Family & Children's Service Nashville Tennessee

“Volunteering for F&CS is very rewarding.”
- Matt Musser, 32, Christie
Cookie Co.

“I first volunteered for F&CS
when I moved to Nashville,
collecting ties for their fun FrivoliTIES fundraiser. Three
years later, F&CS is another
family for me, and I’m working to involve more young Nashvillians
with this amazing organization!
I want others to experience what these dedicated people are
all about!
- Holly Ruffin, 26, RyMed Technologies, Inc.

“The Lunch & Learns have been great. With each one I attend, I understand the needs in my community better and better.”
- Santi Tefel, 24, Avenue Bank.

Young leaders committed to making a difference for children and families

Founded in 2008, the Horizon Society of Family & Children’s Service (F&CS) is an active group of community-minded, young adults committed to supporting the F&CS mission of helping individuals, children, and families achieve self-sufficiency, family preservation, and emotional well-being. At the Crisis Call Center, in the schools, or in counseling sessions at F&CS offices, this organization is providing “real help for real hurt” to over 34,000 people here in our community each year.

That is an amazing impact, and we are grateful you are interested in being a part of it by becoming a member of the Horizon Society!

Horizon Society Members Are:
  • Individuals under 40
  • Enthusiastic about community service
  • Ambassadors and supporters of F&CS

Horizon Society Membership Benefits:
  • Rewarding Service Opportunities
  • Professional & Personal Development
  • “Lunch & Learns” with leaders from the business & non-profit communities
  • Certificate of Membership
  • Listing on the Horizon Society Web Page and in the F&CS Annual Report

How Do I Become a Member?
  • Complete & submit Application (click here to download)
  • $25 annual membership dues (100% tax-deductible)
  • Sustain member status by attending at least two meetings and providing at least three hours of service each year

Application & dues can either be mailed to F&CS (see mailing address at bottom of web page) or submit application to horizoninfo@fcsnashville.org and pay membership dues on-line.

Horizon Society Members Will:
  • Share the F&CS story with friends
  • Encourage new Horizon Society members
  • Support F&CS with time & resources
  • Serve on a Horizon Society Committee

COMMITTEES: Active teams supported by F&CS staff

Membership Committee
  • Identify and implement strategies to recruit and retain members
  • Coordinate annual membership mixer
Events Committee
  • Plan and support Horizon Society special events
  • Coordinate participation in FrivoliTIES, the annual F&CS “party with a purpose”
Development Committee
  • Set and help achieve annual Horizon Society fundraising goals
  • Encourage fellow-member and community participation in the F&CS Annual Fund
  • Assist staff with donor stewardship efforts, thank-you calls and personal notes
Service Committee
  • Plan and execute material assistance drives
  • Coordinate volunteer participation in enrichment activities for the children and families of the Davidson Country Relative Caregiver Program (DCRCP)
Steering Committee
  • Comprised of all committee chairs and Horizon Society general chairs
  • Facilitate coordination among committees, and members, and support from F&CS staff