Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2017   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/21/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 6/2/2026 Final action: 6/2/2026
Title: A resolution approving an application for a Heal the Healers grant from the Joyful Heart Foundation, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to promote mental, physical, and emotional self-care techniques for case managers and advocates through a planned retreat offering a choice of comprehensive services and activities.
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Jordan Huffman, Sandy Ewing, Zulfat Suara, Jacob Kupin, Tasha Ellis, Terry Vo, Brenda Gadd
Attachments: 1. Grant

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A resolution approving an application for a Heal the Healers grant from the Joyful Heart Foundation, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to promote mental, physical, and emotional self-care techniques  for case managers and advocates through a planned retreat offering a choice of comprehensive services and activities.       

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WHEREAS, the Joyful Heart Foundation, is accepting applications for a Heal the Healers grant with an award of $5,000 with no cash match required to promote mental, physical, and emotional self-care techniques for case managers and advocates through a planned retreat offering a choice of comprehensive services and activities; and,        

WHEREAS, the Office of Family Safety is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     That the Metropolitan Government’s completed grant application for a Heal the Healers grant with an award of $5,000, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Office of Family Safety is authorized to submit said application to the Joyful Heart Foundation.  

Section 2.                     That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This resolution approves an application for a Heal the Healers grant from the Joyful Heart Foundation to the Office of Family Safety. The grant funds would be used to promote mental, physical, and emotional self-care techniques through a mental health retreat for case managers and advocates.

 

If awarded, the grant amount would be $5,000 with no cash match required.