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"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.

   

Thanks to everyone who came out and walked with us on October 1st. We had a great day and lots of fun!  

CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

 

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE!!!

Great Bargains!

Drastically Reduced Prices!

No mask over $75

Cow ornaments only $5

Shoulder Pots $25 - $75

Select paintings also reduced.

All sales final. No refunds. No exchanges.

Music for our final Art Crawl will be provided by:

Phil Sparks - Banjo

Patrick Thomas - Fiddle

Dave Goodman - Guitar

Thank you, Phil, for all the times you and your friends have donated your time and talents to make our art crawls so special.

Lost Boys Gallery Closing

Final Art Crawl

Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 6-9pm

 

Since 2007, the Lost Boys Center & Gallery at 535 4th ave South has been a source of pride and inspiration for the Lost Boys community as well as the city of Nashville.  The Center & Gallery has helped spread the astounding story of hope and survival of The Lost Boys of Sudan through countless events and pieces of beautiful, original artwork. 

 

The Lost Boys Foundation is beginning a new chapter in its history.  While the Foundation will live on, the Center & Gallery will sadly be closing at the end of the year.

 

We appreciate your support over these last four years and hope you will join us for the final Lost Boys Gallery Art Crawl

Saturday, December 3rd

6-9pm.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and memories you have helped us make at

535 4th Ave South.

We hope to see you there!

 

 

 

Go here to purchase posters from our upcoming art exhibit "Africa to America - Unity In Art"

 

 We have some walk-a-thon t-shirt still for sale and we have reduced the price to $5.00.

Help support our efforts by purchasing a t-shirt featuring a beautiful painting by Lost Boy James Makuac for only $5.00.

T-Shirt Size

Thanks to everyone who came out and walked with us on October 1st. We had a great day and lots of fun!  

JOURNEY OF HOPE - MUSIC ROW WALK-A-THON Photos by Dee Flower of Dee Flower images

To see more Walk-A-Thon photos click here!

 

 
 

 


 

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WqnQn-rQqY

 
 

 

We are happy to announce

you can now start your day off

with a flavorful cup of

Lost Boys of Sudan coffee.

 

CASABLANCA COFFEE & The Lost Boys Foundation

have partnered to bring you a bold, smooth,  flavorful cup of coffee made from a premium blend of 100% Arabica beans.

Available at The Lost Boys Center & Gallery: 535 4th Avenue South
&
Casablanca Coffee: 601 12th Avenue South in the Gulch

www.casablancacoffee.com

We sincerely thank Casablanca Coffee for generously donating their profit from each pound of coffee sold at their shop to benefit

 
 

 

 

You can also donate to us through The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee at  GivingMatters.com.

We now have two Art Gallery on the website: go here to view
    Coffee Mug
     
     
     
    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.
     
     
     
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Some of random photos of the Lost Boys at various events 

 

 

Congratulations to Anjelo Mamour who became a U.S. citizen March 24, 2010!

Lost Boy of Sudan, Manyang Jok, with Senator Bill Frist
   

 

 

   

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the Lost Boys Foundation of Nashville
the Lost Boys Foundation of Nashville, Tennessee

535 4th Avenue South, - Nashville, TN 37210 - (615) 256-8302
info@thelostboysfoundation.org