Foundation News
$2 Million Awarded to Nonprofit Agencies in Middle Tennessee
The West End Home Foundation held its 4th Annual Grant Awards Breakfast on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Grant awards totaling $2 million were distributed to thirty-four nonprofit agencies to support their work with older adults in Middle Tennessee. These agencies bring the Foundation's mission to life - enriching the lives of older adults - by providing a comprehensive and compassionate system of care to support people as they age. The West End Home Foundation is proud to be a funding partner with these incredible organizations that impact lives and strengthen our communities. Services supported with WEHF funding include advocacy, enrichment & socialization, food & nutrition, healthcare, housing, transportation and wellness & supportive care. Advocacy: $285,000.00 Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee Guardianship and Trusts Corporation Mid-Cumberland Human Resource [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“A Heartfelt Mission”
The West End Home Foundation released [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]