NEST of Mobile

08/27/2026

The NEST of Mobile Annual Luncheon is just around the corner! As we approach our event, we would like to take time to thank our sponsors who support our mission throughout the year. We are truly grateful for our Jubilee Sponsors for their commitment to our mission of nurturing children, equipping parents, strengthening families, and transforming communities! For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://www.nestofmobile.org/

07/27/2026

Thank you to our friends at Rooted and Grounded for choosing NEST as the recipient of their Coffee for a Cause Day in June! Pictured are NEST Life Skills Program Coordinator Lori Sharpe and Rooted & Grounded Manager Sofia. We are truly grateful for all Rooted & Grounded does to support our mission and the families we serve at NEST of Mobile!

07/01/2026

NEST is growing, and we now have an opening for a part-time position with our Life Skills Program! This position is perfect for graduate students, retired professionals looking to continue to make a positive impact in our community, or those with relevant experience and flexible schedules looking to help us make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth. Please see the link below for details and send resumes and references to Executive Director Carole Grant at [email protected].
www.nestofmobile.org

NEST of Mobile

06/09/2026

NEST is introducing its new Life Skills Certification Program, specifically designed for juvenile justice and educational settings. To expand its reach to at-risk youth, NEST has enhanced its traditional Life Skills Program and adapted it for use in schools and youth-serving organizations. Pictured from left are Family Advocate Whitnei Guidry, Team Advocate Ashley Daigle, Life Skills Program Coordinator Lori Sharpe, and Executive Director Carole Grant.

This summer, NEST staff are conducting sessions at the James T. Strickland Youth Center, working directly with youth in detention. The curriculum focuses on essential life skills, including self-awareness, mental health, personal hygiene, soft skills, school dropout prevention, and financial literacy. Research indicates that youth who participate in life skills education are less likely to reoffend and are better prepared to make positive decisions for their future.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a certificate and a Healthy Living Bag. The Life Skills Program is made possible through funding provided by the City of Mobile and The J.L. Bedsole Foundation. For more information on the Life Skills Certification Program, please contact the NEST office at 251-604-3131. www.nestofmobile.org

05/12/2026

Please vote for NEST of Mobile under City Life, Best Place to Volunteer! https://www.votenappies.com/ #/gallery?group=547254

04/22/2026

NEST launched its first Mentor Reading Circle gathering this morning at Rooted & Grounded! Volunteers reflected on Vanessa Diffenbaugh's novel "The Language of Flowers" and their individual journeys as NEST mentors. The photo features Courtney Russell, Julie Chunn, Ginna Inge, Stephanie Morris, and Mary Martin. The organization is grateful to Volunteer Advocate Ashley Daigle for organizing this morning's gathering. www.nestofmobile.org