FiftyForward

Thank you to the FiftyForward Martin Center for hosting our directors' meeting this morning! We welcomed our new Development Director, Michael Hare, and new Adult Day Services Director, Javita Williamson, MBA, BSW, to our team! We also celebrated FiftyForward Bordeaux Center Director Melvin Fowler's 8th year anniversary! #StaffHighlights #WorkAnniversary #NewTeamMembers #FiftyForward

Rich Little is known as the “Man of 1,000 Voices.” Check out this clip from The Johnny Carson Show when he showed up and gave a nonstop round of impression after impression. https://lnkd.in/eu4_rg7f At 86 years young, Rich still likes to entertain. He also believes in supporting causes dear to him like supporting older adults. Join us and Rich for our May 13 celebration breakfast in honor of older adults! It will be a wonderful time where we get to laugh, reflect and raise money for FiftyForward programs that support the 50+ community in Middle Tennessee! Register today at fiftyforward.org/oam! #OlderAmericansMonth #OAMCelebrationBreakfast #NashvilleEvents #Nashville #FiftyForward

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re lucky to have extraordinary women leading our agency, and we’d be remiss to let Women’s History Month go by without saying how grateful we are for them! We'd like to thank our amazing CEO Sallie Hussey, Board Chair Cynthia Whitfield Story, CFO Teresa McDaniel, Regional Center Director Lisa Maddox and incoming Board Chair Fatima Karwandyar. These ladies represent just a few of the accomplished and dedicated women leaders at FiftyForward who we’re fortunate to work with! We are so grateful for your servant leadership, expert knowledge and commitment to the mission of FiftyForward. With your guidance, we’re well-equipped to address today’s business challenges. Photographed: Sallie Hussey with Bordeaux Center Director Melvin Fowler and FiftyForward longtime supporter Dianne Oliver from West End Home Foundation. Cynthia Whitfield Story accepting her recent award at the Annual Table Awards recognizing individuals and corporations who drive impact and change, foster collaboration, and spread the vision of inclusivity. Teresa McDaniel and her family after she was recognized as CNE’s 2024 CFO of the Year! Lisa Maddox during her recognition celebrating 18 awesome years at FiftyForward! Fatima Karwandyar helping us get approximately 500 holiday meal deliveries out! Sallie and Fatima Hats off to you ladies and all of our staffers and supporters making an impact! #WomensHistoryMonth #StPatricksDay #StaffSpotlight #BoardSpotlight #FiftyForward

It's WhistleStop Week at FiftyForward Madison Station! Join us as we celebrate 25 years of community and commitment to older adults in Madison this Thursday! Purchase tickets at https://ow.ly/EWjX50Vg5ot. #WhistleStop #FiftyForwardMadisonStation #Fundraiser #MadisonTN #OlderAdults #CommunitySupport

Today, we’re celebrating the brilliance of Sheighyn Cathey, a standout participant from our Creative Girls Rock? Architecture Camp in partnership with Moody Nolan and National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Nashville under the leadership of Valarie Franklin Hernandez, AIA , NOMA.????? Not only did she successfully complete her capstone project, but she also worked alongside fellow participants to design the playground for the new Bordeaux Collaboration Center in partnership with FiftyForward Bordeaux! ???? Her creativity and dedication to community impact are truly inspiring! Now, Sheighyn is off to Kennesaw State University to major in Architectural Engineering, and we couldn't be more proud! ???? We know she will continue to break barriers, build innovative spaces, and inspire future generations. Join us in celebrating Sheighyn’s incredible achievements and bright future! Drop a ?? in the comments to show her some love! www.creativegirlsrock.org

Older adults make up Tennessee’s fastest growing population but currently receive the least amount of funding support. Learn more about challenges facing older adults and the organizations serving them in this opinion piece by FiftyForward CEO Sallie Hussey: https://ow.ly/66fe50VamoA #OlderAdults #50Plus #FiftyForward #OpEd #Tennessean #NashvilleNonprofit #Nonprofit

From digital art making, chess club, book club, iPhone photography and more, clubs are alive and well at FiftyForward JL Turner! Find out what talents and hobbies you can explore at our seven lifelong learning centers at FiftyForward.org/calendar. #FiftyForward #FiftyForwardClubs #50plus #ActiveAging #SupportChampionEnhance

Registration is OPEN for our 3rd Annual Older Americans Month Celebration Breakfast, which will be held on May 13 at Geodis Park! We’re doing it Vegas-style as we welcome legendary comedian, impressionist, and voice actor Rich Little as our keynote speaker. Join us in raising much-needed funds for our programs and the hundreds of older adults we serve across Middle Tennessee. Register here: https://ow.ly/gihR50V7Ttt #OlderAmericansMonth #OAMCelebrationBreakfast #NashvilleEvents #Nashville #FiftyForward

Our members love to enjoy local attractions. La Vergne members took a trip this month to check out the National Museum of African American Music and thanks to the Nashville Zoo, Bordeaux members recently met a few critters! Thank you to our friends at Knowles Home Assisted Living for the invite to the Zoo's visit! #FiftyForwardTrips #NashvilleTourism #LocalTourists

? Sponsor Spotlight ? Without our sponsors, we would not be able to provide our programs and services, and today we would like to extend our gratitude to Ingram Charities! In addition to their financial support, Ingram Charities’ staffers were a part of our volunteer team that helped us prepare and deliver more than 500 turkey dinners this past Thanksgiving! Thank you, Ingram Charities! #NonprofitSupport #CommunitySupport #FiftyForward