Beacon Center of Tennessee
Oct 17, 2023
Mission Statement
The Beacon Center of Tennessee empowers Tennesseans to reclaim and protect their freedoms, so that they can freely pursue their version of the American Dream.
Begin Anew
Oct 17, 2023
Mission Statement
Our mission statement “Begin Anew empowers individuals to overcome obstacles caused by poverty by providing education, mentoring, and resources,” encapsulates our belief that poverty is complex and requires a comprehensive approach. The knowledge that poverty is multi-generational is the impetus behind our vision statement: “teaching one generation to change the next.” Begin Anew approaches program delivery through the framework of core values: We believe everyone deserves a chance to begin anew and walk a journey to a brighter future. 2 Corinthians 5:17 proclaims, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (ESV). We address economic poverty through education opportunities, social poverty through mentoring and building community, and spiritual poverty by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Begin Anew serves the increasing number of adults whose lack of education puts them in a vulnerable and often neglected population. In 2022, 63 Begin Anew students earned the title of “Graduate.” Whether they obtained High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas, increased English Language Learning (ELL), or learned new Computer and Job Skills, these adult students succeeded. We also celebrate that 65% of the 330 students we served, continue to make forward progress or graduated. In addition, we help students meet basic needs by referring them to essential community resources.
Belcourt Theatre Inc.
Oct 17, 2023
Mission Statement
The Belcourt Theatre’s mission is to engage, enrich and educate through innovative film programming in our historic theatre, our community, and beyond. A unique Nashville treasure with a vibrant historic past and deep roots in the community, the Belcourt is dedicated to presenting the best of independent, documentary, world, repertory and classic cinema – and provides opportunities for people of all ages to discover, explore and learn through the power of film.
We cultivate and build on the powerful sense of shared experience that audiences can achieve – taking advantage of our building’s physical character and location in the heart of a lively Nashville neighborhood. At the same time, we work with community partners throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee to bring inspiring films to children, young people and adults with our Mobile Movie Theatre. The Belcourt is recognized as one of Nashville’s most vibrant arts organizations and as a leader among the country’s art houses regionally and nationally.
Bellevue Middle School Edible Learning Lab, Inc.
Oct 17, 2023
Mission Statement
The Bellevue Middle School Edible Learning Lab (aka BELL Garden) exists to cultivate, guide, and encourage shared community values of healthy living and lifelong learning. BELL Garden is organized exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of sections 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code.