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STARS Nashville

Last Updated: 4/17/2013 5:11:42 PM

STARS Nashville

Nonprofit

STARS Nashville

Address

1704 Charlotte Pike
Suite 200

Nashville, TN 37203-
Davidson

Primary Phone

(615) 279-0058

Primary Fax

(615) 279-0056

Web Site

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Contact Email

stars@starsnashville.org

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CEO/Executive Director

Mr. Rodger Dinwiddie

Board Chair

Mr. Doug Smith

Board Chair Company Affiliation

UPS

Board Members

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Year of Incorporation

1984

Former Names

Center for Youth Issues, INC. (2008)

Project 714 (2000)

Students Staying Straight (1989)

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

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Overview

STARS exists to serve schools and communities by providing prevention, intervention, and treatment services, addressing bullying, substance abuse, violence, and other social and emotional barriers to success.

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Programs

Student Assistance Program (SAP) Services

Kids on the Block

School and Community Trainings

Youth Overcoming Drug Abuse (YODA)

Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Financials

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Projected Revenue

$3,045,276

Projected Expenses

$3,263,391

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