Resilient Communities Task Force

12/23/2021

Security. Peace of mind. Care when you need it. This year, give yourself the gift of coverage - sign up today at HealthCare.gov.

12/08/2021

We are just over halfway to our goal of providing $75 gift cards for holiday assistance to 250 of the children and teens in our programs. The original due date for all donations was this Wednesday, but has been extended to Monday, December 13! Please visit this link to donate, or if you're in the office- grab an ornament off the tree! www.fcsnashville.org/holidays

08/13/2021

The DCCAB brings representatives of many organizations together to share resources in an effort to make sure our county's youth in state custody have all they need.

07/24/2021

06/10/2021

The month of June is recognized in countries around the world as Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q***r and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Pride Month. The United States respects the dignity and equality of LGBTQI+ people and celebrates their contributions to society, both past and present.

06/08/2021

Together, our artists have discussed feelings of fear, sadness, and anger from all the events of the last six months. MyCanvas Youth Arts helps youth process all these difficult feelings through the creation of art.

05/10/2021

In honor of Teacher Appreciaton week, Resilient Communities helped honored Nita Smith, Crestwell Middle School, outstanding music educator. The Nashville Singers awarded her the Ann Crittenden Arts Advocate of the Year Award. Music is a tool in the resiliency toolbox. Schools with music programs have an estimated 90.2% graduation rate and 93.9% attendance rate compared to schools without music education! Music educators can play a supportive role in helping kids who have experienced trauma. Studies show that art and music-known as expresive arts therapy-can calm the body's stress response. Nita has helped so many students feel respected, find their voices and feel empowered! Thanks Nita and thanks Nashville Singers for allowing us to help honor this outstanding music educator and children's advocate!