On July 14th we took a group of 12 rising 5th-6th grade students to 5th 3rd Bank downtown for a tour and a financial literacy class. These “Presidents of PTM” (as they named themselves) have had great opportunities for leadership development this summer (a field trip to Thistle Farms, problem solving classes everyday, public […]
Leadership Development by John Thornton
This summer I have had the privilege of working with our junior high and high school students at our Calvin House Summer Camp. We have spent time reading, working on math problems, learning Scripture, playing some very hot games of basketball, and taking some really great field trips. While all of our students have exhibited […]
Veggie Project by Jay Milam (Summer Intern)
This summer, our middle and high school students will be taking part in “The Veggie Project”. “The Veggie Project”, sponsored by Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, is going into its 5th year and provides fresh, locally grown produce to youth and their families in Nashville’s food deserts. The Calvin House youth wrote small resumes answering […]
Wonderfully Made by Sarah Norberg
Our first week at PTM this summer “God created me therefore I am valuable” was our theme for the week. However, that first week one of our fourth grade girls was struggling with this concept. Karen* is a very kind and compassionate 4th grader who was sitting across from a fellow 4th grade girl, Dominique*. Dominique informed Karen that […]
A Trip to Thistle Farms by Audrey Kromer
This past Friday, we took our 4/5th graders on a field trip to Thistle Farms (a social enterprise of Magdalene). Magdalene is a residential program for women who have survived lives of violence, prostitution and addiction. Magdalene provides housing, food, medical care, therapy, education, and job training for these women. As part of their job […]