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 2024, we served over 400 students, with 64% continuing to make forward progress in our program. Begin Anew had 42 individual graduates with 3 students graduating from more than one program. In addition, we launched a new Online Campus to reach adult students who are unable to attend our in-person classes.

We accept school supplies for adult students: #2 pencils, pens, spiral notebooks, highlighters, note cards, dry eraser markers for withe boards and whiteboard markers.

Snacks for campuses: small bags of chips, cheese & cracker packages, peanut butter pacages, protein bars

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Donations can be made online at www.beginanew.org/ways-to-give or by mailing a check payable to Begin Anew, 1111 Foster Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210. Donations can also be made by calling 615-244-3669.

Volunteers provide a critical service to Begin Anew. Volunteers serve at each campus location as:
*ELL (English Language Learners) and High School Equivalency teachers leading classes for students in their respective areas of expertise
*Tutors work with students one-on-one or in small groups on a specific subject matter
*Mentors/encouragers commit to meeting with a student once a week for a one-year period providing the student with a listening and supportive relationship
*Prayer partners who provide prayer support for one or two adult students on a weekly basis for a 6-month period
*Greeters offer a calming presence and directions as they welcome students and their children
*Childcare volunteers assist with the supervision of our enrolled students' children by providing adventurous Bible reading, arts and crafts, and tutoring
*Clerical/administrative volunteers aid with organizational and/or clerical duties as needed
*Fundraising volunteers work on our special event committees or for peer-to-peer fundraising

Start the volunteer process by filling out an application on the website (www.beginanew.org/become-a-volunteer) or emailing teresa@beginanew.org.

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