Nashville Civic Design Center

Mission Statement

The Civic Design Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that works with residents, organizations, and municipalities to advocate for civic design visions and actionable change in communities to improve quality of life for all.

We do this through community engagement and design that strives to actualize our Guiding Principles for Civic Design. We believe that the fields of architecture, community planning, and development should be more accessible and inclusive of the wider population. Starting from youth, people deserve to believe that they have the power to shape their communities, and we are working on actualizing that power to be representative of not only the people, but also the history and culture of a place. It takes work to envision civic design to be socially conscious and equitable, but it takes dedication, strong partnerships, and community pride to shape the outcome of design.

Nashville Coaching Coalition

Mission Statement

Mission: We develop full-hearted coaches who prepare young people for life.
Belief: Youth athletics provides the most strategic opportunity to help young people be mentally and emotionally prepared for life
Vision: Athletics teaches every kid they belong and matter for who they are not how they perform.
PEOPLE > PERFORMANCE
Niche: Emotional development for athletic coaches and directors.

Nashville Conflict Resolution Center

Mission Statement

Community mediation keeps people out of court so they can focus on their work, their families, and their communities. In partnership with TN courts and other agencies, Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) empowers low-income individuals and families in Middle Tennessee to resolve and move beyond conflict through this collaborative form of justice.

Nashville Debate League Incorporated

Mission Statement

The Nashville Debate League is dedicated providing opportunities for high school students in the Metro Nashville Public Schools District to participate in competitive, research-based policy debate. Our program provides a structure and support for policy debate activities for Nashville’s public schools through comprehensive (coach & student) training, personalized coaching assistance, and local opportunities for competition that teach, empower, and equip students with the advocacy skills and life skills necessary to make a meaningful and positive impact in the world.