restful holiday season. As we begin this new year, we wanted to share some important updates regarding our grantmaking priorities and some changes we're making...
The Healing Trust Announces Sam Jackson as New Chief Executive Officer
Nashville, TN – July 15, 2024 – The Healing Trust, a local grantmaking foundation, announced the appointment of Sam Jackson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective...
January 2024 Updates and Announcements
We have a few updates to share with you as we prepare for the opening of our grant cycles. As a reminder, we are committed to supporting nonprofits that are led by Black,...
Summer 2023 Newsletter
Learn about our newest grantee partners, register for a retreat, and see what we're reading in our Summer newsletter. ...
Winter 2023 Newsletter
Learn how to apply for Barnes funding, register for a retreat, and see who joined EPCP in our winter newsletter. ...
Moving Forward: Announcing Our Strategic Priorities
As you know, we have been on our own organizational equity journey since 2019 and have learned many lessons and made many changes along the way. We appreciate your patience as we...
Advocacy Grant Program FAQ
Curious about our Advocacy Grants Program? Check out the answers to these FAQs below. What kinds of advocacy do you fund? The Trust funds systems change advocacy, meaning...









