GREAT EXPECTATIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER

MISSION:

Giving back to the community through charitable services, knowledge workshops, youth mentoring/food programs.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this organization is to enhance relationships and well-being through charitable, scientific, literary, mathematical, technological, and educational initiatives.

MISSIONAL APPROACH:

Great Expectations CDC approached community development from two standpoints: ACE (Adverse Childhood/Community Experiences) and ABCD (Assets Based Community Development).

ACE describes all types of abuse, neglect, and other potentially traumatic experiences that occur to people and communities. According to a research study by Kaiser Permanente between 1995 and 1997, 60% of our population was infected by ACE.

The ABCD model means building community from the inside out to release human capacity. ABCD supports the idea of strengthening human development by asking questions to reveal the patterns and rhythms of relationships, resources, opportunities, and experiences.

We offer these two models of collaborative, integrated, cross-pollinated efforts to make the world a better place.

Community Engagements and Collaborations

Great Expectations takes opportunities to engage in community activities by assisting and partnering with organizations that are engaged in community improvement, development, and sustainability initiatives to foster positive change. Some of the organizations and annual events include:

B. E. Academy

Belmont University

Bike Giveaway, Image Leadership Academy

Free Community Breakfast Program, Jeneshia Harris

School Supply Giftcards, MNPS Haynes Middle School

Streetworks

Voice of the People

More Collaborations:

AMERICAN BAPTIST COLLEGE

The mission of American Baptist College, a Historically Black College with a liberal arts emphasis, is to educate, graduate, and prepare diverse students for Christian leadership, service, and social justice in the world. learn morelearn more

Image Leadership Academy

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At Imagine Leadership Academy, located in Akron Ohio, we prioritize the development of a supportive and respectful learning environment, where children can thrive. learn morelearn more

NASHVILLE PEACEMAKERS

The Mission of Nashville Peacemakers is twofold—to give youth in distressed neighborhoods the basic life skills and self-worth to choose peaceful alternatives to violence, and to support the mothers whose child has been victimized. Our vision is to be the catalyst of change on a worldwide scale, so all children live to be adults who lead productive and meaningful lives. learn morelearn more

STILL STANDING

To change the narrative, by creating opportunities, uplifting, and inspiring Youth, Fathers, and the Community.

Still Standing's mission is to educate, uplift, and empower Youth & Single Families. By providing tools, resources, and services that help transform lives. We believe it’s our responsibility as Father’s, to Mentor the Youth and enrich our community. Teaching young people how to be independent, confident, and accountable; while promoting, positive self-image, and self-esteem.

Still Standing Foundation
PO Box 70098, Nashville, TN 37207

SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER

MISSION: To provide healing for children, adults and families affected by sexual assault and to end sexual violence through counseling, education and advocacy.

VISION: A world void of sexual violence.