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Legacy Mission Village

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5123 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211, USA

EIN Number: 90-0672177

contact information

Phone: 615-649-8858

Hours: Closed

Mon 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Tue 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Wed 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Thu 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Fri Closed

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: https://www.legacymissionvillage.org/

Email: info@legacymissionvillage.org

NTEE Code: P84: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Founded by refugees for refugees, Legacy's mission is to provide hope and healing to refugees in the Middle Tennessee area by empowering refugees with education and skills to achieve stability and thereby facilitating successful integration into American society.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

William and Ebralie Mwizerwa began the refugee ministry arm of Legacy Mission Village in 2000, begun under the umbrella of the local non-profit organization African Leadership. Over the years, William has served the refugee community in middle Tennessee as a minister, a counselor and a teacher, well-equipped to encourage those he works with as he and his family know first-hand the plight that refugees face because of the trials and suffering that they endured in their homeland of Rwanda.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Kindergarten Readiness Program (KRP): The Kindergarten Readiness Program (KRP) prepares 3-5-year-old refugee children and their families for entering the American School System. The children are taught basic academics and are exposed to American culture to prepare them for their transition into Kindergarten. The Journey After School Program seeks to provide academic, social and cultural support to newly arrived refugee high school students. Many refugee high school students arrive in the United States with limited or interrupted schooling due to their refugee journeys. Journey After School Program: In our Journey After School Program students come to us every week not only for homework help. But for assistance navigating the college application process from filling out the FAFSA form to ACT prep and College tours. We also work to provide opportunities for students to experience cultural activities and the arts. Adult Basic Education: As Legacy Mission Village continues to grow; we support the entire family unit with resources and educational programs. In our Adult Basic Education program, students participate in Citizenship, English, Computer, Driving Permit, and Financial Education classes. Students not only learn reading and writing, but practical communication skills with their children’s teachers, doctors, and employers. Africa Outreach: Legacy Mission Village helps fund the education of impoverished and special needs children in Rwanda and Uganda. Legacy also helps fund health insurance for mothers living with HIV/AIDS, impoverished families, and orphans.