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Magdalene, Inc.

Last Updated: 5/9/2013 2:28:15 PM

Magdalene, Inc.

Nonprofit

Magdalene, Inc.

Address

Box 6330B

Nashville, TN 37235-
Davidson County

Primary Phone

(615) 298-1140

Primary Fax

(615) 298-1141

Web Site

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Contact Email

marlei@thistlefarms.org

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CEO/Executive Director

Rev. Becca Stevens

Board Chair

Dr. Sandy Stahl

Board Chair Company Affiliation

Vanderbilt University

Board Members

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Year of Incorporation

1996

Former Names

Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years

Yes

Community Foundation Staff Conducted Site Visit when Developing Profile

Yes

Magdalene Graduates Penny, Dorris & Jennifer

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Overview

Magdalene is a residential community for women who have survived lives of prostitution, trafficking, addiction and life on the streets. For two years, women are invited to live in one of 6 residential houses at no cost to them. Employment is offered through Magdalene's social enterprise, Thistle Farms. By hand, the women of Magdalene/Thistle Farms make natural bath and body care products that are as good for the body as they are for the earth. Magdalene/Thistle Farms takes no government funding but is entirely supported through private gifts and grants, and the sale of Thistle Farms products. We believe that in the end, love is the most powerful force for change in the world.

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Programs

Residential Program

Thistle Farms

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Financials

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Projected Revenue

$1,286,731

Projected Expenses

$1,286,731

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