NASHVILLE OFFICE

Nashville is home to approximately 7,000 Sudanese - the third largest population of southern Sudanese in the United States. Under the direction of Leigh Ann Cates, the Aid Sudan office in Nashville helps acclimate the Sudanese by offering life skills classes, promoting relationships between Americans and Sudanese through special programs and building relationships with community partners.

NASHVILLE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM CELEBRATES SUCCESS

On August 15th, the Nashville office began an After-School Program for elementary – high-school students that met on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. During these sessions, volunteers helped Sudanese students with homework, reading comprehension, math support, critical thinking skills, computer knowledge and character building through Biblical stories. As the program progressed, enrichment classes such as music were also added.

As the school year comes to a close, we are excited at the growth in the students academically, socially and spiritually. On the last day of the After School Program, the teachers celebrated the accomplishments of the students over food and lots of fun! Each child received a certificate of participation for a job well done while two students, Nyathow and Rosa, were given  a special award for their exceptional efforts - a week away at summer camp with Barefoot Republic Camp in Scottsville, KY!

Thank you to all the volunteers who gave of their time and hearts to the After School Program in order to impact and facilitate change in these children!

ONE DOLLAR CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE

If you can afford to give just $1, then you can make an impact on the southern Sudanese. Add Aid Sudan as a friend on Facebook and join the campaign to raise $60,000. To contribute your dollar, click here and select the Facebook option.

SHOP FOR A CAUSE AT PHILANTHROPY IN FRANKLIN

Accessorizing stylish fashion with a compassionate purpose, Philanthropy Fashion in Franklin, TN adopted Aid Sudan as one of its two recipient organizations. To support Aid Sudan, they are raising $35,000 to dig two water wells to meet the needs of a village in southern Sudan.

Philanthropy Fashion is located in downtown Franklin, TN at 432 Main Street and specializes in apparel, accessories and gifts with a mission to give back to local and global causes.

NEWS
Nashville Gets Cookin'- posted on April 28, 2009
Annual Fundraising Dinner Takes Journey Into Sudan - posted in 2008
Songs for Sudan - posted in 2008
After School Program Starts Class in Nashville - posted in 2008