Record Number of Participants Graduate

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Record Number of Participants Graduate Begin Anew held two graduation ceremonies in 2017 (June 3rd High School graduate, Mandel Wells expressed his gratitude BEGIN ANEW NEWSLETTER and December 9th) at Nashville First Baptist Church. A total of 57 for the program at the Winter graduation: “Thank you all for your 2018, PAGE 6 students graduated with 28 earning their High School Equivalen- friendship, displays of bravery, honesty, and for reminding me that cy (HSE) diplomas, 20 completing English Language Skills, four Impossible only means I’m possible in words itself. We’ve all completing Computer/Job Skills training along with fve goal shared our request of furthering our education, and I’m sure graduates. Three students received scholarship awards allowing you’ve heard the jokes — GED good enough diploma, which is a Tanks to … 2018 them to continue their education at college or trade school. In good one, but a more accurate fact of the abbreviation is that, Corporate/Organization teerism and prayer • The Memorial Foundation Board June, Patti Stewart received the Mary Frances Turner Award for we’ve Gotten Everything Done! contributors for supporting • Louie M. and Betty M. support: Volunteerism for her work with the Madison Women’s Program. Thank you Begin Anew for creating a platform for all ethnici- Begin Anew’s 2017 annual Phillips Foundation • Brentwood Baptist Members In December, Sheila Allen received the Mary Frances Turner ties to fellowship together and prosper to unmeasurable heights. fund ($1,500 and up) or • Shell-Twice Daily C-Stores • Brook Hollow Baptist Erin Lynch, Chair Award for Volunteerism for her service with the Madison Fund- Thank you for providing services to not only the parents, but most 2017 Spring and 2017 raising Committee. importantly our children.” Madison Fundraiser Events • Saint Thomas Foundation • Christ Church Greg Brewer, Vice Chair ($1,000 and up): • SharingChange (Middle TN • Christ Presbyterian Charlyene Couey, Secretary • Advance Financial Electric) • Crievewood Baptist Foundation Becky Harrell, Treasurer • Tennessee Christian • The Church at Woodbine Frankie Allen • Ayers Foundation Medical Foundation • Nashville First Baptist Vickie Anderson • Belmont University • Cal Turner Foundation • First Presbyterian Nashville Mary Anna Brown • Boiler Supply Company • United Way of Williamson • Forest Hills Baptist Church County Robert Buckner • Capstar Bank • Glenwood Baptist Church • The Village Fund Jamie Dunham • Cardinal Health • Grace Baptist Church Patti Garafola • Louise B. Wallace Founda- Spring 2017 graduates, mentors and staff • Workforce Readiness Fund, tion • Grace Community Church Connie Glover The Women’s Fund, of Emily Moses The Community Founda- • Williamson Medical Center • Harpeth Heights Baptist Brandon Owen tion of Middle TN • WMU Foundation • Immanuel Baptist Lisa Robertson • Joe C. Davis Foundation Thank you to our In-Kind • Judson Baptist Dan Scott • Dollar General Literacy Contributors: • Judson Baptist WMU Kyle Smith Fund • Rick Ryan at Jive! A Digital • Nashville Baptist Tim Stewart • Dollar General Corporation Print Factory Association Sharon Tyler • ESa, Inc. • Marilyn Spicer Photogra- • New Fairview Missionary phy Baptist Hunter Moss, • Equipment Finders, Inc. Winter 2017 graduates, mentors and staff • Connie Bushey Board Intern • Fifth Third Bank • Long Hollow Baptist • Holly Thompson • Kenny Pipe and Supply • Madison Church of Christ • Dick Torrans • Parkway Baptist Impacting Lives • Kharis Foundation By Becky Sumrall, Executive Director, Begin Anew • Erin Marshall • TN Baptist Convention • Pinnacle Financial Partners “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other Our educational classes enrolled the largest number of persons • Denise Wells Photography • HCA Foundation • Triune Baptist Church lives” — Jackie Robinson and graduated the largest number of students in the 21 years of our Begin Anew wishes to existence. A new satellite was established in South Nashville; we • HCA/TriStar Health • Tusculum Hills Baptist express thanks and grati- The important work of Begin Anew in 2017 impacted the lives designed and implemented High School Equivalency (HSE) • The Village Chapel • Lee Company tude to its Church Partners of 307 under resourced adults and 175 of their children. The out- classes for ELL students, and we launched a fair trade World Craft • John R. Lindahl Foundation in 2016 & 2017 for their • Walker Memorial Church come of investing in these lives has resulted in several signifcant artisan group to employ refugees as they make crafts and learn fnancial, in-kind, volun- • Woodmont Baptist agency milestones. — See page 5 BEGIN ANEW NEWSLETTER BEGIN ANEW NEWSLETTER 2018, PAGE 2 2018, PAGE 5 2017 Begin Anew Scholarship Recipients Begin Anew Refugee Artisan Group In addition to Quotes from Graduates: starting a new satellite in the South Tis is the frst place I’ve been where I was not looked down on or Nashville area, on judged. Te people are kind and I feel wanted. — September 26, Begin Hugo, Williamson Anew kicked off a new program in part- I am ready to start a new career, doing something I love. Tank nership with World- Crafts, a division of you Begin Anew for the program you provide and for giving us that WMU that develops second chance to be successful. — Rosalinda, Madison sustainable fair-trade business among im- Jackie Hunter was awarded the Dawn Fergu- Te job I have now requires a high school diploma, and I wouldn’t poverished people. son Scholarship in honor of our longtime sup- have this job without Begin Anew. — Ke’Asha, Nashville Five refugees at porter and former Madison Program Director. our South Nashville Jackie is a 2004 graduate of Begin Anew and site attend weekly is enrolled at Nashville State Community Col- Tanks to Begin Anew for giving us the opportunity to keep learn- lege, working toward a degree in nursing. English classes ing and growing. For me, Begin Anew is taking steps. Te more you while also learning walk, the more you advance. — Guadalupe, Woodbine skills as employed artisans. These refugee women (from the Congo, Laos and Students in Begin Anew’s Refugee Artisan Group show some of their work. Standing left to right are Janice Myanmar) are learn- Carter, CWJC/CMJC State Coordinator at the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Becky Sumrall, executive di- ing the art of screen- rector of Begin Anew, and Sandra Owens, program director for South Nashville. printing. For more information about the Begin The South Nashville site is thriving with One of their frst work orders last fall Anew Refugee Artisan Group and their ESL classes being held at Christ Church on was to create banners with a globe design products go to: https://www.worldcrafts. Mondays from 6-8 pm and at Tusculum that incorporates the words of Micah 6:8: org/artisans/begin-anew-refugee-artisan- Hills Baptist Church on Wednesdays from Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly. group 6-8 pm.

Angela Gilchrist was awarded the National WMU Sybil Bentley Laura Rodriguez was awarded the National WMU Faye Dove Impacting Lives … Dove Scholarship. Angela is a graduate of the Madison Site and Scholarship. Laura, an HSE and Computer/Job Skills graduate of — Continued from page 1 and together we have raised $6 million to provide educational has plans to attend Animal Behavior College to learn how to train the Williamson site, has plans to attend Cosmetology school. English (https://www.worldcrafts.org/artisans/beginanew- refugee- classes, mentors and services to impact the lives of 4,678 individu- dogs for service. artisan-group). als. The budget has grown from $25,000 to more than $700,000. Looking to 2018, I envision the expansion We have grown from one location to seven satellites and from one and sustaining of the new location and its staff to a staff of twelve. The infrastructure is strong and nimble Save the Dates: programs while also seeking the resources to and the present staff is equipped and trained in an evidenced based expand alumni services and increase enroll- holistic approach that assists individuals to build bridges out of • Spring Fundraiser “Unlocking Potential”: Thursday, 6:30 pm, April 12th ment in all programs. The impact will be an poverty. increased number of individuals transform- In June of 2018, I will be retiring from the position of Executive • The Big Payback: Wednesday, May 2nd ing their circumstances and their lives as Director for Begin Anew to pursue part-time opportunities as a they “overcome the obstacles caused by pov- coach, consultant and trainer with individuals and nonprofts. I • Belk Charity Day Sale: Saturday, 6-10 am, May 5th erty”. will continue to serve individuals who are underserved and those For 40 years, in six cities, I have lead com- Sumrall who serve them. • Spring Graduation: Saturday, 10 am, June 2nd munity faith-based nonprofts toward the pur- The organization and board is prepared for this transition. They pose of positively impacting the lives of economically struggling will identify and choose a new executive director to impact the • Madison Fundraiser: Thursday, October ?th individuals. For the past 18 years, I have been honored and 15% of our population in need of our services to “overcome the blessed to lead Begin Anew to accomplish this vision in Middle obstacles caused by poverty”. • Winter Graduation: Saturday, 10 am, December 8th Tennessee. Thank you for the opportunity and blessing to impact lives in During my time of leadership, over 567 volunteers have served Middle Tennessee for the past 18 years. Dates are subject to change — please check www.beginanew.org for latest BEGIN ANEW NEWSLETTER 2018, PAGE 3 2017 Ministry Statistics

Total Individuals Served 482 Church volunteers 347

English Language (ESL Students) 131 Administration 110

High School Equivalency or HSE 157 Childcare 29 (formerly called GED) Encourager and Prayer Partners 65 Computer & Job Skills 10 Teachers and Tutors 143 One-on-One Goal Program 4 Federal Work Study Students 39 WorldCrafts 5

Student Total 307 2017 Graduates 57

Children Served 175 English Language (ESL) 20

Retention Rate 72% High School Equivalency 28 (# of students graduated or remained enrolled in 2017) Computer & Job Skills 4 Average Attendance 78% Literacy 1 Graduation Rate 25% Goal Graduates 5

2017 Students Spiritual Outcomes Emotional Health Total Students attending weekly Bible 307 [ 60% anxiety decrease Study [ 65% depression decrease Total Children attending weekly Bible 175 [ 87% increased self-sufciency Study Community Partners Total Professions of Faith shared 8 [ National Afliation with CWJC/CMJC Total Rededications shared 9 [ Poverty Reduction Partnership with over 60 Church Partners [ Bridges Out of Poverty National Consultants 2018-2019 Strategic Plans [ Nashville Workforce Network [ Raise the resources (funding & volunteers) to [ Efective Volunteer Evaluation with Hands on sustain and expand the ministry Nashville [ Expand and develop the South Nashville satellite [ Partners with United Way Williamson County [ Expand and develop WorldCrafts [ TN Department of Adult Education [ Expand Alumni Services [ Nashville Public Library — Adult Literacy BEGIN ANEW NEWSLETTER 2018, PAGE 4 Begin Anew Revenue Sources

23% 31%

Foundations/Corporations Individuals 7% Fundraising Events

39% Churches/Church Grants

Provide for Begin Anew’s Future The Creely Wilson Society was established by the Board of Directors to ensure that Begin Anew continues ministering in our community for de- Address: Begin Anew of Middle TN, cades to come. By joining this group, you will help us continue to care for future adult students seeking transformation through education, mentoring, 420 Main Street, and Bible study. Nashville, TN 37206 Ways to become a member of the Creely Wilson Society: Phone: 615.244.3669, q Include Begin Anew in your will q Name Begin Anew as benefactor in your insurance policy Fax: 615.259.3722. q Name Begin Anew as benefactor in your retirement plan Visit us at: If you need assistance updating your Will, appointing a Durable Power of www.beginanew.org Attorney, a Health Care Power of Attorney, or developing a Living Will, contact Begin Anew at 615-244-3669. We will contact our ministry partner, [email protected] the WMU Foundation, who provides these services. www.facebook.com/ beginanewmidtn To support Begin Anew of Middle Tennessee through the Creely Wilson www.twitter.com/ beginanewmiddletn Society OR through a regular donation, please fll out the enclosed card, indicate type of gift, place in an envelope and mail to Begin Anew, 420 Subscribe to our Main St. Nashville, TN 37206. E-news letter: You can also give online via PayPal (100% goes to Begin Anew) or credit card (all major credit cards accepted). Go to www.beginanew.org and http://eepurl.com/debb click the yellow donate button on the home page. BEGIN ANEW NEWSLETTER BEGIN ANEW NEWSLETTER 2018, PAGE 2 2018, PAGE 5 2017 Begin Anew Scholarship Recipients Begin Anew Refugee Artisan Group In addition to Quotes from Graduates: starting a new satellite in the South Tis is the frst place I’ve been where I was not looked down on or Nashville area, on judged. Te people are kind and I feel wanted. — September 26, Begin Hugo, Williamson Anew kicked off a new program in part- I am ready to start a new career, doing something I love. Tank nership with World- Crafts, a division of you Begin Anew for the program you provide and for giving us that WMU that develops second chance to be successful. — Rosalinda, Madison sustainable fair-trade business among im- Jackie Hunter was awarded the Dawn Fergu- Te job I have now requires a high school diploma, and I wouldn’t poverished people. son Scholarship in honor of our longtime sup- have this job without Begin Anew. — Ke’Asha, Nashville Five refugees at porter and former Madison Program Director. our South Nashville Jackie is a 2004 graduate of Begin Anew and site attend weekly is enrolled at Nashville State Community Col- Tanks to Begin Anew for giving us the opportunity to keep learn- lege, working toward a degree in nursing. English classes ing and growing. For me, Begin Anew is taking steps. Te more you while also learning walk, the more you advance. — Guadalupe, Woodbine skills as employed artisans. These refugee women (from the Congo, Laos and Students in Begin Anew’s Refugee Artisan Group show some of their work. Standing left to right are Janice Myanmar) are learn- Carter, CWJC/CMJC State Coordinator at the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Becky Sumrall, executive di- ing the art of screen- rector of Begin Anew, and Sandra Owens, program director for South Nashville. printing. For more information about the Begin The South Nashville site is thriving with One of their frst work orders last fall Anew Refugee Artisan Group and their ESL classes being held at Christ Church on was to create banners with a globe design products go to: https://www.worldcrafts. Mondays from 6-8 pm and at Tusculum that incorporates the words of Micah 6:8: org/artisans/begin-anew-refugee-artisan- Hills Baptist Church on Wednesdays from Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly. group 6-8 pm.

Angela Gilchrist was awarded the National WMU Sybil Bentley Laura Rodriguez was awarded the National WMU Faye Dove Impacting Lives … Dove Scholarship. Angela is a graduate of the Madison Site and Scholarship. Laura, an HSE and Computer/Job Skills graduate of — Continued from page 1 and together we have raised $6 million to provide educational has plans to attend Animal Behavior College to learn how to train the Williamson site, has plans to attend Cosmetology school. English (https://www.worldcrafts.org/artisans/beginanew- refugee- classes, mentors and services to impact the lives of 4,678 individu- dogs for service. artisan-group). als. The budget has grown from $25,000 to more than $700,000. Looking to 2018, I envision the expansion We have grown from one location to seven satellites and from one and sustaining of the new location and its staff to a staff of twelve. The infrastructure is strong and nimble Save the Dates: programs while also seeking the resources to and the present staff is equipped and trained in an evidenced based expand alumni services and increase enroll- holistic approach that assists individuals to build bridges out of • Spring Fundraiser “Unlocking Potential”: Thursday, 6:30 pm, April 12th ment in all programs. The impact will be an poverty. increased number of individuals transform- In June of 2018, I will be retiring from the position of Executive • The Big Payback: Wednesday, May 2nd ing their circumstances and their lives as Director for Begin Anew to pursue part-time opportunities as a they “overcome the obstacles caused by pov- coach, consultant and trainer with individuals and nonprofts. I • Belk Charity Day Sale: Saturday, 6-10 am, May 5th erty”. will continue to serve individuals who are underserved and those For 40 years, in six cities, I have lead com- Sumrall who serve them. • Spring Graduation: Saturday, 10 am, June 2nd munity faith-based nonprofts toward the pur- The organization and board is prepared for this transition. They pose of positively impacting the lives of economically struggling will identify and choose a new executive director to impact the • Madison Fundraiser: Thursday, October ?th individuals. For the past 18 years, I have been honored and 15% of our population in need of our services to “overcome the blessed to lead Begin Anew to accomplish this vision in Middle obstacles caused by poverty”. • Winter Graduation: Saturday, 10 am, December 8th Tennessee. Thank you for the opportunity and blessing to impact lives in During my time of leadership, over 567 volunteers have served Middle Tennessee for the past 18 years. Dates are subject to change — please check www.beginanew.org for latest 2018 NEWSLETTER BEGIN ANEW/MID TN NEWSLETTER Begin Anew Non Proft Org. is published by Begin Anew, a non- 420 Main Street U.S. POSTAGE proft ministry. Editor: Rebecca Rob- Nashville, TN 37206 PAID bins Swille, Designer: Connie Bushey, Nashville, Tennessee Photographer: Marilyn Spicer, Denise Permit No. 4734 Wells Photography