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[vc_row 0=””][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1450037536845{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_text 0=””]Our focus is on local community needs and helping our volunteers realize their vision for the community.\u00a0\u00a0 Survey results measure 100% of the principals surveyed, believe\u00a0the Operation School Bell\u00ae<\/sup> program improved the self-esteem of the students who received the new clothing.<\/p>\n

“What a wonderful partnership and help to our students! Thank you!”- <\/em>Jane Johnson, Paragon Mills Elementary\u00a0School<\/p>\n

“This program is much needed and appreciated by the school staff and the families it helps. Thank you, thank you for being a part of our support team.”- <\/em>Barbara J Frazier, Gower Elementary School<\/p>\n

“Thank you very much. You have helped our school a great deal.”- <\/em>Steve Perkins, Taylor Stratton Elementary School[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text 0=””]Assistance League of Nashville<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> Organized<\/span> in 2005<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> All volunteer 501(c)(3) corporation<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> Logged more than 115,000 volunteer hours to date<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/i> <\/span> Touched the lives of more than 54,700 children and their families<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/i> <\/span> All funds raised stay in the Nashville community<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> Follows the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charitable Accountability<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> Partner of Metro Nashville Public Schools system-wide PENCIL<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Mission, Vision and Values” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text 0=”” css=””]<\/p>\n

MISSION<\/h4>\n

Assistance League\u00a0of Nashville volunteers are transforming the lives of children through community programs.<\/p>\n

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CORE VALUES<\/h4>\n

We believe in:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assistance League, with a rich history of supporting the vision and talents of volunteers engaged in personal service to their communities, embraces the following values:<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Commitment<\/strong> — Compassionate and caring service<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Integrity<\/strong> — Honesty in communication and action<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leadership<\/strong> — Professionalism that is visionary, ethical and sensitive<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accountability<\/strong> — Fiscal responsibility<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Respect<\/strong> — Appreciation and consideration for others<\/p>\n

The Motto of Assistance League of Nashville is \u201cTransforming Lives-Strengthening Community\u201d.\u00a0 That Motto means serving our community to meet the clothing, literacy and education needs of children in the Nashville community.\u00a0 We believe and stand with our community and business partners to end the silence for racism and inequality which WILL strengthen our community and those we support in our community<\/p>\n

Strategic Plan<\/h4>\n

2021-2024 Strategic Plan<\/a><\/p>\n

Quick Facts<\/h4>\n

Fact Sheet 2024-2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch Operation School Bell in Action<\/h4>\n

2024 – 2025, 1:24 Video <\/a><\/p>\n

Watch our 2023-24 Video<\/h4>\n

2023-24:\u00a0 2 Minute Video<\/a><\/p>\n

Policies<\/h4>\n

DONOR Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

WEBSITE Privacy Policy<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”2015 Mayor’s Proclamation at 10-Year Service Celebration” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text 0=”” css=””]<\/p>\n

Nashville Mayor Karl Dean awarded Assistance League of Nashville with a proclamation on February 3, 2015 during our celebration of 10 years of service<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Annual Report and Financials” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text 0=”” css=””]Assistance League of Nashville 2024 IRS Form 990EZ – Final<\/a><\/p>\n

Exemption 501(c)(3) Group Exemption Group No. 4176-2024<\/a><\/p>\n

W9<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”National Assistance League Volunteers in Action” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iwxdk-SZfng”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Assistance League of Nashville 2024-25 Board of Directors” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_separator 0=””][vc_column_text 0=”” css=””]<\/p>\n

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PRESIDENT<\/p>\n

Lynne McCalla<\/p>\n

PRESIDENT-ELECT<\/h6>\n

Lisa Headley<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP<\/h6>\n

Mary Ellen Lothamer Urbano<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS<\/h6>\n

Carole Wegner<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT REVENUE DEVELOPMENT<\/h6>\n

Sheila Arnold<\/p>\n

VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING<\/h6>\n

Sara J. Ody<\/p>\n

RECORDING SECRETARY<\/h6>\n

Melinda Kellams<\/p>\n

TREASURER<\/h6>\n

Stephen D. Reed<\/p>\n

PARLIAMENTARIAN<\/h6>\n

Wendy Herr<\/p>\n

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