“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, 2009, President of the Nashville Lost Boys of Sudan

 

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.

• UPCOMING EVENTS

  

  Happy New Year! Thank you all for your support in helping create a terrific 2009 for the Lost Boys Foundation and Lost Boys community.  With your help, we look forward to an even more successful 2010.    The First Saturday Art Crawl of 2010 **January 9th from 6-9pm** The Lost Boys Center & Gallery 535 4th Ave S., Nashville, TN. 615.256.8302   follow us on twitter The first Saturday Art Crawl of 2010 will feature new paintings by Lost Boy of Sudan, James Makuac. James has created several new paintings for the January 2010 First Saturday Art Crawl. James' paintings have been admired since they were first exhibited at the Frist Center a couple of years ago when all 12 of his paintings included in the exhibit were sold. He currently has 15 new paintings that will be seen for the first time during the first art crawl of 2010 on January 9th from 6-9pm. Also on exhibit are beautiful photographs of Sudan, hand crafted clay/ceramic masks, sculptures, and pottery. "Nashville Skyline" by James Makuac James Makuac   James was born in 1976 in the village of Baidit, Bortown in Southern Sudan. The horrors that James witnessed as a very young boy, as well as the joys experienced in his lifetime, have inspired him to become an artist.  Through his paintings he vividly tells the story of the Lost Boys' journey and history -- a story of trauma and unwavering hope. Stop by and appreciate 15 of his new works on January 9th.

  Thanks to YOU, here are some things we have accomplished in 2009... Read more....

  • Welcomed His Excellency Manyang Juuk, Governor of Jonglei state Sudan and his delegation and hosted a luncheon in their honor at the Lost Boys Center & Gallery where the governor announced he was donating land in Sudan for a similar facility
  • Participated in Nashville4Africa fundraising event at the Schermerhorn with Big Kenny for the African Children’s Choir and African education
  • Received our first Metro Nashville Arts Commission grant
  • Lost Boys Thanksgiving Day Luncheon
  • Joined the Nashville Chamber of Commerce
  • Assisted numerous Lost Boys with food, clothing, housing assistance, automotive repairs, medical bills, and other emergency needs
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  **One Last Chance! Click Here To Pre-Order and Pick Up At Center**   The Lost Boys Foundation of Nashville is excited to present what we hope to be an annual tradition of offering unique cow ornaments with proceeds going directly to The Lost Boys.  The 2009 ornament is painted white with a gold collar attaching a small bell.  A red ribbon loop has a brief story and the artist name attached.    At $10 apiece, this is an excellent opportunity to support The Lost Boys community and give a meaningful gift of survival and hope.         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.