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THE TENNESSEE WOMEN’S FUNDS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN TO PUBLICIZE HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
The media campaign by The Tennessee Women’s Funds Alliance will educate the community that the Tennessee Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline (1-855-55-TNHTH, or 1-855-558-6484) is available to any caller, victims or potential victims or others who have information about anyone in Tennessee... read more
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Statewide Partnership of Tennessee Women’s Funds Alliance Announces Resource to Address Human Trafficking in Tennessee
With the rise of human sex trafficking crimes in Tennessee, which predominantly threaten the safety and well-being of women and girls, a newly formed partnership of Women’s Funds across Tennessee will launch a public campaign to increase awareness of the crime and a resource to help address it. read more
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Vanderbilt University’s David Williams Named Chair of The Sports Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Sports Fund, an initiative of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, announces David Williams II as its advisory board chair. read more
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The Women’s Fund Hosts High-End Fashion Consignment Sale
The Women’s Fund is partnering with StyleBlueprint to bring you current, high-end fashions at amazing prices – all while benefiting The Women’s Fund’s mission of supporting women and girls in Middle Tennessee. read more
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Award-Winning Singer and Songwriter Jeffrey Steele Headlines Sixth Annual Benefit Concert to Help Teens
The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund of The Community Foundation presents the sixth annual Jeffrey Steele and Friends benefit concert, with various artists performing in memory of Steele’s late son, Alex LeVasseur, at the Franklin Theatre, March 12, 2013. Artists include... read more
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The Tennessean - Power of the Purse® photo gallery
The 15th annual The Power of the Purse® Luncheon, held April 15 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, celebrated The Women's Fund's mission of helping women and girls in Middle Tennessee and featured keynote speaker Kathy Ireland. Click here to see a photo gallery from The Tennessean. read more
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Corporate Care funds help Nashville employees get through tough times
Nashville Business Journal - Employees consistently list compassion as a key trait of Nashville companies. What if you could bottle that? Handled by The Community Foundation, the Corporate Care program handles funds that companies create for employees to confidentially tap during tough times. read more
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The Tennessean - Nashville Predators' Jordin Tootoo celebrates one year sober
Since Dec. 19, 2010, Nashville Predator Jordin Tootoo has been on a courageous journey to sobriety. With a new outlook on life, the hockey player now supports various charitable causes. In 2011, Tootoo established the Team Tootoo Fund with The Community Foundation. read more
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The Tennesseean - Wealthy guardian angels step up to help charities
The Community Foundation is helping a variety of donors, including Jackson National Life Insurance which gave its 3,600 employees $25 Giving Cards. read more
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Nashville Business Journal - 'Tis the season: Giving options for the holidays
According to the Network for Good’s Online Giving Index, about one-third of all charitable giving is done in December. That’s why The Community Foundation offers numerous giving options. read more
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‘Not A Statistic’ Documentary Shines Light on Family’s Journey Against Mitochondrial Disease
In the face of the often challenging reality of raising a child with special needs, Ellen and Michael Hollis don’t allow time for sulking. This attitude is captured in the new documentary film, “Not A Statistic,” which profiles the Hollis. read more
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Statewide Partnership of Tennessee Women’s Funds Alliance Announces Resource to Address Human Trafficking in Tennessee
With the rise of human sex trafficking crimes in Tennessee, which predominantly threaten the safety and well-being of women and girls, a newly formed partnership of Women’s Funds across Tennessee will launch a public campaign to increase awareness of the crime and a resource to help address it. read more
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Spotlight On Community Initiative: NowPlayingNashville.com & Mozart In Music City
More than 200 years after his death, Mozart remains one of the world’s most celebrated and enigmatic figures.What better place to explore Mozart’s music and story than Music City, through your choice of performance options? Make way for Mozart in Music City, featured at NowPlayingNashville.com read more
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Tapping Individual Potential - Changing the Game
Meet Jeremiah Cooper. He’s a freshman at Tennessee State University, where he earned the President’s Scholarship. Back in 200 at age 10, Jeremiah’s potential had not yet fully been tapped. He was a kid who didn’t have many ideas about where his life could lead. A potential in him started to grow ... read more
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Flood Recovery Network streamlines resources for those in need of help
Survivors of the May 2010 Flood facing ongoing, unmet needs can turn to the Flood Recovery Network for help. read more