Statements

Mission

To provide a safe space for inner city and minority youth as we refine, enrich, and empower them through scholarships, mentoring, and community outreach.
It takes a village to raise a child. We help individuals cultivate high self-esteem, achieve scholastic excellence, and attain fulfillment in life realizing their full potential and purpose.

Background

Inspiring DYMONs to be EPIC! Educated. Philanthropic. Impactful. Cultivated.
D.Y.M.O.N in the Rough (Dynamic Young Minorities of Nashville) is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing a safe haven for inner city and minority youth as we refine, enrich, and empower them through scholarships, community outreach, and quality After School Programs for middle school girls. We serve girls and their families through our programs at Brick Church LEAD Middle School, Madison Middle, and H.G.Hill Middle School. Our pillars are Scholarship, Mentorship and Community.

Impact

It takes a village. We help individuals cultivate high self-esteem, achieve scholastic excellence, and attain fulfillment in life realizing their full potential and purpose.
July 2020- June 2021 Impact:
- Offered 530 hours of mentoring, tutoring, and positive youth development for 125 youth in virtual and in-person programming
-$142,200 Rent/mortgage and utility pandemic response assistance for 64 families in Davidson County
-$8,000 Scholarships for 7 high school seniors
-$7,000 Investment funds awarded to 30 youth that completed 120 hours of leadership and entrepreneurship workshops through the summer Entrepreneur and Leadership Summer Program
-20 Families gained tools and resources through healthy eating and financial literacy workshops
-30 Volunteers totaled 90 hours of service
-4 new impactful programs
-210% increase in revenue from last fiscal year

Needs

1 Year:
-Additional strategic partnerships with the Davidson County community
-Part-time staff and tutors
-Steady on-going volunteer support

5-10 years:
Sustainability - Grow this exponential needs focus on sustainability
Backup plan for another "pandemic type world"

CEO Statement

Dear DYMON Family,

2020 and 2021 brought about extreme challenges and extraordinary circumstances- The COVID-19 pandemic, racial and political unrest, and economic and academic inequity that impacts people of color the most. The needs of our community have been great, but your support has been greater. As a result, DYMON flourished in the 2020- 2021 fiscal year; the organization grew over 100% in all areas including revenue, fruitful partnerships and collaborations, and the number of youth and families served. DYMON is able to address barriers in real-time; implement new programs, innovate primary programs, and strategize with new and staple partners to meet the urgent needs of the families and students we serve. I'm most proud of DYMON's impact and how quickly and efficiently our team, stakeholders, and programs spring into action and pivot with optimism as circumstances continuously change. Thank you for your heartfelt commitment and dedication as we continue to work on the front lines. I look forward to what we will accomplish together!

Service Categories
Primary Category:	Youth Development  - Youth Development Programs
Secondary Category:	Education  - Scholarships & Student Financial Aid
Tertiary Category:	Human Services  - Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash)

Areas Served

TN - Davidson