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"Our
mission is to provide educational opportunities and training
in the arts
through the power and in the name of Jesus Christ"
General Information
Founded in 1994 by Tom and Kim Shumate. Incorporated
1995.
Directed by Brent and Angie MacDonald since 2002
A non-profit, non-denominational, tax-exempt 501(c)3 ministry
Special focus on helping at-risk children.
Operates 12 months per year
Located in the inner-city Vine Hill District of Nashville, TN
Serving up to 75 children each week day
There is a waiting list of children wanting to participate
Helping families
Daily program free of charge to all children and their families
Facilities are owned by Cottage Cove
Cottage Cove runs on funds provided by donations.
Governed by a diverse, independent, Board
of Directors.
The current chairman of the board is Mark Richard.
630 Benton Ave.
Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615-292-2303
eMail: info@cottagecove.org
Services
Out
of school and summer program for children and youth
Full day summer camp program
Involvement
with the local school, children’s teachers, and parents.
Curriculum
is developed by the staff of Cottage Cove
Daily
snacks
Reward
store – "Nothing costs money but nothing is free"
Children earn
“points” through their attendance, participation and
behavior to purchase things they need and want for themselves or
their family.
Playground
& recreation
"Super Tuesday" evening program and meal
Field
trips
Children earn
"stars" through homework and reading to earn special trips
which may include local sports or educational events, drama &
arts related functions, extraordinary experiences such as flying or
visiting businesses, and special recreational trips including the zoo.
Bible
memory verse incentive program
Daily
/ Weekly / Quarterly Activities
Tutoring and
homework help in all subjects
Flash card testing
Bible study
Reading & Phonics
General Music Classes
Musical Instrument Lessons
Voice & Choir
Crafts & Art Classes
Digital photography
Dance
Science
Sewing
Cooking
Gymnastics
Research Class
Jewelry Making
Pet care responsibilities
Staff Positions
Executive
Director
Program
Staff
Interns
Volunteers
Many volunteers
are used everyday and come from numerous walks of life and churches
around the Nashville area
Work
Study Students
During the school
year, some eligible students from area colleges participate through
work study programs.
Staff salaries
are dependant on general missions support
Interns are
dependant on directly raised missions support
Special and
Fund Raising Events
Evening
of Elegance – November Event
An Evening
of Elegance is our premier fund raiser which includes a Silent
Auction consisting of art work by the Children of Cottage Cove,
donated items and services from businesses, recording artists, etc.
The evening is a semi-formal event complete with a multi-course
dinner and features a program focusing on the children and ministry
of Cottage Cove.
Christmas
with Dignity – December Event
Every year we have
a day before Christmas that we set aside for the parents and
guardians of the children who attend Cottage Cove. Brand new donated
items from bicycles to Barbie dolls are set up in a fashioned store
and can be "purchased" at a mere fraction of their retail
prices. We provide free refreshments and free Christmas wrapping.
This event came about after seeing parents watch their children
receive “gifts from strangers” that they wished they were
able to purchase. Thus, the “Dignity” is restored to them
as they now provide for their own children. Parents and guardians are
always told in advance when this day will be held so that they can
save for the event. Christmas with Dignity is
one of our most successful programs and has brought us closer to the
children’s families.
Sources of
Funding & Support
Donations
from individuals and families are our primary support (80%+)
Corporate
donations and churches
A few grants from foundations
Gifts-in-kind donations of materials and supplies
Future Plans
& Dreams
Multiple
locations serving additional Nashville neighborhoods.
Enlarged
facilities – indoor gym, more classrooms.
In 2006 we were
able to purchase the vacant property behind us enabling the expansion
of our playground and recreational area!
Additional
child transport vehicle [mini-bus].
Due to new booster
seat regulations and insurance concerns a mini-bus is our primary
focus for a new transport vehicle.
Evening
ministry and tutoring specifically for older teens.
Weekly
Bible study for the whole family.
Beginning in the
summer of 2005 we have affiliated Sunday fellowships which we would
like to see grow.
To
provide better salaries and benefits to all full time staff.
Additional
full-time staff will be required to see the scope and substance of
our program increase.
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