Nonprofits join forces to create community center serving seniors and youth in Bordeaux

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Two Nashville nonprofits are teaming up to address the needs of vulnerable populations in North Nashville's Bordeaux neighborhood, where 60% of adults over 65 and 26% of children live below the poverty line.

FiftyForward , which supports adults over 50, and Creative Girls Rock , which empowers young girls through creative expression, are building a collaborative community center called Forward Creative Commons at Bordeaux.

"We're trying to build a collaborative center, because there are other centers like this all across Nashville, but not here in Bordeaux," said Sallie Hussey, CEO of FiftyForward.

"Our mission is to educate and empower young girls to utilize their creative talents in unique ways," said Charmin Bates, who leads Creative Girls Rock.

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