All LGBTQIA+ people should be able to navigate care, easily.
At inclusion tennessee, we are committed to fostering a welcoming community. Through our Embrace Collaborative, we're developing a comprehensive guide full of information and services specifically for the LGBTQ+ community in Middle Tennessee.
COLLECTIVE IMPACT
Through this project, we aim to strategically collaborate with other influential groups to amplify our collective efforts and provides robust support to our community.
We're not simply hoping for a transformed community, we're actively facilitating it. This work is about fostering deeper connections, promoting relentless kindness, and cultivating mutual dependency. We firmly believe that initiating insightful dialogues and unveiling innovative programs will drive this monumental change.
We're not just imagining, but meticulously constructing a community that's interconnected, just, and where every voice is not only heard but cherished. Our efforts to build a comprehensive database of services start with committing to the principles of collective impact, doing so will allow us to achieve uncommon results.
OUR APPROACH TO COLLECTIVE IMPACT
INTEGRATE ORGANIZATIONS INTO SHARED ACTIONS
With multiple resource groups throughout the region, when we foster mutually reinforcing activities between groups we can maximize the end result.
ALLOW FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING
Established shared measurement: We believe in an shared vetting model to ensure that providers are affirming and welcoming of the LGBTQIA+ lived experience.
CHANGE MOVES AT THE SPEED OF TRUST
Through consistent communication and building trust with our partners, we will strengthen relationships and build a feedback loop that ensures that this effort is successful.
CREATING A SHARED VISION
We’ve defined the problem: Our community resources are bifrucated in multiple locations and our community desires a simple way to find affirming medical and wellness resources.
THIS REQUIRES A STRONG BACKBONE
Through consistent communication and building trust with our partners, we will strengthen relationships and build a feedback loop that ensures that this effort is successful.
THE PROJECT
Over the past decade, our community organizations have launched numerous initiatives to compile a comprehensive list of LGBTQIA+ programs, resources, medical professionals, and more. Unfortunately, despite being driven by good intentions, these efforts have often fallen short or become narrowly focused on specific areas of need.
We believe in the transformative power of partnership to address this need, first identified in the 2019 Community Visioning Project. By uniting organizations that have already begun compiling lists in their respective fields, we can consolidate these resources into a single digital tool. This tool will be built on the foundations of safety, security, and a principled approach to vetting resources, ensuring LGBTQIA+ competency and care.
We envision our role as a facilitator, working in tandem with leading community resources. We will develop an effective and robust collaborative vetting process and partner with technology providers to craft a solution tailored to our community's needs. In doing so, we aim to fulfill our community's desire for increased collaboration and partnership.
