The mission of St. Luke’s Community House is to help low income working families,

seniors and individuals in West Nashville achieve their

potential and prevent problems that threaten the stability

of families and community. The vision is to see parents,

children, youth, seniors, and extended family members develop the inner strength

and support to deal with life’s challenges and opportunities.

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Council of Advisors2003 -- 2004

Bettye AbernathyJack O. Bovender

The Rev. Randall DunnavantHoward Gentry

James W. Perkins, Jr.Parker Sherrill

St. Luke’s is a United Way Family Resource Center

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Friends for NeighborsSt. Luke’S

Board of directorS

2004

Beth Callaway AlexanderMelinda O. Bass

Richard M. BrackenTodd Cato

Charles W. Cook, Jr.Cleo Cowan

Ramsey DoranSteve Fridrich

The Rt. Rev. Bertram HerlongAnthony F. Holt

R. Scott Jackson, Jr.John Kimbro

Joe LeviStuart McWhorter

Berkeley H. NichollsJan Baker Pass

Arthur J. Rebrovick, Jr.Claire W. TuckerJerry B. Williams

Betsy WillsHolly Winn

Emily P. Zerfoss

ALCOA FOUNDATION - DIXIEWIREOnly one block away from St. Luke's, DixieWire has supported St. Luke's in so many ways. Lee Whiteside, Human Resource & Manufacturing Manager, presents Jack Bovender with a check from the Alcoa Foundation to purchase playground equipment for our school-age program. DixieWire is a division of Alcoa Fujikura Ltd.

VOLUNTEERS - HCAHCA employees made our transition to the new facility much easier by installing and programming our computers, building our network, setting up our internet access and training our staff. St. Luke's celebrated this generous gift at a thank-you reception for some of these great volunteers

KEVIN HUGHART - NORVELL & WALLACE

LEE GREATHOUSE - GREATHOUSE LANDSCAPING

Kevin Hughart, president of Norvell & Wallace Lumber, comes to work each day across the street from St. Luke's. He personifies a great neighbor. Kevin supplied lumber for the new building, moved playground equipment, and sponsored a golf tournament to raise campaign money.

Lee Greathouse's landscaping business is supplying all the plantings for the new facility making our property blend easily into the neighborhood. Greathouse Landscaping is located just a few blocks across Centennial Blvd. and Lee has been both a generous friend and neighbor.

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A sneak peek into our new facility. We’ve come a long way since 1913... 23,000 sq. ft., a new kitchen, new classrooms, but the same old spirit!

A FRESH look at St. Luke’s

Red Door - Entrance

Food Box

New Kitchen

Mobile Meals Hall

Preschool Classroom

Hallway

Old Living Room

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A sneak peek into our new facility. We’ve come a long way since 1913... 23,000 sq. ft., a new kitchen, new classrooms, but the same old spirit!

A FRESH look at St. Luke’s

Mobile Meals Hall

Old Gym

Preschool Classroom

Hallway

Community Room Preschool Entrance

Playground

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PASS THE PACIFIER!! Donors join in showering the latest addition to St. Luke’s Family

With the impending arrival of St. Luke’s new infant and toddler rooms

(due date: Oct 4th), St. Luke’s hosted a Baby Shower in early August.

Thanks to all those who attended in making this a most memorable

event! In addition to the much needed baby gifts we received that day,

we are more than grateful for the other donors who sent gifts to help

furnish our new nurseries. We couldn’t have done it without you!

St. Luke’S toy Store

Please call us at 350-1134

beginning November 1st to be

matched with a low-income

family or senior living in Old West

Nashville. All Christmas gifts

should be delivered to St. Luke’s

by December 13th.

Adopt-A-Family

Over 400 families (including nearly 900 children) were served during the Christmas season last year between our Toy Store and Adopt-A-Family programs. It's time to start thinking about organizing a toy drive during the holiday season. St. Luke's gives away free, new toys to our low-income families so they have one less thing to worry about during this often-stressful time. Our Toy Store will be held this year December 6th through December 8th so we will need all toys (for ages 0-16) to St. Luke's on Dec. 2nd & 3rd!

Please let us know if you are planning to have a St. Luke’s toy drive by contacting Becky Stubbs, Toy Chair, at 292-7558

or via e-mail at rhstubbs@bellsouth.net.

Above: Baby Brooks & Richmond Williams Below: Shower attendees furnished St. Luke’s infant and toddler rooms with many toys and other needed baby items in August.

Above: Development Director Carol Lynn McCarty accepts a gift from Susan Pitts Dale, Woodmont Realty Broker, to help furnish St. Luke’s new infant and toddler rooms.

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St. Luke’s does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Childcare is funded, in part, under an agreement with the State of TN.

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Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities(615) 350-1134

Toy Store & Adopt-A-Family Registration- Help us screen and collect information from families signing up for our holiday programs and help redistribute toys and gifts. Various time slots are available Nov-Dec.

Food Box- Help us make sure our hungry neighbors have access to the food they need. As a Second Harvest satellite, we operate a very busy food bank and need help packing food boxes during our hours of operation. Lunch included! Great company! Fun working environment! Volunteers needed weekdays 9:30a - 1:30pm. Also - food drive coordinators needed! We are currently experiencing a VERY low supply of food.

Mobile Meals-Deliver meals and companionship to homebound elderly. We currently have a need for a regular driver to deliver meals on Thursdays. In addition, we really need "substitute drivers" we can call on when our 'regulars' are unable to be here. Weekdays 10:30a- Noonish. This is one of the MOST important volunteer jobs because you are really a lifeline to our senior neighbors.

2004 Preschool Graduates

St. Luke’s Light

FALL 2004

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Inside this Issue

Infant & Toddler Rooms showered with gifts

HCA Opens Doors of Hope

St. Luke’s celebrates its 2004 graduates

A look at St. Luke’s New Facility

Holiday Volunteer Opportunites for all ages

On Thursday, September 9th, St. Luke's Community House dedicated their new facility with much celebration. The Right Reverend Bertram Herlong and the Honorable Bill Purcell joined Board Chair Stuart McWhorter and Campaign Chair Jack Bovender in saluting this 91-year-old Episcopal ministry in West Nashville.

Nearly four hundred attendees gathered in the restored "Old Gym" and were treated to red door cookies and lemonade. Guests were able to see the new classrooms, a fabulously equipped kitchen, a remodeled living room, and a spacious preschool library. One of the original red doors was mounted in the entry hall and held the names of all who supported this $5 million project. Guests were given a hand-painted tile produced by the school-age children as a memento of this special day.

A Dedication to Remember: Community Gathers to Celebrate St. Luke’s New Building

Above: BoardMember Todd Cato, The Rt. Rev. Bertram N. Herlong and The Honorable Bill Purcell took part in the festivities.

Above: Melinda Bass, Jerry Williams, Wentworth and Barry Caldwell await the official dedication.

Above: Past and present Board members cut the official ribbon.

Above: Council of Advisor member Jimmie Perkins, The Rt. Rev. Bishop Herlong, Campaign Chair Jack Bovender and The Rev. Tim Taylor enjoyed this special afternoon.Left: Charlie and Mary Cook choose their hand-painted tile.