Our Chance

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

Today, we celebrate freedom, honor Black history and culture, and reflect on the ongoing journey toward equity and opportunity for all. Thank you to the caregivers, families, and communities who continue to make a difference every day.

06/12/2026

The numbers are in, and the impact is clear.

The Tennessee Alliance for Economic Mobility (TAEM) is proud to share the latest milestones from our collective efforts across 16 Middle Tennessee counties. Our dedicated coaches, partners, and community members have worked side-by-side with families to drive true, lasting economic mobility, and the data speaks for itself:

1,300+ Families Enrolled
$20,000+ Average Income Increase per family
$2.25 Million+ in Direct Funding Mobilized to families
70% Family Stability Achieved (as defined by the Arizona Self-Sufficiency Matrix)

Stay tuned next week as we share a deeper look into our final collaborative gathering and celebrate the incredible team that made these life-changing milestones possible!

05/29/2026

In a pilot as wide-reaching and diverse as Our ChanceTN, success does not look the same for every caregiver. For La'Diedra High, success meant learning how to stop surviving day to day and start building a future for herself and her children through resilience, mindset growth, and the steady determination to be better each day.

Read La'Diedra's story here: 🔗

In a pilot as wide-reaching and diverse as Our ChanceTN, success does not look the same for every caregiver. For La'Diedra High, success meant learning how to stop surviving day to day and start building a future for herself and her children through resilience, mindset growth, and the steady determi

05/22/2026

Plenty to celebrate here at Our ChanceTN! thank you to all our coaches and caregivers who continue to pour into each other, themselves and the program.

05/15/2026

For many families, getting a raise, promotion, or better job can unexpectedly lead to losing critical benefits like childcare, housing, or food assistance. This is known as the benefits cliff, and it impacts caregivers across Middle Tennessee every day.

Our latest article explores what the benefits cliff looks like in real life and why conversations around economic mobility and support systems matter so much.

Thank you to Robin Griffin, TAEM’s Data Quality and Learning Manager, for writing this important and insightful piece.

Read more here:

For a single parent in Middle Tennessee, a raise as small as 35 cents an hour can feel more like a punishment than a promotion. Many low-income families who rely on public benefits  food assistance, healthcare coverage, childcare subsidies, and housing vouchers  risk losing the ver

04/24/2026

Caregivers came together this week for a meaningful focus group centered on their children’s education.

They shared honest perspectives on what’s working in their schools, what could be better, and how relationships between teachers, administrators, students, and parents shape success.

Most importantly, it created space for caregivers to be heard and continue standing in their role as advocates for their children’s future.

04/16/2026

Through personalized coaching, financial support, and connections to trusted community partners, caregivers are building real pathways toward success! With access to job opportunities, events, peer support, and everyday resources, they’re gaining the confidence and stability to grow their income without losing the support they rely on.

04/09/2026

Last week’s Spring Forward Hiring Event was all about creating opportunities.

Caregivers gained resume support, connected with employers, had professional headshots taken and built community, all over breakfast.

We’re excited to offer caregivers another chance to join us:
April 29 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Madison Street United Methodist, Clarksville

04/02/2026

Our caregivers spend so much time pouring into others, last week, we made space to pour back into them.

At our Wellness in the Park event, caregivers gathered to relax, reset, and connect with one another. With a calming sound bath, good food, and time together, it was a chance for everyone to reinvigorate themselves and a meaningful reminder to prioritize personal wellbeing.

03/28/2026

The biggest impact can simply be knowing someone is there.

Through Our Chance TN, caregivers have consistent support, guidance, and someone they can rely on when it matters most.