Story and Mission
In the summer of 2012 , a group of Mobile citizens came together who were inspired by Judge Edmond Naman ' s concern for the long-term welfare of young people in tragic circumstances . During that summer , Dr . Norman McCrummen brought together a group of agencies , churches , businessmen , teachers , counselors , civil servants and parents . Partnering with The Children ’ s Policy Council , this team was able to identify the following needs as the most pressing : education , mentoring , transportation , and ensuring ( to the degree possible ) a safe and healthy living environment . Those efforts became what is known today as NEST .
Our Impact
NEST serves the needs of at-risk youth and families in Mobile county through partnerships with agencies , organizations and individuals . Our goal is to nurture children , equip parents , strengthen families and transform communities .
NEST teams help youth achieve academic , employment and personal goals . Teams also help families with employment , budgeting , meal planning , housing and more . NEST parents may also qualify for participation in our Parent Management Training program aimed at teaching positive parenting skills . Our hope is that teams and families will develop a relationship to last a lifetime through their NEST experience .
How To Do Some Good :
Volunteer : All volunteers must pass a Criminal Background Investigation , Child Abuse / Neglect Central Registry Clearance and reference check . Once an entire team ’ s application has been approved , applicants will be contacted by NEST for their youth assignment .
To become a NEST volunteer , please visit www . nestofmobile . org or call 251-604-3131 for more information .
SPOTLIGHT
Above : Team Silver Lining
What a proud day ! Congratulations to Lexi on her high school graduation ! This is a beautiful example of what the love and dedication of a NEST team can do . Thank you to Team Silver Lining members Traci Fusaiotti , Tammie Sullivan , Mimi Peters , Ines Mersch and Phyllis Hood for your love and commitment to Lexi and to our NEST mentoring program . This is truly what NEST is all about — Nurturing Children , Equipping Parents , Strengthening Families and Transforming Communities !
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Left : Noah & Pete
Above : Jags Game
Contact Us
251-604-3131 www . nestofmobile . org 55 Midtown Park E ., Mobile , AL 36606 Carole R . Grant , Executive Director info @ nestofmobile . org @ nestofmobile
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