WELCOME TO
BENEFITING RAISING RESILIENCE TN
...together we’re "Crafting Change" for children in our community, empowering parents to break generational patterns and create safer, more supportive environments where children flourish!
THE CAUSE
Partnering with local artisans & celebrating our honorees we come together for a fun & meaningful event that includes shopping (a portion of sales benefits Raising Resilience, TN), lunch, plus recognition of those who are crafting change for children across our communities
Every child deserves a nurturing, safe space to learn and grow. At Raising Resilience Tennessee, we know the importance of having the knowledge, skills, and resources that make that possible. We also know children don’t come with manuals, and parents need support. We’ve been at the forefront of recognizing how POSITIVE & ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES/COMMUNITY
ENVIRONMENTS (PACEs) impact every aspect of life. Research demonstrates the intergenerational impact that trauma has on anyone who’s been exposed to ACEs… abuse, neglect, death of a parent, poverty, prolonged hunger, racism/discrimination, bullying, fear for safety, and even divorce. ACEs are embedded in our DNA and affect future generations as well. While this can be disillusioning, there’s HOPE! Resilience is the key, and we’re the door to resilience for children and the organizations that support them.
Raising Resilience Tennessee is a leader in helping parents provide a more nurturing environment that increases their children’s resilience. Our programs are open to all families yet focus on the most vulnerable, working with parents through jails, substance recovery facilities, Davidson County Juvenile Court, and those referred through the Department of Children’s Services (DCS). We also provide community groups and 1:1 family coaching in homes or safe spaces. Our Organizational Resilience work involves helping courts, jails, nonprofits, health departments, school systems, etc. identify needs and create trauma-informed awareness and resources for staff and clients.
Your support means that you’re committed to being a “change agent for children!"
Schedule of Events
10:30am Sip & Shop
12:00pm Luncheon
12:05pm Program
12:30pm Awards
CIRCLE OF 40 MEMBERS
MEGAN MCCARTHY
ARTISANS
Andrea Silva Designs
Benditta Jewels
Black Sheep Goods
B'Yonne Essentials
Casa Bazaar
Cement6
Crochet by Vivi
Florit & Fauna
Goldie + Cy
Her Best Foot Forward
Jennie Okon
Jules & Swan Designs
Lambert Clark LLC
Montealergre Atelier
Moto Pottery Co.
My Art Face Studio
Paint The Town By Numbers
Patti Arns Studio
Perfectly Cordial
Rod's Comfortable Creations
Rooted In Respite
Stacy Leigh Booktique & Blankies
Strings for Hope
Studio Haus
Susie Campion Art
SuzHandMade
The Treasure Within Valentina
is proud to support the work of
We’re looking for people to join our fun, active, committed club to further our support of this amazing organization!
ACTIVATING CHANGE AWARD CIRCLE OF 40 MEMBERS
…in recognition of Raising Resilience Tennessee’s (f/k/a The Family Center) forty years of providing children & their families with programs/services that help ensure children have safer, more supportive environments where they can flourish, we invited community members to step up their giving this year. Through $1000 to $5000 gifts, these individuals went above their traditional donation levels or became new donors to join our Circle of 40 making them Change Agents for Children in a pivotal year for our organization. We are so grateful to the following individuals for activating change through their incredible generosity!
Michael Adamson • Lynne & Paul Anderson
Laura & Gary Baker
• Charles Bass • Beth & Ben Davis
Kerry & Marty Flanagan • Susan Galeas • Amanda Hardin
Lauren LaViola & Boyd Culver • Candice & Sean Lee
Donna & Bob Lee
• Roochita & Abhishek Mathur
Tricia & Doug McDowell • Louise & Donald McKenzie
Kelly & Ben Nye
• Denise & Jerre Richards
Linda & Terry Scholes • Andrea & Matt Sinclair
Jenny & Paul Steele
• Bailey Wiberg • Tom Wiberg
RAISING RESILIENCE AWARD
Realizing the trust our families place in us, the courage it takes to do the work, plus dedication to raising resilient children, we’re recognizing a parent/caregiver or family who has overcome barriers to provide their child/ren opportunities to thrive.
Megan McCarthy
MCCARTHY
RAISING RESILIENCE AWARD MEGAN
…a single mom of two special needs children (4yo Layla & 3yo Nash), she tries hard to ensure her children have everything they need so their lives can be the best possible in spite of the challenges they face. Having experienced her own ACEs, Megan is determined to reduce her kids’ exposure. She first came to us after researching options online. Her daughter was testing all the limits (she’s since been diagnosed on the spectrum & starts ABA therapy soon); Megan was at her wits end yet knew she needed to learn more about meeting her daughter’s needs. She also knew this would benefit Nash who was born premature & developed complications resulting in hydrocephalus, deafness, & cerebral palsy. After participating in our Positive Parenting…Plus! sessions (2024) we found out she needed surgery so connected her with our Community Connections program. Through this program we helped identify & supported caregivers for both the surgery & her recovery, which took months. She’s continually expressed gratitude to RRTN for helping her learn & grow so her kids can benefit. It takes a village to raise children; we’re honored to be part of Megan, Layla, & Nash’s village!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY...
Hillsboro- Brentwood
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Michael Adamson - Chair Parallon (HCA)
Andrea Sinclair - Immediate Past Chair
Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, PLC
Candice Storey Lee Vanderbilt University
Directors
Charles Bass Rockwell Automation
Blake Boyd Pinnacle Financial Partners
Sophie Lange Buntin, Esq Hazard Law, PLLC
Amy Byrne HRI-BELFOR Franchise Group
Marty Flanagan Warehousing & Fulfillment Specialists
Katherine Green REED
Ronald Harvey Old National Bank
Jay Hutchens Woodmont Christian Church
Tanisha Kizer Community Volunteer
Kelly Nye - Secretary HCA Healthcare
Jordan Michael, CPA - Treasurer Claritas Capital
Roochita Mathur Community Advocate
Kemper Ohlmeyer Freshline Moto Adventure
Terry Scholes Structural Engineer, Retired
Donna Spears First Horizon Bank
Paul Steele Martin & Zerfoss
Mary Scott Thorne CAT Financial
Scott Tonsoni Christian/Ryan Executive Search LLC
Mary Brette Wylly Community Volunteer
Alyssa Yaroma HCA Healthcare
Bridget Ziegler Fifth Third Bank
Mikayla Crumbo (YLC Intern) Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Logan Fletcher (YLC Intern) Loeb & Loeb
Ben Morse (YLC Intern) Vanderbilt University
Board of Directors & Staff
extend so much gratitude to
Circle of 40 Members & Megan McCarthy
for inspiring us to craft positive change every day on behalf of our community’s children.
Community is the commitment we make to each other
When a community is strong, it's more than a collection of streets and buildings—it's a place that helps its residents thrive.
That's why we're committed to building stronger communities as a proud sponsor of Crafting Change.
Thank you
Raising Resilience Tennessee is a leader in helping parents provide safer, more supportive environments that increase their children’s resilience. Our programs are open to all families, yet focus on the most vulnerable. We work with parents through jails, substance recovery facilities, Davidson County Juvenile Court, & those referred through DCS, DHS, Safe Baby Courts, & others. Your support makes you a Change Agent for Children!
https://www.raisingresiliencetn.org/how-we-help/
