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"Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege." - John D. Rockefeller Jr. |
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"The love we give away is the only love we keep." - Elbert Hubbard |
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"No one has ever become poor by giving." - Anne Frank |
Big Brothers of Nashville Mission
Big Brothers of Nashville is dedicated to helping needy families in Nashville by providing monetary assistance or goods for a variety of non-recurring emergency situations.
Big Brothers Brief History
Big Brothers of Nashville has a long-standing history and reputation for serving needy families within the Nashville community.
Nearly 100 years old, Big Brothers of Nashville is one of the oldest charities in Nashville. For more details of our history, please visit our Big Brothers History and Timeline page.
Big Brothers Today
Big Brothers of Nashville is a lean organization with just two staff members who administer our emergency assistance programs that serve thousands of families each year. The Board of Governors and Advisors represent our history and current-day Nashville (many generations have and continue to serve Big Brothers of Nashville). It is deliberately diverse in race, income, background and religion.
Big Brothers receives funding from NES Project Help donations, Metro Nashville's Community Enhancement Fund, private foundations, businesses, and individuals who care about community members in need.
Big Brothers Recent Accomplishments (July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011 )
- Helped 3311 households and families with 4082 children.
- Rendered more than $456,371 in utility and rent assistance.
- Delivered 1500 Holiday Food Boxes to families, seniors, and community members with disabilities
How Can I Help?
Give
You may also donate to Big Brothers of Nashville through Giving Matters.
Donate to Project Help through the NES website.
If you have any questions about donating, please contact info@bigbrothersofnashville.org.
You can find more ways to donate on our Support Us page!
Volunteer
Complete our questionnaire and we'll notify you of opportunities to lend a hand.
Volunteer Ideas
- Assist with office needs
- Help put together mailings
- Join our Holiday Food Box delivery team
- Volunteer at Rudolph's Red Nose Run
- Be part of an event committee
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