To celebrate reaching the legendary "Bruce Bogtrotter" scene in Matilda, our DuPont Hadley youth recreated the "entire confection" in real life—decorating and devouring a massive chocolate cake! From "reading workouts" that keep students moving to character voice acting, we’re flipping the script on reluctant reading. See how we’re empowering middle schoolers to find their voices and prove they are capable of big things.

At CASE, we are committed to providing our students with a clear roadmap to their future professional lives. This year, we’ve made a dedicated push to move beyond the abstract and bring the professional world directly to our students. By implementing specific career and industry focuses, we are giving our students a front-row seat to the diverse paths available to them. From the soil of urban gardening to the high-stakes world of healthcare, we want every student to see a ve

CASE students led this year’s Lights On Afterschool event with creativity and leadership, welcoming Senator Heidi Campbell and highlighting the impact of afterschool programs in Tennessee. Through student-led presentations, club showcases, and family engagement activities, the evening celebrated literacy, community connection, and the power of education to transform lives.

At 50 Forward Madison, Institute for GOD volunteers helped older adults build confidence and independence through technology training. What began as simple device support became a meaningful opportunity for connection, empowerment, and dignity.

The Academy for GOD Preschool takes a holistic approach to early childhood education—integrating Biblical values, developmental understanding, and adaptable classroom environments to nurture every aspect of a child’s growth. By blending play-based and academic methods under the guidance of Biblically educated teachers, the program provides children with a strong foundation for both school and life...

CASE Clubs empower middle school students to explore their passions—like Art, Sports, ASL, and Spanish—through student-led, project-based learning. This innovative 2025–2026 CASE initiative fosters curiosity, skill-building, and a love of learning across GOD International’s educational sites.

The Academy for GOD welcomed Vanderbilt’s facility dog Squid for a classroom visit, where students learned about his role in supporting children during medical treatments. The event highlighted the value of empathy and social-emotional learning at the Academy.

Global Outreach Developments Int’l has been awarded $15,000 from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to expand youth, family, and adult literacy programs in Nashville. The grant will strengthen after-school learning, immigrant and refugee education, and family engagement—helping students gain confidence, advance reading levels, and equipping adults with essential English and job readiness skills.

The RIDE program at GOD International is empowering immigrants and refugees from nations like Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Jamaica with essential driver’s education skills. By equipping participants with knowledge, confidence, and community support, RIDE helps open doors to employment, independence, and long-term stability in the U.S.

Now in its 12th year, CASE Afterschool expands to new sites across Nashville and introduces student-led clubs that nurture creativity, learning, and community. Discover how CASE is creating spaces where students thrive.