$2 Million Awarded to Nonprofit Agencies in Middle Tennessee
The West End Home Foundation held its 4th [...]
Historical marker dedicated in honor of the Old Woman’s Home
The West End Home Foundation recently was pleased to announce the dedication of a historical marker to pay tribute to the Old Woman’s Home, a Nashville institution founded in 1891. A dedication ceremony took place on Monday, November 5. The program included remarks made by Mayor Briley, Jim Forkum, Chairperson of the Historical Commission, [...]
NPT Reports: Aging Matters “Loneliness and Isolation”
NPT has released a new documentary in the Aging Matters series entitled "Loneliness and Isolation". It addresses the complicated relationship between loneliness and isolation among older adults, the negative impact that loneliness and/or isolation can have on health and longevity, and strategies to reduce or prevent their occurance. The program premiered on [...]
WEHF Awards $1.68 million to Middle Tennessee Agencies
The West End Home Foundation presented checks totaling $1.68 [...]
“A Heartfelt Mission”
The West End Home Foundation released a book on November 15, 2017 documenting its 125-year history of serving older adults in Middle Tennessee. A Heartfelt Mission [...]
Congratulations Salute to Excellence Winners!
Each year the Center for Nonprofit Management honors nonprofit agencies in Middle Tennessee for exemplary service. This year's Salute Awards Ceremony took place on October 2, 2017 at the Omni Hotel. WEHF congratulates all of the winners and gives a special recognition to the agencies that are currently receiving WEHF grant funds: The Nashville [...]
91 year-old is the new face of The Nations
Australian street artist Guido van Helten has converted an old brick grain silo into a piece of art depicting The Nations neighborhood. As he researched the project, he visited St. Luke's Community House and found his inspiration for the mural within their walls. Lee Estes, a 91 year-old native Nashvillian has lived his entire life in The Nations. [...]
NPT Aging Matters: Aging & the Workplace
A new documentary in the NPT Aging Matters series entitled "Aging & the Workplace" will premier on Thursday, April 27 at 8:00 pm. The West End Home Foundation provided funding for the production of this and other award winning NPT documentaries that address critical issues impacting our aging population."The [...]
WEHF Distributes $1.28 Million to Nonprofit Agencies
The West End Home Foundation has distributed $1.28 million to twenty-four nonprofit agencies serving middle TN senior adults. The awards were presented at a breakfast [...]
WEHF Celebrates 125 years of Community Service
The West End Home Foundation celebrated its 125th anniversary on October 13, 2016. The Old Woman's Home, later to be renamed The West End Home for Ladies was founded in 1891 to provide residential care to elderly women. (A complete history of [...]