Local Community

Leaders

Mike
John & Robin

Shepherds

Kent

Areas of Responsibility

Preschool, Help Center, McGavock Elementary, Community Dinners, Women of Worth Ministry, Special Community Events

Help Center - (615) 889-2275

Each week we provide food and clothing for those in need. Our Help Center is located directly across the street on Knobview Drive and is open Tuesdays from 9 AM – 12 PM & Wednesdays from 5 PM – 7 PM.

Pencil Partner

DCC has been a PENCIL Partner for McGavock Elementary School since 2011. We provide backpacks and school supplies for students, tutor students each week, provide encouragement for teachers, help the Parent/Teacher Organization, and offer free ESL classes for parents. About 90% of the students at MES are on free/reduced lunch and come from over 20 countries.

Community Dinners

We offer a free meal every Wednesday night from 5:00pm-6:00pm in the gym. Anyone in the community is welcome.

Preschool

Our purpose is to care for children in a loving atmosphere coupled with instruction of social and preschool readiness skills. The DCC Weekday Preschool has been in operation at this location for more than 50 years and is licensed by the Department of Human Services.

August to May Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 AM to 2 PM

Cindy, Director
preschool@donelsonchurch.org

The DCC Weekday Preschool has been in operation at this location for more than 50 years and is licensed by the Department of Human Services.

McGavock Elementary School

We are PENCIL partners with nearby McGavock Elementary School. DCC members may volunteer as tutors to help students. We also support the school by offering special seminars, teacher appreciation meals, etc.

ESL (English as a Second Language)

On Wednesday nights (during the school year) we offer ESL classes for adults wishing to learn English. Children of adults learning English attend our Wednesday night Bible classes. This program follows the Davidson County Metro School’s calendar.