Our Programs
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Emergency Shelter
Emergency Shelter provides an LGBTQ+ affirming, safer sleeping environment, a warm meal, and a hot shower to unhoused young adults 18-26 years old. This program operates from Nov 1st - March 31st.
Emergency Shelter has been the heart of Launch Pad since 2014. These simple shelter spaces are supported by a network of church hosts. It’s not fancy, but our staff and volunteers work to create a welcoming, secure, and healing environment for our guests.
Questions? Email chelsea@nashvillelaunchpad.com
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Mobile Housing Navigation Center (MHNC)
We opened our Mobile Housing Navigation Center in Nashville in the beginning of 2024. This grant funded, year-round center offers 13 sleeping pods for unhoused young adults, 18-24, to stay in for 120 days while receiving case management support.
Participation in this program first requires being entered into Nashville's Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS). Click here to view the HMIS Privacy Policy.
Questions? Email maxine@nashvillelaunchpad.com or madelynn@nashvillelaunchpad.com
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Independent-Supported Living Program (ISLP)
Launched in 2021, ISLP provides apartment accommodations to unhoused young adults, 18-26 years old. Residents can take up to six months to focus on employment, the search for permanent housing, education goals, and more.
Residents can receive mail, leave belongings, and create a routine by returning to the same, familiar place night after night while protected from the Nashville heat or cold.
Please note, this program is primarily filled internally by young adults identified in our other programs.
Meet the Team
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HG
he/him
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
hg@nashvillelaunchpad.com
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Kelli
she/her
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
kelli@nashvillelaunchpad.com
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Corrine
she/her
DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT
corrine@nashvillelaunchpad.com
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Emi
she/her/ella
BOARD CHAIR
emicanahuati@nashvillelaunchpad.com
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Blake
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BOARD SECRETARY
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Melinda
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BOARD TREASURER
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Amiee
she/they
BOARD MEMBER
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Ashley
she/her
BOARD MEMBER
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Emily
she/her
BOARD MEMBER
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Jeremy
he/him
BOARD MEMBER
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Joshua
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BOARD MEMBER
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Robert
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BOARD MEMBER
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Stephanie
she/her
BOARD MEMBER
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Tina
she/her
BOARD MEMBER
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Derek
FOUNDER, EX-OFFICIO