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VISION
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To be a faith-based, safe haven for teen-aged young men in Nashville, Tennessee
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To inspire, encourage, enlighten and guide Nashville youth to embrace their best selves and to strive towards success in every area of their lives
MISSION to provide…
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Unique Learning Experiences to address the different ways in which students learn and inspire a new and lasting love for learning
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Field Trips to expose youth to new experiences to expand their knowledge about the world and possibilities for their lives
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Group Chats to serve as informal counseling/therapy sessions that foster understanding, compassion, acceptance and healing, led by licensed professionals
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Group Outings to explore new interests and discover natural talents and abilities
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Community Service outings to form a deeper connection with the community, further develop compassion and strengthen hope and belief in the goodness of humanity
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MADE Youth Basketball League to offer organized and regular extra-curricular activities
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Rites of Passage Ceremony for graduating seniors, who have been consistent participants and earned each token representing the MADE principles.
What We Do
Making A Difference Everyday
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Who We Are
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“You want to be great,
work to be great.
Nothing just happens.”
J.J. Watts
Mentorship
At MADE For Our Youth, we are dedicated to inspired, effective mentorship.
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Learning
With this initiative, our goal is to promote greater learning with non-traditional teaching activities that address the different and unique ways in which children learn.
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Exposure
With our organization’s mission always in mind, we seek to provide Nashville youth with new, unique and life enhancing experiences that will inspire and grow bigger dreams.
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©2018 by MADE For Our Youth
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