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WHO ARE
BUILDING 
LIVES

We Are Building Lives, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was formed by a group of middle Tennessee business leaders, who recognized the severity of Nashville’s homeless veterans’ situation. Most regrettably, over twenty percent of Nashville’s homeless are honorably discharged veterans. Building Lives Foundation, Inc. is committed to assisting Nashville’s veterans by providing one-on-one mentoring, health and psychological care referrals, employment, transportation, housing and financial education. Our singular goal is to support and transition each client to become productive members of our community.

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Building Lives continues to help veterans in need through the support of our Sponsors,  Staff and Board Members who work together to further our cause.

For information on our programs, or to apply for assistance please contact:

TEL: (615) 678-4967

Our Staff

Jeff Upton

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Executive Director

Kevin Wilkinson

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Operations Director

Tiffany Childers

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Director, Marketing & Development 

Jarvous Glynn

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Operations Manager

Dr. Eric Stanberry

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Clinical Liaison | Case Manager

Our Board

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Board President

Senior Product Analyst

HCA Healthcare

Anna Rascon

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Board Vice President

Senior Legal Counsel

HCA Healthcare

Jessica Cunningham Lim

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Board Treasurer

VP Branch Manager

United Community Bank

Josh McNatt

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Board Secretary

Chief Petty Officer

U.S. Coast Guard (Ret)

Nicholas George

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Board Member

Founder & CEO

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Stacey Smith

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Board Member

Litigation Associate

Baker Donelson

Tyler Wampler

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Board Member

Assistant Vice President

Alliance Bernstein

Matt Smith

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Board Member

President, Hines Furlong Line, Inc

Kent Furlong

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Board Member

Real Estate Agent

Zach Taylor Real Estate

Kevin Ranchino

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Board Member

Parter at HFA

Jake Eaton

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    Board Member

    Sean Miller

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      Board Member

      Karen Ard

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      Advisor

      Grant Consultant

      Audra Davis Consulting

      Audra Davis

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      Co-Founder & Advisor

      Tim Gregath

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      Our Sponsors

      Thanks to our sponsor contributions, We Are Building Lives can do the work necessary to insure that no veterans are left behind.

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      KEVIN WILKINSON

      Operations Director
      Kevin@WeAreBuildingLives.org

      SUPPORT US

      For information on our programs, how to volunteer, how to apply for assistance, or for other questions regarding our foundation, please contact:

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      JEFF UPTON

      Executive Director
      Jeff@WeAreBuildingLives.org

      CONTACT US

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