Park Center

11/24/2025

🎉 Save the Date: February 25th! 🎉

Get ready this event is going to be bigger, better, and more exciting than ever! Now in its 29th year, we've built on the already wonderful evening to bring new experiences your way, all to support Park Center’s mission of empowering our neighbors living with mental illness and substance use disorder to live, work and thrive in their communities. 💜

We’re also deeply honored to celebrate the life and legacy of Debbie Carroll, whose impact continues to inspire our community.

✨ Big updates and ticket info are coming soon so stay tuned!
You’re not going to want to miss this.

11/21/2025

There’s still time to make the holidays brighter, but not much! ⏰🍪
Don't wait, get yours today: https://hubs.li/Q03VdbhF0

Every Jar of Hope you purchase does more than make cookies or brownies…
It helps someone in Nashville take a real step toward recovery.

✨ Your $15 purchase supports:
🏠 Safe, stable housing
💼 Job and life-skills training
💚 Mental health recovery programs
🙌 Hands-on work experience for Park Center members assembling each jar

But the clock is ticking, Jars of Hope are only available through December 3rd, and supplies won't last.

If you’ve been planning to order, now is the time.
Your purchase isn’t just a sweet gift.
It’s a lifeline. 💚❤️

👉 Order before they’re gone: https://hubs.li/Q03VdbhF0

11/19/2025

🎄✨ Behind Every Jar Is a Story of Hope ✨🎄
Get yours before they're gone! https://hubs.li/Q03TT6KL0

Did you know your Jar of Hope purchase does more than make delicious cookies or brownies? It helps change a life. 💚

Every jar is hand-assembled by Park Center members in our Day Program, individuals working hard every day toward stability, recovery, and independence. When they create these jars, they’re gaining real-world skills, building confidence, and taking pride in something they made from start to finish.

And when you buy one or two, you’re investing directly in their journey.

✨ $15 per jar — Chocolate Chip or Brownie
✨ Supports mental health recovery and employment pathways
✨ Only available through December 3rd
✨ Supplies are running low!

These make thoughtful gifts for:
🎁 Teachers
🎁 Coworkers
🎁 Neighbors
🎁 Hosts
🎁 Or anyone who loves a meaningful holiday treat

Your purchase = hope + opportunity + the sweetest holiday treat in town.

👉 Order yours before they sell out: https://hubs.li/Q03TT6KL0

11/18/2025

Welcome to the Team, Erin Burke!

Park Center is excited to welcome our newest staff member, Erin Burke, to the team!
We’re thrilled to have you join us and bring your passion to our mission of supporting individuals on their paths to recovery, stability, and independence.

Please help us give Erin a warm Park Center welcome!

11/15/2025

🌟 Big News at Park Center! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to share that our Operations Team was recognized at the Streamline Healthcare Solutions Users Conference and took home $5,000 for their winning poster presentation!

Their project showcased how Park Center is leveraging technology to improve quality, streamline processes, and strengthen the support we provide to our members every single day.

Our staff work tirelessly both on the front lines and behind the scenes to ensure our members receive the compassionate, effective care they deserve. This recognition is a testament to their innovation, dedication, and impact.

👏 Thank you for this recognition and congratulations to the entire team!
Your work is moving Park Center forward and transforming lives across Middle Tennessee.

11/14/2025

💜 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Park Center’s Community Partner Meeting this week! 💜

We were grateful for the chance to learn more about the incredible work happening at Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital and the Urban League of Middle TN. Your commitment to our community inspires us every day. Ascension was also kind enough to sponsor Donuts and Coffee for the event!

And a huge shoutout to everyone who brought non-perishable food donations! Thanks to your generosity, we delivered a meaningful contribution to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to support families across Middle Tennessee. 🙌

Thank you as well to the United Way of Greater Nashville for providing the space for us to gather. Partnerships like these strengthen the network of care that so many of our neighbors rely on.

We’re already looking forward to the next meeting! If you’d like to get involved, email amanda.mckey@parkcenternashville.org to join our mailing list.

💜 Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community.

11/13/2025

🎄✨ Jars of Hope Are Back! ✨🎄
Order yours Today! Available at: https://hubs.li/Q03T4L5v0

💚♥️The holidays just got sweeter — and more meaningful! 💚❤️

Park Center’s Jars of Hope fundraiser is back for a limited time! Each festive jar is beautifully layered with all the dry ingredients you need to make:
🍪 Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies or 🍫 Rich Fudgy Brownies

But these jars aren’t just treats — they’re acts of kindness.

💚 Every purchase helps people in Nashville living with mental illness and substance-use disorders find safe housing, meaningful work, and the support they need to recover and thrive.

Even better, each jar is hand-assembled with care by Park Center members in our Day Program, giving them hands-on experience, confidence, and pride in their progress.

That means your purchase supports recovery TWICE — once financially, and once through empowerment. 🙌

🎁 Perfect for teachers, coworkers, friends, or anyone who deserves a little holiday cheer!

✨ $15 each — Chocolate Chip or Brownie
✨ Available ONLY through December 3rd
✨ Supplies are limited — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

👉 Order now and give the gift of hope: https://hubs.li/Q03T4L5v0

11/08/2025

💜 Community. Connection. Compassion. 💜

The past few weeks have been truly inspiring for all of us at Park Center!

In addition to our ongoing work supporting our members, we’ve been out in the community — listening, engaging, and making a difference. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to 👇

✨ Partnered with Hands On Nashville during Volunteer Kickoff Week, connecting with neighbors ready to serve.
✨ Helped create 100+ employment opportunities at the Second Chance Job Fair.
✨ Brought smiles to underserved children at the Martha O’Bryan Trunk-or-Treat.
✨ Co-Hosted Beyond the Bridge screening event, sparking meaningful conversation about solutions to the homelessness crisis.
✨ Celebrated our operations team who were recognized and awarded $5000 at the Streamline Conference in Chicago for their work to utilize technology to improve quality and efficiency across the organization.
✨ Celebrated our own David Dempsey and Aiza Herrera, honored as finalists at the Salute to Excellence Awards by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.
✨ Capped it off with laughter and generosity at our Perfect Timing themed comedy fundraiser at Zanies Nashville — raising awareness and critical support for our mission.

Through all of this, Park Center continues to stand by individuals living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and housing instability, while helping lead the way toward a more compassionate, connected Nashville.

We couldn’t be prouder of our staff, leadership, and volunteers who make this impact possible every single day. Join us in creating a Nashville where no one is left behind and EVERYONE has a chance to live, work, and thrive in OUR community. Visit https://hubs.li/Q03SdWL-0 to see all the ways you can help us make a difference!

11/07/2025

💜 Celebrating Excellence in Our Community! 💜

A huge thank-you to the Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle Tennesseefor hosting an inspiring Salute to Excellence awards ceremony yesterday! The event brought together leaders from across Nashville’s nonprofit and business communities to honor the dedication and impact of those working to make our city stronger.

We’re incredibly proud of David Dempsey, Park Center’s CFO and finalist for the CFO of the Year award, and Aiza Herrera, finalist for Frontline Caregiver of the Year award. These two embody Park Center’s mission and the heart of our work every day and we couldn't be a happier for you.

It truly takes a village to make a difference, and we are so grateful to be part of this amazing one right here in Middle Tennessee.

11/04/2025

Join the Conversation on Homelessness in Middle Tennessee

If you’re in Middle Tennessee and care about addressing the homelessness crisis impacting communities across the nation, we invite you to join us this Thursday at 6 PM for an important discussion on solutions, collaboration, and hope.

Meaningful change happens when communities come together, your voice and perspective matter.

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

🎉 Thank You to Our Amazing Supporters! 🎉

A huge shoutout to all the incredible local businesses who donated gift certificates and raffle items for our fundraiser this weekend, you made it a huge success! 💜

It truly takes a village to do the work Park Center does, and we couldn’t do it without this kind of community support.

Special thanks to:
🌮 Ladybird Taco
🥪 Mitchell Deli
☕ Bongo Java Coffee Roasters
🎨 Tabla Rasa
🍖 Edley’s Bar-B-Que
🍕 Five Points Pizza
🎤 Zanies Nashville
⭐ Starbucks

Your generosity helps Park Center continue providing housing, mental health, and recovery services for individuals in our community. Together, we’re making a difference in Middle Tennessee! 💜