"Committed to the reunification and living enhancement of the Lost Boys of Sudan
who have made Nashville their home."
"We were forced out
of
Ethiopia and had to cross the
River Gilo back to
Sudan. Enemy troops were close
behind, but the river had currents so strong that we could not
cross safely. When we heard gunshots we realized that the troops
were going to kill us all and that we had no choice but to jump
in the river. Only half of us survived the gunshots, crocodiles
and strong currents. Crossing the Gilo was the longest moment of
my life. When I got to the other side, I just ran."
- 8 year old Sudanese refugee - circa 2000
“We need work. It
is a tough time for some of us. We have lost our jobs and
can’t pay our rent or buy food.”
– Manyang Jok - March 9, 2010,
President of the Nashville Lost Boys of Sudan
Spring is
just around the corner... HELP WITH YOUR CLEANING &
LAWN CARE & general handy-man chores!
Many of our Lost Boys of Sudan
have been laid off from their jobs and need work. If you
have fall/winter/spring/summer cleaning to be done or yard
work around your home or business, they can help. Please
call us at 256-8302.
Many thanks
to
everyone
who gave
us a
helping
hand in
2011.
You have
truly
blessed
us with
your
kindness!
We hope
you all
have a
great
year in
2012!
Goodbye to the old.
Special thanks to
everyone who has
helped us!!!
Lost Boys Gallery at 535 4th Ave. South has closed
NPT's "Next Door Neighbors - Sudanese" aired June
23, 2011 and featured some of our Lost Boys of
Sudan. You'll find this a very informative
documentary. Thanks to NPT for focusing on all of
Nashville's refugee communities.
Also available for pickup at the center, we are pleased to present a new coffee mug featuring the work of Bol Aweng. The proceeds from sales of the mugs go to the Foundation to continue supporting the Lost Boys Community. Swing by the center in December (closed the 24th and 25th) between 11am-3pm, at 535 4th Avenue South, to pick up one of these great new coffee mugs.
