Message from the President

Dear Friends,

If the challenges of the past few years have taught us anything,
it is that we are all one community – and we must take care of
each other the way strong communities do. Strong communities
are active, not static. They grow and change to welcome new
members. They adapt to new circumstances and opportunities. Most
importantly, they take special care of people who are struggling.
At Memorial Foundation, we are privileged to partner with our area’s
nonprofit community, bearing witness to the ways in which they exemplify
the definition of a strong community – every day and in every way.

As we look back on their accomplishments in 2022, we are reminded of
the ways in which they remain grounded in their missions by adapting and
finding even better ways to serve those most in need. This year’s annual
report profiles several of their stories that represent our entire community’s
life-changing work:
• Siloam Health serving Nashville’s uninsured and underinsured, including
our immigrant and refugee communities with quality medical care.
• Nashville Food Project removing barriers that separate people in need from
healthy food.
• UpRise Nashville providing workforce education and training for our
community’s unemployed and under-employed.
• Gallatin Shalom Zone delivering a broad range of support services for
under-served families in Sumner County.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville providing affordable
homeownership opportunities for low to moderate income families.
We are honored to partner with 187 local nonprofit organizations in 2022. Though
their missions are unique, these partners share the willingness and capacity to develop
new ways to strengthen our community’s resilience. This is why, despite the difficult
times in which we live, we have so much hope for the future of our community.

Most sincerely,

Scott S. Perry

President