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

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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

01/21/2026

Thank you to the Lions Club of Mobile for inviting NEST representatives to speak to its members about volunteer opportunities through our mentoring and life skills programs! We were honored by the invitation and truly appreciate all the Lions Club does for our community! Pictured are JD Baxter, Carole Grant, Todd Martin, Melanie Kercher, and Knox Boteler at the Tuesday luncheon. www.nestofmobile.org

01/07/2026

NEST is hiring! We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for a newly established Team and Family Advocacy position. As part of our program expansion, this role will provide guidance to volunteers and families throughout the mentoring journey. To apply, submit your resume to Executive Director Carole Grant at [email protected].

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NEST of Mobile

12/18/2025

Thank you to our friends at the The Dew Drop Inn (Mobile,AL) for helping bring joy to our NEST families every Christmas! This year, the Dew Drop staff and customers collected gift cards and personal hygiene items such as soap, deodorant, toothpaste, diapers, and shampoo so that we could make Healthy Living Bags for all of our families! We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Dew Drop Inn for helping us bring hope to our families each Christmas! Merry Christmas from all of us at NEST of Mobile! ❤️🎄

12/04/2025

We are grateful for our friends at the Dew Drop Inn for all they do to help our families each Christmas! Please stop by and take a cardinal for one of our NEST youth and enjoy a delicious Dew Drop Dog too! ❤️🎄

We match at-risk youth and their families to local volunteers by providing crucial resources, support, and mentorship to guide children and their families toward brighter futures.

11/13/2025

The 2025 NEST of Mobile Annual Luncheon proved to be a momentous occasion, highlighting the unwavering commitment of our community to Nurture Children, Equip Parents, Strengthen Families, and Transform Communities! We truly appreciate the support of all who made this event possible. Learn more at www.nestofmobile.org.

10/10/2025

NEST is pleased to announce a new partnership with Spring Hill College and its Foley Center. As part of this collaboration, Spring Hill students visit the NEST office weekly to tutor youth participating in the Life Skills Program, helping them develop essential reading, math, and study skills. Spring Hill students Nicholas Castle, Juliette Kirk, and Savannah Gilbert are pictured during a tutoring session. Thank you Spring Hill College for joining us in our mission to Nurture Children, Equip Parents, Strengthen Families, and Transform Communities! www.nestofmobile.org

10/09/2025

We've got a sticky situation! Our brand new NEST bumper stickers are here and ready to go on your car! To get your sticker, make a minimum online donation of $25 between now and November 4th. Don't forget to mention in the comments section that you'd like a sticker. We'll send it your way by mail. Just swing by our website at https://www.nestofmobile.org/ to donate.