WE ARE …
A community of partners – staff, volunteers, donors, and supporting agencies – collaborating on behalf of children of poverty. Project Reflect was chartered in 1992 by Sister Sandra Smithson, a Roman Catholic Franciscan nun. Our two divisions are: Education Reform and Children’s Programs. Through 2002, we sponsored a summer school, after-school program, pre-school program, and teen scholars program – all for children at high risk of failing school (“at-risk” students). In 2003, we opened Middle Tennessee’s first charter (public) school for at-risk students in kindergarten through grade four.
 FROM THE FOUNDER
Ninety percent (90%) of children of poverty are failing in our nations public schools. Our organization’s mission, to create a brighter future for at-risk kids, is 15 years off the ground and running. Over the past years, we have met the special challenges that children of poverty bring to the classroom. Our program, specifically designed to inform, reform, and transform their vulnerable little lives, has proven highly successful.
This year, we launch our second phase of growth and development. We are looking for partners. Please join our effort with your prayers, your service, your talents, and your treasure, knowing that you will reap the promise of the Lord, “Whatever you do for these, the least of my little ones, you do for Me….Enter into the joy of your Lord.” (Matthew:25)
Let the promise of a better life that our nation is making to people around the world be made available to our own children of poverty here at home.
S. Sandra O. Smithson, OSF
QUOTATIONS
that inspire our work
“I love the recklessness of faith. First you leap, and then you grow wings.”
– Minister, lecturer, and author William Coffin
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
– Sociologist Margaret Meade
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim
freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to release the oppressed,
to proclaim the year of the
Lord’s favor.”
– The words of Jesus as recorded in the Bible, Luke 4:18-19
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director - Lynda Evjen |
| Mark Berends |
Samuel H. Howard |
Verleon Pope |
| Donette Strayhorn Butler |
James R. Knight |
Ann Primus |
| Phyllis Cain |
Delorse A. Lewis |
Sharon Roberson |
| Thomas Cain |
Stephen J. Mackey, Sr. |
S. Sandra O. Smithson |
| Thomas Caprara |
Rick J. Mills |
Patrick Spear |
| Mark Vincent Dorais |
Lee O. Molette, II |
Sherman R. Tribble |
| Mary Ann Dunn |
Patrick J. Nolan, III |
Sandra Uti |
| Karlen Evins |
Robert J. Obrohta |
Barbara Winfrey |
| Charles Grant |
Charles Pope |
Aldorothy Wright |
| Cassandra L. Griggs |
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