Aiding the Refugee Population in Nashville
Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Building a bridge across institutions to advance clinical and community-engaged collaboration, education and research
World Refugee Day is a day to recognize, honor, and support people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict or persecution. As Nashville continues to grow, it has become a destination for refugees. Our office celebrates the cultural richness of refugee communities that help make Nashville a special place.
There are several organizations in our city that support our refugee neighbors:
Inspirtus guides individuals and families on a path from surviving to thriving. They provide enrichment services, such as therapeutic art sessions, healthy living support groups, healthy garden workshops, and food pantry services. You can get involved through volunteer work, becoming a foster parent or support companion, providing donations, and attending events.
The Nations Ministry Center is committed to helping refugees rebuild their lives. They do this through youth development and literacy programs, elder enrichment services, and citizenship support. You can get involved through volunteer work and providing donations.
NICE's mission is to ensure refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. They do this through advocacy, relationship building, service programs, and partnerships. You can get involved through volunteer work, becoming a certified preferred employer, providing donations, and attending events.
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TIRRC is a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration. Their mission is to build power, amplify voices, and organize communities for advocacy. You can get involved through volunteer work, becoming a member, providing donations or purchasing merch, and attending events.
The TN Kurdish Community Council promotes the life and welfare of Kurdish people towards positive integration into America. They do this by preserving cultural heritage, advocating a strong voice for Kurdish people both locally and nationally, and educating the general public about the Kurdish community. You can get involved through providing donations and attending events.
The TN Office for Refugees is a department of Catholic Charities that administers state refugee resettlement program. They do this through contracted services, technical assistance, and administrative support. You can get involved through volunteer work and providing donations
The Safety Net Consortium helps uninsured patients locate safety net clinics located in Middle Tennessee. You can get involved by sharing them as a resource with your network.
Siloam Health is a comprehensive, whole-person health care organization that serves the city's uninsured, underserved, and culturally marginalized. They do this through medical care, community health, and student education. You can get involved through volunteer work, church involvement, serving a newly arrived refugee family, taking a tour and providing donations.