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.
Nightly Emergency Shelter has been the heart of Launch Pad since 2014. These simple shelter spaces are supported by a network of church hosts. t’s not fancy, but our staff and volunteers are trained in trauma-informed care and all work to create a welcoming, secure, and healing environment for our guests.
Questions? Email alec@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 12 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 Homeelessness Management Information System (HMIS). Click here to view the HMIS Privacy Policy.
Questions? Email maxine@nashvillelaunchpad.com or arson@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. Guests can take up to six months to focus on employment, the search for permanent housing, education goals, and more.
Guests 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.
Questions? Email alec@nashvillelaunchpad.com
Meet the Team
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HG
he/him
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
hg@nashvillelaunchpad.com
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Alec
he/they
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
alec@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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Stephanie
she/her
BOARD VICE CHAIR
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Andrew
he/him
BOARD TREASURER
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Emily
she/her
BOARD MEMBER
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Blake
he/him
BOARD MEMBER
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Justin
he/him
BOARD MEMBER
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Amiee
she/her/they
BOARD MEMBER
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Melinda
she/her
BOARD MEMBER
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Robert
he/him
BOARD MEMBER
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Ashley
she/her
BOARD MEMBER
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Derek
FOUNDER, EX-OFFICIO
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Headshots taken by Emily April Allen