Next Stage, Inc. Receives Monetary Donation from Daughters of the American Revolution Service for Veterans
January 28, 2010 - President and CEO Birdie Anderson was recently featured in the West Meade News, a Nashville (TN) Area community-focused newspaper, accepting a check from Andrea Lawrence, Chairman of the Daughters of the American Revolution Service for Veterans. These funds were exclusively collected for Next Stage, Inc. at a recent Cumberland District Meeting. President/CEO Anderson started her non-profit firm in 2004. Her Nashville-based operation owns a house which is focused on improving the living conditions, personal care, and job training for homeless veterans. "Our goal is to expand our operation to offer more homeless veterans improved living conditions, personal care and services including job training assistance we presently have underway. This will require us to purchase additional houses and furnish the rooms for comfort and support of our homeless veterans. Therefore, we certainly appreciate receiving the monetary donations from the "Daughters of the American Revolution Service of Veterans" via Chairman Andrea Lawrence. Monetary support for our non-profit firm similar to the one I received from Chairman Lawrence helps Next Stage, Inc. bring the stated services to our homeless veterans quicker. I am hoping that other organizations and individuals will make monetary contributions to assist us in helping to improve the lives and future aspirations of our homeless veterans. We also accept donated labor and job skills from Greater Nashville Area contractors and craftsmen in support of furnishing and preparing the purchased houses for our homeless veterans. Those who wish to make an Internet-based monetary contribution are encouraged to use our secure PayPal account found on Next Stage, Inc.'s web site."
Governor Bredesen Commisions and Appoints Next Stage, Inc. President/CEO as Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill
December 5, 2009 - Birdie Anderson, President/CEO, Next Stage, Inc. has been commissioned and appointed Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill by Governor Phil Bredesen. The official and colorful citation containing Tennessee's State Seal in the lower left corner reads as follows: "State Capitol - By Phil Bredesen, Governor, on behalf of the people of Tennessee to Birdie Anderson -Greetings. I do hereby appoint and commission you a Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill to carry our best wishes ad the message of Tennessee's hospitality to all people of other states and other lands. Given under my hand and the Seal of the State of Tennessee in Nashville, this 5th day of December, 2009. President/CEO Anderson said...."I'm honored and humbled to receive the Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill appointment and commission from Governor Bredesen. I look forward to continuing to represent the people of our State by extending a warm hand of welcome and hospitality. Additionally, as President and CEO of Next Stage, Inc., I shall continue my forward quest of obtaining more housing, job training, and personal care for homeless veterans. I call upon all of you in the Great State of Tennessee and across the Nation to assist me in this non-profit effort. Our homeless veterans need and appreciate your support."
President/CEO of Next Stage, Inc. Gets Front-Page Recognition by Nashville, TN Newspaper for Homeless Veteran Support
Birdie Anderson, President/CEO - Next Stage, Inc., received front-page coverage in Nashville, TN's "The City Paper" via an article titled "Anderson Hears Calling to Help Homeless Veterans." Former homeless veteran, Janet Robinson, describes how she has found help and hope plus regained her self-esteem due to the angelic assistance of Birdie Anderson and Next Stage, Inc. - a non-profit organization founded by Birdie in 2004 to assist homeless veterans like Janet Robinson. Click here to read the entire story.
Next Stage, Inc. Support For Homeless Veterans Gets Mentioned in New York Times Story
November 12, 2007 - The New York Times mentioned Next Stage, Inc. as part of a story in their "Giving" section about the plight of homeless veterans. Please read this article as it points out the difficulties that some of our veterans have with health and housing issues. Click here to read this article in the New York Times' "Giving" section.
President/CEO of Next Stage, Inc. Receives Prestigious Take Flight Award
November 10, 2007 - Birdie Anderson, President/CEO - Next Stage, Inc., received the "Take Flight Award" in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was honored for her dedicated services to homeless veterans nationwide. This event was hosted by Stand Down - a non-profit organization providing support to homeless veterans. Stand Down provides an opportunity for men and women who have served our country to regain their strength and dignity including an opportunity to return to productive lives. More than 1,000 veterans have received support from the Stand Down organization since it commenced services to homeless veterans in May 2000. Click here to read more about Stand Down and its support for homeless veterans.
Next Stage, Inc. Awarded $332,800 Grant by VA for Homeless Facility Acquisition and Renovations
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Next Stage, Inc. a $332.8K grant to support Next Stage's 25 bed homeless transitional facility. Next Stage, Inc. was one of three companies selected by the VA to receive financial assistance for the work they are providing to homeless local area veterans in Tennessee. The VA's FY 2009 Grants for Homeless Programs budget will provide $36.7 million in assistance to homeless veterans in 35 states in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico via community groups to create 1,526 beds for homeless veterans. Click on this link ("VA Announces $36 Million in Grants for Homeless Programs") to read the entire press release.
Next Stage Inc. Scheduled to Receive Monetary Proceeds from ALIAS Chamber Ensemble November 11th Concert Performance September 28, 2009 - Nashville, TN: ALIAS Chamber Ensemble, Nashville's most eclectic and diverse chamber group, returns to the stage at Turner Recital Hall (at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music) on November 11 (Veterans Day) at 8 p.m. All proceeds from the concert will benefit Next Stage, Inc., a Nashville-based non-profit organization for homeless veterans. Birdie Anderson, President/CEO of Next Stage, Inc. stated "I am pleased and honored to have ALIAS Chamber Ensemble's support. The monetary proceeds from this seasonal concert will help fund the homeless veterans support initiatives we currently have in progress and help us to expand our services in the near future."
This concert will honor Veterans by presenting two very different works. The first is the World Premiere of the chamber arrangement of Always, Always by Pulitzer-prizewinning composer Paul Moravec. Scored for baritone solo, clarinet and string quartet, Always, Always used the text of a letter from a Civil War soldier to his wife. Guest artist baritone Jonathan Carle joins ALIAS for this premiere. The second piece, An Unlikely Suspect, was composed by Jason Sagebiel, a veteran Marine sniper in Iraq.
(NOTE: See this web site's "News" section for more info on the ALIAS Chamber Ensemble's "Emerging Voices" press release announcements and their upcoming performances for the Fall/Winter 2009/10 concert season.)
