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đź’śđź’› STRONGER TOGETHER!At I Am NEXT, we believe it takes a community to create lasting change!We are incredibly grateful f...
10/12/2026

đź’śđź’› STRONGER TOGETHER!

At I Am NEXT, we believe it takes a community to create lasting change!

We are incredibly grateful for our amazing community partners who help young adults aging out of foster care build brighter, more independent futures.

From workforce development and job training to groceries, hygiene essentials, healthcare, housing support, and life-changing opportunities, these organizations are making a real difference in the lives of the young people we serve.

To each of our partners: THANK YOU! Your generosity, collaboration, and commitment remind our young adults that they are not alone and that an entire community is cheering them on.

Together, we’re building more than programs. We’re building pathways to independence, stability, and hope!

Special thanks to our community partners!

Tennessee Titans • Nashville Predators Frist Art Museum • Metro Public Health Department • jobcorps • Oasis Center The Store YAIPAK • CarePortal CarePortal.tn Jonathan’s Path United Way of Greater Nash. Tennessee Titans Nashville Predators Foundation

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💚 Mental health matters every day.As we recognize World Mental Health Day this weekend, we’re shining a light on the emo...
10/11/2026

đź’š Mental health matters every day.

As we recognize World Mental Health Day this weekend, we’re shining a light on the emotional challenges faced by young adults aging out of foster care.

Imagine entering adulthood without the family support system so many of us take for granted.

For young people who have experienced foster care, the transition to independence can bring feelings of isolation, anxiety, uncertainty, and overwhelming responsibility.

At I Am NEXT, we believe every young adult deserves more than a place to live. They deserve stability, community, encouragement, and the opportunity to build a future filled with hope.

Because turning 18 doesn’t mean you stop needing support. 💚

💜 Real skills. Real opportunities.We’re halfway through our second NEXT Steps Workforce Development cohort, and we could...
09/21/2026

đź’ś Real skills. Real opportunities.

We’re halfway through our second NEXT Steps Workforce Development cohort, and we couldn’t be prouder of the dedication our young adults are showing!

For young adults aging out of foster care, entering the workforce can come with challenges many of their peers don’t have to navigate alone. NEXT Steps helps bridge that gap through career preparation, mock interviews, professional development, and hands-on experiences that build confidence and independence.

This week, we took things to Goodwill for a little friendly competition! Participants had 20 minutes to find their best professional interview outfit — and they nailed it. 👏 Each young adult was able to take their outfit home to wear for future interviews, and our challenge winner even received a gift card!

We’re incredibly grateful to the Tennessee Titans for the generous grant that made this program possible. Their support is helping us equip young adults with practical tools they can carry into their next job, their next opportunity, and their future. 💜

Want to be part of what comes NEXT? Donations and gift cards help us continue providing programs, incentives, and opportunities like these for the young adults we serve. Tennessee Titans Goodwill Industries of Middle TN | Local Nonprofit

đź’ś Next Society Events: Creating Community, Connection & MemoriesAt I Am NEXT, housing is only part of the journey. Young...
09/05/2026

đź’ś Next Society Events: Creating Community, Connection & Memories

At I Am NEXT, housing is only part of the journey. Young adults aging out of foster care also deserve the relationships, traditions and experiences that help a place feel like home and a community feel like family.

Through our Next Society Events, our young adults have enjoyed a variety of experiences together, including a hands-on cooking class with our community partner The Store, a Thanksgiving celebration hosted by Gateway Church and CrossBridge Nashville, a service project at Nashville Rescue Mission, a fun kickball tournament, and a baby shower celebrating and supporting our young parents as they prepared to welcome their babies.

These experiences are about so much more than having fun. Many of the young adults we serve entered adulthood without the consistent family traditions and support networks many of their peers grew up with. Sharing a meal, celebrating a holiday, serving others, playing together or gathering to welcome a new baby creates meaningful memories, strengthens relationships and builds a sense of belonging.

As our community continues to grow, Next Society Events will help us create even more of these opportunities for our young adults — and for the children some of them are now raising. 💜💙

We are incredibly grateful to the community partners, volunteers and supporters who help make these moments possible.

There’s still time to sponsor ! We’re so excited to have hit songwriters Marcus Hummon Chris Sligh and Becca Rae coming ...
08/06/2026

There’s still time to sponsor ! We’re so excited to have hit songwriters Marcus Hummon Chris Sligh and Becca Rae coming out to play to help us support foster youth aging out of the system in TN. Special thanks to our sponsors so far Intrust IT 3LS Ventures Carroll Daniel Sage Wealth Management Ltd Rachel Oates Family Dental and Kilwins Franklin Tennessee and to Stable Reserve for hosting us!

Thank you Carroll Daniel for helping to sponsor our upcoming Songs For The Next event!
07/27/2026

Thank you Carroll Daniel for helping to sponsor our upcoming Songs For The Next event!

07/11/2026

Meet some of the inspiring youth who have aged out foster care and are a part of our program. Link in bio to volunteer, donate, mentor, or attend our next event!

Every young adult deserves a safe place to land.When youth age out of foster care at 18, many leave the system without f...
07/11/2026

Every young adult deserves a safe place to land.

When youth age out of foster care at 18, many leave the system without family, a support network, or even a place to call home. Too often, they face homelessness. At I AM NEXT, we’re changing that by providing safe housing, workforce training, mentorship, life skills, and the wraparound support they need to build independent, successful lives.

On Tuesday, September 1, we’d love for you to join us for Songs for the NEXT at Stable Reserve in Franklin—a special evening featuring some of Nashville’s hit songwriters, including the writer behind “Cowboy Take Me Away” and “God Blessed the Broken Road,” along with other incredible artists.

Your attendance helps provide hope, stability, and opportunity for the young adults we serve.

We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable night of music with a purpose!

🎟️ Get your tickets here: early bird special for a few more days!
https://donorbox.org/events/942712/steps/choose_tickets

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