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“�鶹APP is a community of learning dedicated to the fulfillment of human potential,” says Chief Community Impact Officer Midori Lockett. “We want to use our resources wisely to grow and develop our community — not just internally, but the broader Nashville community as well. When one of us rises, we all rise.”

When it comes to determining which organizations to invest time and resources into, �鶹APP’s Community Relations department chooses nonprofits focused on five key areas of emphasis: 1) Food Insecurity; 2) Youth Development; 3) Mental Health; 4) New Americans; and 5) The Future of Nashville. In 2022, the university supported 70 area nonprofits focused on these strategic areas.

Food Insecurity

One in seven Tennesseans are food insecure, a concerning statistic that was made even clearer during the pandemic. Committed to leveling the playing field for Nashvillians of all ages,�� �鶹APP is a committed partner to local nonprofits addressing this issue, like , , and . In addition to providing resources to these and other like-minded organizations, �鶹APP also empowers students to engage through volunteer opportunities and food drives on campus. ��

Youth Development

From after-school programming to services that address issues facing young people, �鶹APP supports a wide array of nonprofits committed to youth development, and much of the student volunteer engagement is with youth-centric organizations. “We are an institution that shapes young people, but we want to examine and help address the challenges facing young people across the entire city of Nashville,” says Lockett. “It’s important to us to support organizations that are providing opportunities to all young people, not just those with resources available to them.” As a result, �鶹APP engages with a wide range of nonprofits serving the city’s youth, including , , , and .

Mental Health

In recent years, more and more people acknowledge mental health challenges facing everyone from teenagers who use social media to seniors who are isolated and alone. With a goal to normalize mental health care, �鶹APP partners with organizations that are addressing mental health issues, such as suicide, anxiety, and depression, and providing services to those facing mental health challenges and illnesses. Among the diverse organizations tackling these concerns in Nashville, �鶹APP is proud to partner with , , and , among others.

New Americans

In a city as culturally and ethnically diverse as Nashville, �鶹APP wants to serve as a unifier for diverse populations. “We are thrilled to live and work in a city as richly diverse as Nashville, and we want to do everything in our power to engage with New Americans to better understand their needs and provide resources to them as they build a new life here,” says Lockett. �鶹APP partners with organizations, including ��and , that support New Americans by providing them with educational opportunities, business and personal resources, and general info on how to become civically engaged.

The Future of Nashville

As an anchor institution in Nashville, �鶹APP is actively engaged with organizations that are striving to shape the future of the city. One of the primary concerns of such rapid growth and development is the city losing its identity as a creative hub for artists. As such, �鶹APP is committed to ensuring the sustainability of the city’s visual and performing arts scene. This desire to protect and cultivate Nashville’s artistic community encompasses everything from supporting performing arts organizations — including , , and — to partnering with nonprofits committed to making Nashville more affordable and livable, like , , , and .