Budget
$75,000.00
Description
In consideration of the educational and nutritional condition of many Nashvillians, IOM wishes to assist by addressing food and educational disparities in Middle Tennessee. We wish to continue to offer food and toiletries from our food pantry and also offer GED preparatory courses to the population of Nashvillians that do not have high school diplomas.
Program Successes
Decreased dependence on food pantry and the number of graduates from the GED preparatory course.
Category
Food, Agriculture & Nutrition  -  
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Families
Economically disadvantaged people
Long-term Success
As the pandemic continues to magnify the inequities in this nation and in Nashville specifically, we anticipate that these programs will meet long-term needs. Specifically, our assessments of long-term success include increased number of clients served by our food pantry and GED preparatory courses, increased availability of items in the food pantry, and increased percentage of clients who acquire gainful employment after participating in our programs.
Short-term Success
Last year alone, we served over 100 people from our food pantry, providing food and toiletries weekly to those who were experiencing the devastating longterm effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to get calls from families who are looking for assistance, and we continue to help.
Program Success Monitored By
Program success is monitored by our Executive Director and his Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant specifically keeps track of participants' demographics, their nutrition needs, and follow-up frequency. Additionally, she monitors job acquisition and certifications that participants may receive after participating in our food and/or GED preparatory programs.
Program Areas Served
Nashville, Tennessee

Budget
$190,770.00
Description
Friends in Recovery (Homeless Shelter and Feeding Program)Provide shelterNutrition, Healthy Living & Wellness checksCounseling Life SkillsEmployment referralsRefugee ProgramBoys Scout of AmericaThis program is designed to offer resources of scouting to include Training and support for the organization representativeTechniques and methods for selecting quality unit leadersCampingCole Elementary School - After School ProgramThis program is designed to serve as the LEAD for the partnership.Academic AchievementCharacter BuildingMentoringForeign student exchange programThey will provide the areas of study, textbooks, teachers and volunteersThey will track progress and complete periodic evaluationsWomen on Maintaining Education and Nutrition (W.O.M.E.N.)HIV/AIDS education and awareness, including counseling, testing and mentoring Sun Trust Bank They will provide education on finances, banking, credit, home purchasing and loans
Long-term Success
Over the past 23, IOM has served countless individuals by providing food, education, shelter, transportation, and financial assistance to the less fortunate. Our mission is far-reaching and never-ending. We have assisted families with multiple children get homes, cars, and reach financial stability. Our goal is to continue to build the nuclear family and help support families during their time of need.
Program Areas Served
None