This person is my Superhero because...
Melba Marcrum advocates for young children and working families
More than 20 years of time, talent and energy...
Testiments to her leadership and passion include a staff where turnover is very low (given the high turnover in this field), a strong and vibrant board of directors and very happy children. Walking through these center locations, you can hear the laughter and the learning from children who have it tough at home.
In the past few years, she has built a committee of volunteers to tackle the challenging issue of available infant and toddler child care slots in Nashville. This is an expensive program for any child care and many of the nonprofit centers are having a tough time keeping these programs viable for the families they serve. Without these programs, parents cannot go back to work or school to earn needed income for their families.
Melba has also engaged the Junior League of Nashville and their Home Board to invest further in the McNeilly Infant and Toddler program.
Hats off to Melba (Mom to me)! There are many children in Nashville that have a brighter future thanks to your effort and energy.
McNeilly Center for Children opens Pre-K Classroom
- Pre-K Opening
- Photos of the opening of the Pre-K classroom with Tennessee's Governor, Phil Bredesen.
- McNeilly Center for Children
- Quality child care for some of Nashville's most vunerable young citizens.
- United Way support
- McNeilly Center for Children receives support from a number of organizations including United Way of Metropolitan Nashville.
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