The Junior League of Nashville (JLN) was founded in 1922 by a group of visionary women committed to serving the Nashville community in a volunteer capacity. Today, JLN has nearly 2,000 members and remains committed to developing the potential of women as leaders and grassroots volunteers in charitable causes that improve the lives of women, children, and families.Community needs on which JLN focuses include abuse and neglect, children and families at risk, educationally disadvantaged youth, children’s and women’s health, and quality of life. The League is a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International. Of the 293 leagues around the world with a total of 171,000 members, the Junior League of Nashville is the 12th largest League in the Association. JLN has founded many important Nashville resources such as Renewal House and the JLN Children’s Services at the downtown Nashville Public Library.

JLN founded the Junior League Home for Crippled Children in 1923, which is now a part of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and remains a major focus of JLN philanthropy and volunteer support. JLN is supported by membership dues, Annual Fund gifts, by major fundraisers such as the Tis the Season Holiday Marketplace, and by JLN’s award-winning cookbook, Notably Nashville. JLN also owns and operates a Training and Conference Center that is available for affiliated agencies to use for their meeting needs.

MISSION.
Nashville Helping Nashville™ is an organization of citizens who are committed to helping local charities of all causes accomplish their missions.

PURPOSE.
I Run For The Party 5K organizers are proud to announce our newest mission. Nashville Helping Nashville™ is a new charity that is focused on helping those in need right in our own back yard. Starting in 2008 all local charities in Davidson & surrounding counties will be invited to apply for grants and community recognition.

A CALL TO ACTION.
Nashville Helping Nashville™ will organize fundraising activities such as wine tasting events, runs/walks, auctions, concerts, and any other exciting events we can think of to raise money and awareness for noble causes in Nashville.

ASMT has a primary vision to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum and their families to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism.

ASMT is committed excellence in the areas of Support, Education, and Advocacy. In each of these areas, ASMT strives to be the leading voice and resource for the entire Middle Tennessee autism community. ASMT is committed to advocating for an increased capacity for the delivery of high-quality services for individuals affected by autism and their families. ASMT will accomplish this vision through close collaboration with a successful network of parent representatives, county contacts, support groups, disability and community agencies, professionals, members and supporters.