For 50 years, Nashville OIC has provided job training and placement to improve the lives of its students. Generous donors make the OIC experience possible and free to students. All costs of education, training and job placement services are covered, including HISET practice tests and the state HISET examination. There is never a waiting list to enroll in classes.
OIC attacks the root causes of poverty, not just the symptoms, by helping students build their qualifications and get jobs.
Donate Time
Volunteers make an extraordinary impact on Nashville OIC’s students and their families. For volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteer page.
Donate Money
Donations from corporations, foundations, faith-based communities and individuals allow Nashville OIC’s programs to effectively serve a growing number of students and improve lives.
OIC delivers measurable outcomes. For every $1 donated, $9 is returned to the community, which is a significant Return on Investment. Visit our Programs page to learn more about OIC’s services and About Us to learn about OIC’s Mission, History and Leadership.
To donate to OIC online, please click here.
If you prefer to contribute by check, please mail to:
Nashville OIC
P.O. Box 280507
Nashville, TN 37228
Sponsor OIC
Corporate and event sponsorships are available and vital to the success of OIC’s programs. Contact Helena Farrow for sponsorship materials and recognition opportunities.
For detailed information about OIC’s finances, please check us out on Giving Matters.
In-Kind Donations
Nashville OIC appreciates in-kind donations from individuals and corporations to provide supplies for students and teachers. While we accept donations of all types, we are most in need of items on our Wish List.
Wish List
- Nashville OIC is in need of new computers and updated software. It is important that we provide state of the art training for our participates who are entering into the job market. The computers in our labs are six (6) years old. Please contact Helena Farrow if you are interested in donating. All contributions to Nashville OIC are tax-deductible.
Supporters
Platinum ($10,000+)

Martha & Bronson Ingram Foundation Advised Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Ingram Industries
The Blum Family Foundation
The Martin Foundation
Betty & Bernard Werthan Foundation
Gold ($5,000-$9,999)


Assurant, Inc.
The Atticus Trust
The Eden Foundation
Silver ($1,750-$4,999)
Edwin B. Raskin Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Ben R. Rechter
Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Russ
The Shayne Foundation
The HCA Foundation
USBank
Joni P. Werthan
Diamond ($500-$1,749)
Alexander & Associates
Susan & David Battis
Ann & Frank Bumstead
Citizens Bank
Clark Memorial UMC
J. Chase Cole
Charles W. Cook, Jr.
Dr. Daniel B. Cornfield
Downtown Presbyterian Church
The Jane & Richard Eskind Family Foundation
The Steven & Laurie Eskind Family Foundation
Annette Eskind
Ezell Foundation
William H. Freeman
Frank Garrison
Gaylord Entertainment Foundation
Martha & Dr. Fred Goldner
Joel C. & Bernice W. Family Foundation
Patricia & Rodes Hart Foundation
Ingram Entertainment, Inc.
Mrs. Jack W. Kuhn
Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency
Darrel Mogilles
Purity Foundation
Rogers Group, Inc.
Margaret H. & Clark B. Rollins, Jr.
Anne & Charles Roos
Patricia & Richard Spiller
The Temple/ Congregation Ohabai Sholom
Ridley Wills, II
YMCA of Middle Tennessee