YMCA Foundation Middle Tennessee

 

                                       

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 YMCA Foundation of Middle Tennessee - the Adam J. Stein Fund builds on the life and legacy of Adam Stein through a highly popular Inner-city basketball tournament known as the "Holiday Game" and through their partnership with the Y-BUILD Program. Their mission is to support urban young men between the ages of 18-24 to grow in spirit, mind and body while providing training in construction skills leading to viable career opportunities.

Y-BUILD is a 12-month career development program like no other. The approach is holistic and empowers young men to take responsibility for building their own future. Students live and work together as they learn practical skills from the best construction professionals in the field. Participants work with local contractors during the day and develop life skills during the evening. Each young man attends evening classes on campus in money management (Financial Peace), book club and CDP (Career Development Plan). Off campus activities involve GED, fitness (YMCA) and academics related to Construction Management. All participants are case managed to help them achieve their educational and career goals, to transition toward independent living.

The Boedecker Foundation Partnership - supporting the Adam Stein Fund which includes the "Holiday Game" basketball tournament and "Y-BUILD Program" which helps to develop life skills through the YMCA Foundation of Middle Tennessee.