Northside Neighborhood House

The children's education programs include year-round programming for grades k-12 and served over 2,500 students. Community schools staffed by nnh are a collaborative effort between the nnh, red bank high, hixson middle, soddy daisy middle, sale creek middle/high and red bank elementary schools. Community school coordinators facilitate an afterschool program and supports for students and families during the day as well. 95% of our program participants graduated high school slated to graduate in may of 2023 did. Students participating in programming are referred through the principals and guidance counselors of the schools served. These are children who are struggling either socially or academically and need extra support. 384 students were served through afterschool programming at all sites. 89% of regular attendees in afterschool programs were promoted to the next grade level. 83% of regular attendees had 4 or less absences each quarter. Coordinators also assist with facilitating family and community engagement activities.

Three thrift stores provide needed clothing, furniture, and other items to residents at a minimal cost. The thrift stores served 104,800 customers during this period. Collaborations with local agencies provide clients with clothing & household items for free. 485 clients of partner agencies were served receiving free goods in this time period.

The stability program has an emergency direct assistance component and adult education piece. The coffee community collective is also a part of this program; at this location there is a case manager and coffee shop, as well as several offices shared by community partner agencies to provide services to the northern end of the county. The emergency direct assistance program provides financial help with rent/mortgage, utilities, prescriptions and food. 816 households were served during this twelve month period. 42% of families were new to the nnh. 465 utility bills were paid and 294 rent/mortgage payments were made. Each household is responsible for paying a portion of their bill before nnh funds are used. 166 households were provided meal packages for a three day supply. Every client is cleared through an online system before being seen to make sure there is no duplication of services. Supports within the process such as resume building, job search support and budgeting advice provide much needed resources to aid in clients' future independence. Follow-up calls maintain a level of connectivity and support outside of financial help given. Volunteer tax assistance was also provided to clients and 164 clients were served. Computer classes were held at both locations in downtown and soddy daisy with 13 people participating. Adult education classes served 9 students. There were 12 people who participated in cooking classes.