26-27 Community Resource Guide

At STEM Prep Academy, we believe that schools and families must work together to help students thrive. We recognize that challenges outside the classroom can affect a student's ability to learn, attend school regularly, and reach their full potential.

Our Family & Community Engagement team works closely with local organizations to connect families with resources that promote student well-being, family stability, and academic success.

Together, we can reduce barriers to learning.

Jeremy Quiñonez

Managing Director of Family & Community Engagement

families@stemprepacademy.org

The TN Homework Hotline is committed to providing academic support by video, phone, or text. Parents or students can contact this service free of charge, in several languages.

This K-12th grade service can offer ongoing tutoring, or a one-time service. See their website for more information.

Text homework to: 615-236-2491

Talk to a tutor: 615-298-6636, or 901-416-1234

Days: Mondays-Thursdays

Hours: 4pm-8pm

Goodwill Career Solutions provides comprehensive support through education, training, and employment services, tailored to assist individuals, including those facing employment barriers. It offers a range of free programs to the public, enabled by the support of generous donors and shoppers. Services include skill-building classes, job placement assistance, and specialized training programs aimed at equipping individuals for meaningful employment opportunities.

Open to students and families 18+ years old.

CLICK HERE for more information.

The following clinics can support with basic health issues and physicals. They generally support families in several languages, and offer medical services to underinsured families. Please note that STEM Prep Academy is not affiliated with any of these organizations.

These are NOT emergency clinics.

Neighborhood Health Clinics 615-227-3000 (walk-in clinic)

Several locations in Nashville area

Lentz Public Health Center 615-313-9972 or 615-340-0573

2500 Charlotte Ave.

Nashville, TN 37209

St Thomas Family Health Center 615-222-1900 (appointment needed)

5201 Charlotte Pike

Nashville, TN 37209

The following resources provide vision resources at discounted prices:

1. Lion’s Club Nashville serves people in zip codes 37201, 37203, 37208, 37209, 37213, 37219 and 37221. If you call (615) 242-8833, they ask for you to leave your name, number, and address. More info can be found here:
   https://tn211.myresourcedirectory.com/index2.php?option=com_cpx&task=resource&id=3250288&view=send&method=print

2. Walmart exams without insurance are $70 and glasses start at $20.

3. Sight for Students program. Phone number is 1-888-290-4964.

4. If they already have a prescription and just need cheap frames, here is a resource: Glasses - Buy Prescription Glasses Online from $6 | Eyebuydirect

Second Harvest Food Bank supports food distribution sites throughout Middle Tennessee. Here is a list of the food pantry sites closest to our campus:

• The Bridge - Mercury Court (located 0.8 miles from our campus)

• Address: 411 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210

• Phone: 615-855-2611

• Open: Every Wednesday 12-1pm

• Star Ministries (located 1.3 miles from our campus)

• Address: 1307 Lewis Street, Nashville, TN 37210

• Phone: 615.254.9239 ext. 109

• Open: Third Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday of the month, 11:30am-1:30pm

Other food distribution locations can be found on the Second Harvest Food Bank website: https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org

If your family needs support with paying rent, water, or electric services the following agencies might be able to help. Please check eligibility requirements. Also note that these agencies may run on short-term grants and funding may be limited.

Metro Action Commission: helps one time in a 12 month period – unsure about the limit of qualifications currently. Funding had been all expended, but MAC did reallocate some funding and is currently operating with limited funds at the moment.

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/metro-action/community-programs/household-assistance

Complete application at link above.

More information call: 615-862-8860

Oasis Youth Homelessness Prevention: provides case management and loss of housing resources. Also may assist with rent or utilities as funds available.

24/7 Crisis & Intake Line: 615-327-4455

NeedLink: assistance program that opens application each Monday morning, and closes once they reach their intake limit for the week. Online application.

Get Help – NeedLink Nashville (https://needlink.org/?page_id=33)

Call: (615) 269-6835

Eviction Right to Counsel (ERTC): free legal services and education to low-income Nashvillians facing eviction.

Contacts: Vanessa.lazon@mnps.org and Monica.reyna@mnps.org

The Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) hosts up to 50 adult students twice per week at SPA Middle School. This class is open to the community and accepts registrations throughout the school year. Offerings include English language development, high school equivalency preparation, citizenship preparation, and digital literacy.

Classes are FREE!

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm

Call 615-315-9681 or visit empowernashville.org for more information.

Families can connect with trusted local non-profit agencies that offer immigration-related resources and services:

• TN Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC): 615-414-1030

• TIRRC provides resources and legal information to the Nashville community. This is the suggested first contact if a family needs general information.

• TN Justice For Our Neighbors (TN JFON): 615-538-7481

• JFON supports families with affordable legal services. This is the suggested contact for families looking for an attorney or legal aid.

Here's what's available:

• Infants & toddlers: Exclusive to charter partners only

• Pre-K (ages 4+): Open to all families

This is perfect for educators who want their children to experience a structured learning environment and build friendships, even if they don't need full-time care.

Colleen Coffey Melchiorre, Ed.D.

Chief Executive Officer

Little Wonders Early Learning Center

6152605055

coco@littlewonderselc.com