June 28, 2010 Lexus of Nashville was a proud sponsor of the Morning Star Sanctuary Golf tournament. The Golf tournament was held at Brentwood Country Club. We would like to thank all of the people who worked around the clock to make this tournament a huge success. If you would like to find out more about this charity, please visit them online at http://www.morningstarsanctuary.org/index.php



Morning Star Sanctuary Services and Programs

Offering safety for survivors is our primary goal; however, extended programs include a wide array of services both within the shelter and in the community.

24/7 Crisis HotlineEmergency Shelter it a Confidential LocationTransitional HousingCase ManagementCounseling for Children/ParentingCourt AdvocacyCounseling for Victims and Their ChildrenCommunity Education and Professional TrainingMentoring

• 24/7 Crisis Hotline: Morning Star maintains a 24/7 crisis hotline to assist domestic violence victims seeking information, safety planning, shelter, or a listening ear.

• Emergency Shelter in a Confidential Location: The 17 bed shelter offers safety, support, and refuge for victims and their children, who may stay in the shelter program for up to 90 days.

• Transitional Housing: Morning Star offers a Transitional Living Program for those who qualify and who have successfully gone through the 90 day Shelter Program of Morning Star. Up to 12 beds in two houses are available. Residents may stay up to one year, paying a graduated rent, and participate in the case management and group counseling programs of Morning Star.

• Case Management: For every victim residing in the Morning Star Shelter or in the Transitional Living Program, Case Management is provided to assist the residents in successfully achieving independence. Issues of employment, child care, health, job training or education, and permanent housing are addressed.

• Counseling for Children/Parenting: Morning Star provides group and individual counseling for children who are traumatized victims of domestic violence. This service is free of charge and offered to children in the shelter, as well as those from the community. Morning Star provides a licensed professional counselor for these services. For adults who are victims of domestic violence there is a parenting class offered each week. This service is also conducted with a licensed professional counselor and childcare is provided.

• Court Advocacy: Morning Star’s four full-time court advocates do not offer legal advice, but do assist victims with the paperwork involved in obtaining an Ex Parte Order of Protection. Additionally, the Morning Star Court Advocates will accompany victims to the actual Order of Protection Dockets, preparing them for the hearing, as well as other non-legal preparation for other court proceedings such as divorce hearings, child custody hearings, and bond docket hearings.

• Counseling for Victims and Their Children: Both individual and group counseling is provided at no cost to those who seek the help of Morning Star. A weekly support group for victims, whether a victim is in shelter or resides in the community is available once per week, with child care provided. A new group and individual counseling program for children who have grown up in violent homes is now available, as well, and is also free of charge. Call Morning Star at 615-860-0188 for more information on these programs.

• Community Education and Professional Training: Morning Star staff members are prepared to speak to civic, religious, or other groups to offer education about the dynamics of domestic violence and the resources available in the community or to conduct more in-depth, specialized, professional training about domestic violence.

• Mentoring: For nearly eight (8) years, Morning Star has enjoyed a very successful partnership with Financial Resources for Women and Children, Inc. resulting in a mentoring program for qualified survivors of family violence. A volunteer force of 35 persons mentor victims and their children, and provide loans for fundamental needs. These loans have been paid back, to what is known as the Lending Circle, at a 100% rate, and have launched many survivors and their children to a life of financial independence and success.

Model Behavior

We love good role models. In addition, we would like to mention some of Nashville’s greatest ones. These ladies might as well come complete with wings and halos because each of them is more than just a pretty face behind an event or signature stamped on an invitation. All of them give of themselves to causes in which they believe. These beauties exemplify model behavior.

We at Lexus of Nashville want to thank them for all they do for our community.

ANDREA LINDSLEY
Multiple Sclerosis Society

MEREDITH GRIFFITH
Centerstone

AMY MARSALIS
Saint Thomas Foundation

PIPER BURCH
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

LIBBY SIEVEKING
Nashville Humane Association

LESLIE DABROWIAK
Cumberland Heights

BARBARA BOVENDER
TPAC

SARAH ANN EZZELLL
Family and Children’s Service

IRWIN FISHER
The Women’s Fund

SONDRA CRUICKSHANKS
The Land Trust for Tennessee
           
Fashion After Dark

 

It seems like with each passing season, Nashville boosts its reputation as a stylish, chic southern mecca. Fashionistas have been coming out of the woodwork in this city as of late, and they all were in attendance at Fashion After Dark, benefiting The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation. The event, was full of unexpected, elegant details that made for a remarkable evening. Gustavo Cadile, the venerable Argentine designer, graced Music City with his presence as the featured fashion guest of the evening.

Guests rubbed elbows with some of the most gorgeous vehicles Nashville has to offer, as Lexus of Nashville hosted the event. Tiffany-blue tablecloths, luscious creamy floral arrangements and soft lighting transformed the large space into a cozy and sophisticated party venue. As partygoers filtered in, they were greeted with a bevy of cocktail choices, including a perfectly chilled Chardonnay and the party's signature yummy concoction, the Ultimat Vodka Orange Crush. Folks were in for a treat, as passed canapés made their way around the party. Notably, guests seemed to follow the waiters holding the trays with lamb chops with a chimichurri dipping sauce. Other treats included sautéed shrimp served over Asian slaw and toasted crostinis with fresh mozzarella, pesto and tomatoes.

Munching on meal-sized appetizers, attendees perused a wide variety of lavish (and sometimes a bit...fishy) auction items. Hardcore fashion freaks just about died at the sight of an authentic Halston dress pattern made exclusively for Liza Minnelli. Other pieces up for bid included Juvederm and Botox gift certificates, a Lexus convertible.

The next phase of the evening brought out everyone's inner Carrie Bradshaw, as the models strutted down the runway in Gustavo Cadile's insanely gorgeous designs. Guests meandered over to the service area of the Lexus dealership, which had been turned into a catwalk worthy of Milan's finest. Cocktails were permitted in the runway area, which kept the party going all evening long. The crowd oohed and aahed at every fashion creation, including the show stopping Kelly green gown complete with a dramatic sash. While fashion can be fun, it can be meaningful too, as exemplified by this fabulous night. Many of those in attendance know cancer all too well, whether it was a loved one taken by the disease or they are a survivor themselves. Lexus' own J.R. Roper lost his mother to cancer, making this an emotional and extremely important event for him and his family. Nashville seems to be making great strides not only in the fashion world, but in the world of generous and fun philanthropy.

 
 

 

Nashville Predators Service Day

Nashville Predators players David Leggwand #11 and Kevin Klein #8 were here on Oct.19th 2009 helping service customers and signing autographs.