Empowering individuals to overcome obstacles caused by poverty by providing education, mentoring and resources.
Choose from 3 FREE education programs.
Teaching one generation to change the next.
High School Equivalency (HSE)
English Language Learning (ELL)
Computer and Job Skills
We offer small classes, one-on-one support and free children’s programming (infants - 5th grade) while a parent attends class. Beyond safe supervision, children’s programming includes craft/playtime and Bible stories.
Jim and Valerie Woodbury
Jim and Valerie first discovered Begin Anew many years ago at a Spring Fundraiser. They immediately fell in love with our mission to empower individuals through education. Jim is a retired teacher and Valerie an accountant. They found ways to use their unique skills to support our mission and we are forever grateful for them!
Through your generosity students are emboldened to IMAGINE, empowered to BELIEVE, and equipped to ACHIEVE.
Your tax-deductible donation helps break the cycle of generational poverty here in Middle Tennessee.
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*These numbers are 2025 year-end totals.