Against The Grain

Against the Grain was selected as one of the organizations to be supported by the Nashville Predators Foundation for 2009.  They will be helping to send our kids to camp this summer.  They are an incredible organization and provide tickets throughout the year so the moms, kids and volunteers can attend the games and last summer Gnash came to visit the kids during our summer program.  AtG was also chosen to be one of the featured charities this year, that means we may get some special recognition during next season and they may hold special events with us. 

Thanks again Preds…have a great off season and we'll get em next year.

Through a collaborative effort with Mending Hearts, AtG offered its first 180 class to women in Nashville.  The women were taken through the 180 budget class and had the following results.  When starting the class only 50% of the women said they knew how to write a budget - 90% knew how after completing the class.  60% of the women said they changed their minds about using check-cashing stores and 50% changed their minds about instant tax returns, We-Tote-the-Note car lots and borrowing money against their car title.  These 12 women will continue to get training through their stay at Mending Hearts and our desire is for them to join the 180 program upon graduation. 

We are continuing to look for additional partnerships and opportunities to expand the class offerings in the Nashville area.