Charities
“Charity is a virtue of the heart, and not of the hands.”
-Joseph Addison
Nashville Junior Chamber (NJC) Charities lives by the investment made through Nashville’s Young Professionals of time, money and collective energy, dedicated to the enhancement of our local community.
NJC Charities, a 501c3 charity, exists along the NJC Membership Organization which is governed by the NJC Board and led by the Membership President-Elect. NJC Charities provides young professionals the opportunity to reinvest in their community and access to community-based events. Funds raised in the efforts of NJC Charities are provided for redistribution into the local community through a GRANT WRITING process. All 501c3 charities are eligible for redistribution of funds and are encouraged to submit grant proposals to the Board of Governors.
NJC Charities Fundraisers and Events include:
- Clinic Bowl/Clinic Bowl Kick-Off Classic for Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Center (view)
- Ragin’ Cajun Crawfish Boil (view)
- Special Olympics Tournament at Vanderbilt University
- Joy of Giving in partnership with Wal-Mart at Charlotte Pike
- Country Music Marathon Water Station Support
Your support of NJC Membership and NJC Charities is an INVESTMENT into your community! 1 Member – 2 Memberships.
The NJC engages your employee and company in the community through rewarding volunteer opportunities with a diverse range of local charitable organizations.
Nashville Junior Chamber has donated over $750k, raised through our Clinic Bowl events to support the continued growth of the Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Center. We have provided grants in excess of $12,000 to 7 charitable organizations in 2001-2002 such as:
Big Brother/Big Sister of Middle Tennessee: One on one tutoring
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA): Adding advocates and resources for counseling children that are wards of the courts
Creating An Environment of Success (CES): Nashville summer business camp
Family & Children's Services: Domestic violence treatment program
Frist Center for the Visual Arts: Membership level program for young professionals
Saddle Up: New footing for the arena
Youth Encouragement Services (YES): New bus for transporting children