Nations Ministry Center currently operates a Refugee Center in West Nashville. At the
Refugee Center, we sponsor the following programs:
Kindergarten Readiness
A
team of dedicated volunteers and Heather Cain, program director, provide a high quality learning environment for 15 refugee
preschoolers. With many of their parents unable to speak English yet, this program is the primary way these little ones
learn English and are introduced to American school culture. Besides learning the ABC's and the 123's, the children
also learn key school survival phrases and how to behave in a school setting.
The program currently operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:30-12:00 (unless
Metro schools are closed for bad weather or holidays). There is always a need for volunteers. Contact us to learn
more!
Nations Academy
Nations Academy, the umbrella term for our youth programs,
provides multiple learning opportunities for youth. Now, we offer an after-school program Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
from 4:20-5:45 (except when Metro schools are closed). Contact us to volunteer!
English Language Center
Nations
Ministry Center also seeks to provide educational opportunities for adults. Our English Language Center provides focused
English learning opportunities for refugee adults. Class schedules change with regularity; please contact us for
more information.
Summer Academy
While school is out,
NMC is hard at work providing education opportunities for refugee youth. Each summer, NMC provided transportation to
4 weeks of ELL summer school for 22 children. Local church groups and volunteers provide recreation and tutoring opportunities.
We also sponsor THE BIG READ, a reading program.
