Aquinas College

Mission Statement

Aquinas College is a Catholic institution of higher education in the Dominican tradition. The College directs all its efforts to the intellectual, moral, spiritual, and professional formation of the human person in wisdom. Students are formed individually and in Christian community so that the harmonious integration between faith and reason can permeate every dimension of their lives. Immersed in exploring the relationship between human civilization and the message of salvation, the College community embraces the Dominican imperative to preach the Gospel, serve others, and engage culture in truth and charity.

ARC of Williamson County

Mission Statement

The Arc Williamson County empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to actively participate in the community throughout their lifetime through advocacy, research, education and quality of life services.

Arthritis Foundation Inc

Mission Statement

The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. Leading the fight for the arthritis community, the Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Our goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life – and making each day another stride towards a cure.

Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville Inc.

Mission Statement

The Arts & Business Council is a 501(c)(3) organization that leverages and unites the unique resources of the arts and business communities to create a thriving, sustainable creative culture in Nashville.

Investing in artists in central to the Arts & Business Council’s longterm vision of a community where artists are valued as critical assets to be engaged, supported, and empowered. The Arts & Business Council believes a strong sector of creatives and creative businesses will enhance the overall economic profile of the Greater Nashville area. We believe a thriving arts community:
1) attracts businesses to Nashville;
2) makes for a healthy, happy population; and
3) creates strong, innovative solutions to social, business and civic challenges.

To deliver this mission, the Arts & Business Council creates and evaluates programming within three focus areas:
1) We create mutually beneficial partnerships between arts and business;
2) We provide direct services, key opportunities, education to the creative community to help them master the business of art;
3) We inspire workplace creativity in businesses to demonstrate the impact of the arts through tangible benefits and develop life-long arts participants and supporters.