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Holly Street Rocks!

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We would like to thank you for considering support of Holly Street Daycare, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency serving the greater Nashville Area. Please visit http://www.hollystreetrocks.org   for more information about Holly Street Rocks! or to donate to the cause.


Holly Street Rocks!

Holly Street Rocks! is our annual fundraiser. All proceeds go to benefit Jamie’s Fund.
FAQs - Everything you ever wanted to know about Jamie's Fund and Holly Street Rocks!

 

What is Jamie's Fund?

As a 503(c)3 organization, Holly Street’s focus is to provide quality childcare to Nashville’s families, regard

less of their financial status. When we opened our doors over 29 years ago, that meant accepting state vouchers for daycare and receiving funding from local and national charitable organizations. We’ve seen a lot of changes in the neighborhood since then, and the demand for quality childcare in East Nashville has increased beyond our imagination. Changes with state certificates, United Way funding, and our own population, changed what it meant to provide assistance to families. Today, we have Jamie's Fund. It is completely donation-funded and is used to help families on certificate or during temporary financial hardship.

 

Why is Jamie's Fund important?

Holly Street is a nonprofit organization and a top child care facility, but first and foremost

we’re a part of our community. Jamie's Fund provides tuition assistance to families dealing with financial setbacks that threaten their access to childcare. That may mean sudden or extended illness, job loss, disaster (such as 2010’s flood), or other temporary circumstances.

 

How does a family qualify for Jamie's Fund assistance?

Assistance funds are given on a case-by-case basis at the Director’s discretion.We generally require that families meet the USDA guidelines as an income criteria.

Do any other daycares have a similar program?

None that we know of in Nashville. Holly Street is unique in that we make it an official part of our mission to provide consistent child care when families need it most, instead of terminating the relationship when a family can’t pay tuition.

How are the funds raised?

At this time, Jamie's Fund is supported by small grants and the proceeds of our signature wine tasting/ silent auction fundraiser, Holly Street Rocks!



What happens when the funds run out?

When the fund is depleted, we still try our best to find creative ways to help our families stay at Holly Street, but our options are severely limited. We hope to never be in this position, which is why we put so much effort into Holly Street Rocks!

Why Holly Street Rocks?

Over the years, we’ve tried different kinds of fundraisers, sales, and stunts to help support our families. What

we’ve found is that pouring all of our energy and volunteer efforts into one great event yields more than several fundraisers spaced throughout the year. The first event was organized in 2003, and it has grown every year since.



How does Holly Street Rocks raise enough for the year?

Ticket sales from Holly Street Rocks! are just one piece of the puzzle-- and the more people we can invite from the Nashville community, the smaller the burden placed on existing Holly Street families to make the fundraiser a success.

The silent and live auctions at the Holly Street Rocks! event bring in a large portion of our proceeds.

It’s amazing to see how many generous East Nashville businesses donate goods and services to help

Holly Street families.



How can I get involved?

We need parents and community members to help with everything from picking up auction items and setting up our space to pouring wine and coordinating with other parents. Planning usually starts in April for what has traditionally been a September/October event.

Please visit www.hollystreetrocks.org for more information.

HOLLY STREET ROCKS! 2012 STATS

 

Gross profits: $36,956

Net profits: $30,529

Auction profits: $15,898

Raffle ticket parent participation: 63%

Total # of Volunteers: 60

Total # of Individual Auction Items (silent and live): More than 210


Testimonials
This beneficiary has been a member of the Holly Street family since 2007. 
3 of her children have attended Holly Street over the years. 
Why did your family choose Holly Street? 
Holly Street has a fabulous reputation. Parents love it. Kids love it.
Being able to send your kids to Holly Street is a blessing. My oldest
is almost 10, and I have worked through it all, so I have been relying
on places like Holly Street to care for my children for almost a
decade. Most childcare providers I have known are deeply dedicated
individuals. They are baby-whisperers. Toddler tamers. Karen and her
staff are exceptional in this regard. I am a better parent because of
what I learned from their example. My schoolagers were very well
prepared for school. They are all growing into being well-rounded,
thoughtful, and responsible people and I give the Holly Street staff a
lot of credit for that.
What does Holly Street Rocks Fundraiser mean to you? 
Well, until last year, Holly Street Rocks was "just" a fun event for a
good cause. It is really is a fabulous evening. And one year a group
of friends and I bid on a wine event given by the Woodland Wine
Merchant. We had so much fun. But now, I see the other side of the
event.
Why did your family receive support and what was the impact of the support on your family? 
In early 2013, while my young family was still recovering from
divorce, I found out I have breast cancer. I had to undergo 4 months
of chemo. I have had 3 surgeries, and still have one left. I will have
a full year of treatments - radiation, targeted therapy - before all
is done. Cancer is a hardship on many levels - the diagnosis is scary,
treatments are intense, and quite frankly, tremendously expensive. If
it weren't for the financial support I received this year, my children
might have lost something that has been a source of strong, stable and
loving support in a time of a lot of turmoil and upheaval. I was able
to keep my youngest at Holly Street, thanks to the fund. If it weren't
for that, I would have had to find something else. Then everything
would have changed in her young life. Everything. My kids are doing
great in spite of all the turmoil. Not sure that would have been the
case without all the generosity we received.
Why should the community be involved in this event? 
The funds help families like mine, who hit hard times and need help
along the way. There are also families who might not be able to afford
Holly Street, period. East Nashville is a community of diverse
backgrounds. Supporting Holly Street helps our neighborhood remain
inclusive. Holly Street goes way back, to a time before all the houses
were all fixed up, when our neighborhood was not as strong as it is
now. I believe the willingness to support our neighbors is one of the
reasons East Nashville thrives today. We are our brother's and
sister's keepers. I used to stand only on the giving side of that
statement. Now I have stood on both sides. It's humbling, but I know
now how important it is that we look after each other. From where I
stand, participating in Holly Street Rocks makes a big difference. And
it is a lot of fun!

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