The Tennessee Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-TN) represents 1,800 professional social workers and social work students across the state. The association promotes, develops and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its work and advocacy. For more information about NASW TN chapter, please visit their website.
The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) is a statewide non-profit organization that seeks to build partnerships to support the delivery of effective civil legal services for low-income and elderly Tennesseans. The goal of TALS is to establish a commitment to increased financial and advocate support for Tennessee legal services programs. For more information on TALS and legal aid in Tennessee, please visit their website by clicking on the icon. For more information about TALS please visit their website.
The Tennessee Coalition of the Alzheimer's Association (TCAA) is a unified voice in Tennessee dedicated to increasing awareness about Alzheimer's disease and the Alzheimer's Association AND advocating for state law and public policy that benefit persons with Alzheimer's disease, their families, and caregivers throughout Tennessee.TCAA is committed to advocating for programs that offer quality care and meet the health and social support needs of Tennesseans with Alzheimer's and their care partners. For more information concerning The Tennessee Alzheimer's Association, please visit the MidSouth Alzheimer's Chapter website ,the Eastern Tennessee's Chapter website or contact the Northeast/Southeast Chapter at 1-800-616-1922.
Tennessee Conservation Voters is a coalition of Tennessee environmental, conservation, and preservation groups dedicated to electing environmentally responsible state officials and holding them accountable for safeguarding the natural heritage of Tennessee through the making of prudent laws. For more information on the TCV, please visit their website.
Stewart Clifton presents 2008 Legislative Friends Awards
Since 1979, The Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM) has fostered healthy neighborhoods and communities by improving the performance of nonprofit organizations addressing critical issues and serving undeserved populations. CNM is now continuing the work of The Association of Nonprofit Executives (ANE) to build the individual and collective capacities of chief executives leading the non-profit sector in improving the quality of life in Middle Tennessee. In this capacity, CNM will be active in monitoring legislative activity at the state and local level on issues that impact nonprofit organizations and the clients they serve. For more information about CNM please visit them at www.cnm.org.
The Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. TAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization. For more information on TAEYC, please visit their website.
The League of Women Voters of Tennessee is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to anyone supporting the League's mission and advocacy. League advocacy (lobbying) is based on positions reached by the membership after careful study and discussion. Educational and Voter Service activities are funded through the League's Education Fund. For more information about the League of Women Voters of TN visit their website.
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