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The Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative (GFBCI) mobilizes Tennessee's Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) to unite with state government in serving vulnerable Tennesseans.

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In Tennessee, Everything is Possible

When non-profit organizations, faith-based communities, and state government work together to improve the lives of every Tennessean.

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The Volunteer Mentorship Initiative connects caring Tennesseans with incarcerated and returning individuals to restore dignity, build purpose, and strengthen communities through one-to-one mentorship.
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Every Child TN mobilizes all Tennesseans to care for children, youth, and families before, during, and after foster care.
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The Human Flourishing Initiative is a community- driven, statewide movement, supported by state and local agencies, that aligns government, nonprofits, and faith communities around what matters most: people living with stability,
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"Government is not the answer to some of our greatest problems ... We the people are the ones to address our greatest problems."

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A celebration of hope! @hopesmilesdentalcenter @hopesmiles_org hosted a commu...
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A celebration of hope! @hopesmilesdentalcenter @hopesmiles_org hosted a community event to celebrate the opening of their new Nashville dental clinic — providing emergent and restorative dental care that serves people who cannot access or afford high-quality dental. What an incredible service to our communities. @governorsinitiative #dental #hopesmiles #nashville
A celebration of hope! @hopesmilesdentalcenter @hopesmiles_org hosted a community event to celebrate the opening of their new Nashville dental clinic — providing emergent and restorative dental care that serves people who cannot access or afford high-quality dental. What an incredible service to our communities. @governorsinitiative #dental #hopesmiles #nashville
Wonderful work led by Foster 180 and Safe and Secure TN, a program of Empower...
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Wonderful work led by Foster 180 and Safe and Secure TN, a program of Empowered To Connect in Judge Barry Tatum Court (Lebanon, TN).  @demlees, the Middle TN Regional Director for @governorsinitiative, heralded their work as a first of its kind to impact many children and families who come through juvenile court. #tennessee #juvenile #children #family @empoweredtoconnect @safeandsecuretn
Wonderful work led by Foster 180 and Safe and Secure TN, a program of Empowered To Connect in Judge Barry Tatum Court (Lebanon, TN).  @demlees, the Middle TN Regional Director for @governorsinitiative, heralded their work as a first of its kind to impact many children and families who come through juvenile court. #tennessee #juvenile #children #family @empoweredtoconnect @safeandsecuretn
This week in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson the #EveryChildTN team (@gover...
This week in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson the #EveryChildTN team (@governorsinitiative and @tn_dcs) are with the incredible network partners who do so much to care for Tennessee’s foster children, youth, and families. Getting ready for the launch! Exciting to see so many amazing people, leaders, and organizations — as well as houses of worship — collaborate on behalf of vulnerable children. #tennessee #children #fostercare
This week in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson the #EveryChildTN team (@governorsinitiative and @tn_dcs) are with the incredible network partners who do so much to care for Tennessee’s foster children, youth, and families. Getting ready for the launch! Exciting to see so many amazing people, leaders, and organizations — as well as houses of worship — collaborate on behalf of vulnerable children. #tennessee #children #fostercare
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Unite & Mobilize Tennesseans To Serve Our State's Most Vulnerable

The Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative was created by the Tennessee legislature in 2019 in response to Governor Bill Lee's vision to leverage the power and possibilities of Tennessee's faith communities and non-profit organizations -- in partnership with state government -- to solve the state's most challenging issues.

With over 11,500 houses of worship and 30,000 non-profit organization across Tennessee -- and 23 state departments -- the Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative is uniquely positioned as a nimble and proactive problem-solver for the state's diverse challenges -- from re-entry of incarcerated men and women to supporting children, youth, and families in foster care.

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