Foston Foundation
Oct 17, 2023
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Foston Foundation to train caring adults to be able to guide at-risk Youth to adulthood by helping them establish all twelve of their identities and go through all three phases of adolescence. At the same time the Guides are finding and nurturing the teens gifts and neutralizing any Invisible Esteem Destroyers (IED) or any Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) that are found along the way.
Foundation for Tennessee Chess
Oct 17, 2023
Mission Statement
The Foundation for Tennessee Chess (Nashville Chess Center) is a non-profit corporation whose primary purpose is to educate the public about the game, art, science, sport and discipline of chess, with a particular focus on the education of secondary and elementary age students. The study of chess and participating in chess-related activities has been shown to promote numerous educational benefits among school-age children including the enhancement of logical reasoning skills, higher standardized test scores in both math and reading, and improved patience and greater self-esteem. To accomplish its mission, the Nashville Chess Center sponsors instructional programs in local schools, conducts chess lessons chess classes, chess coaching seminars, chess tournaments and chess camps, among other activities. These programs are funded primarily through donations from foundations, corporations and private individuals.
Franklin Housing Collaborative
Oct 17, 2023
Mission Statement
To promote affordable/workforce housing to various income levels and provide assistance to low-income individuals to impart better life, social, economic and personal skills to foster self-improvement and self-sufficiency through education, instruction and guidance.
Franklin Tomorrow, Inc.
Oct 17, 2023
Mission Statement
Franklin Tomorrow engages the community, fosters collaboration and advocates for a shared vision for the future of Franklin. That shared vision includes a vibrant economy, great people, distinct character, and robust neighborhoods. Since being founded in 2000, Franklin Tomorrow has held numerous community forums and visioning processes, as well as community events.
Since its founding, Franklin Tomorrow has worked to create an environment that promotes community involvement with events, educational programs, and community forums. Starting in 2018, Franklin Tomorrow’s On The Table initiative brought people together over a meal to discuss how they as engaged citizens can preserve or enhance the community.
Strong collaborations have been formed between the City of Franklin, the local Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Special School District, other nonprofits, but most importantly with and among the people who live, work and play in Franklin. A culture has been created in Franklin to engage the community on a broad array of important topics in a way that keeps the community connected through:
– On the Table
– Breakfast with the Mayors
– Frank Talks
– Envision Franklin/Planapalooza™
– Unite Williamson
– State of the City
– Citizen Survey
As demand among residents grew for increased parkland and amenities, in 2011, Franklin Tomorrow created a nonprofit LLC called Friends of Franklin Parks (FOFP), dedicated to the preservation, protection, expansion, and stewardship of the City’s existing and future parkland. Since its founding, FOFP has been responsible for more than $2 million in park expansion and enhancement projects, including construction of a multi-purpose arena and increased funding by the City for restoration of historic structures on City parkland.