Our Kids on News 2
The Penn State scandal is bringing more awareness to the issue of child sexual abuse. News 2 recently interviewed Our Kids Social Worker and Expansion Director, Lisa Dupree. To watch the interview, click here.
News & Events
Have You Visited Your Local Daily’s Today?
Every time you choose to visit one of the 72 Daily’s locations, you’re buying locally. That means you’re helping support local jobs, local causes and local culture. Daily’s owners have been part of this community for generations. Supporting Our Kids… read more
Urgent Need for Toys and Books
For the children who come to Our Kids, an important part of their visit is being able to choose a new toy, book or other item to take home. Community donations to the toy closet provide much-needed comfort and support… read more
It Takes a Village
“In the village (of Lwala,) you don’t belong to your parents, you belong to everyone.” Milton Ochieng It takes a village, really, to do anything well. In the busyness of the day or the bureaucracy of the moment, we forget… read more
Soup Sunday Success!
The 18th Annual Allstate Our Kids Soup Sunday, presented by Ford, was a huge success! Thanks to the generosity of 47 of Nashville’s finest restaurants, over 1,400 guests enjoyed delicious soup, and the event raised more than $92,000 to support… read more
IMI-Tennessee Honored For Support
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has named Irving Materials, Tennessee, as the 2011 Concrete Cares Award recipient. The award program was created in October 2010 by NRMCA’s Manufacturers, Products & Services Division to recognize outstanding contributions in community service… read more
2011 Allstate Our Kids Soup Sunday
The Allstate Our Kids Soup Sunday, presented by Ford, is fantastic family fun featuring delicious soups from over 50 local restaurants. Bring your friends and family and roam LP Field’s Club Level tasting homemade – and occasionally exotic – soups… read more
Feeling Grateful and Proud!
A Message from the Executive Director This was a year to remember for the Our Kids family. We faced both challenges and opportunities with resourcefulness and imagination. The biggest challenge was the extreme water damage from the flood of 2010… read more
The imi Irving Materials Our Kids Klassic Golf Tournament 2010
The 2010 imi Our Kids Golf Tournament broke all records for attendance and money raised. The event netted $92,000 to support the essential activities of the Our Kids clinic, and both a.m. and p.m. tournaments were sold out. Special features… read more
Founder’s Day Celebrates the Junior League of Nashville
September 16, 2010 was a red letter day for Our Kids. Board and staff hosted the Founder’s Day Celebration to commemorate the courage and vision of the Junior League as founders of Our Kids in 1987. Junior League volunteer placements… read more