Founded in 2010, Strings for Hope has spent the past decade impacting the local Nashville community. Utilizing secondhand musical strings allows us to provide second chances for survivors of addiction, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. Through employment in our program, survivors receive supplemental income and learn job skills while in transition. Each of our makers come directly from transitional housing facilities, and most of our strings are donated by musicians and music stores throughout the local Nashville area.
Our products embody everything that Nashville is: kind, creative, and musical. We are proud to give back to the Nashville community and change the lives of survivors in our city.
Strings for Hope would not survive without your business. We thank you for your support! If you or someone you know is struggling, click here to view our resources.
Meet our team
EMILY WINTERS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
With four years of experience in the nonprofit world, Emily has a passion for giving back to her community. Her favorite part about working for Strings for Hope is impacting people! She hopes that Strings for Hope will inspire other people to make a difference. Since taking over the company, Emily has watched the company expand immensely and is excited to watch its growth.
Contact: Emily.stringsforhope@gmail.com
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
With four years of experience in the nonprofit world, Emily has a passion for giving back to her community. Her favorite part about working for Strings for Hope is impacting people! She hopes that Strings for Hope will inspire other people to make a difference. Since taking over the company, Emily has watched the company expand immensely and is excited to watch its growth.
Contact: Emily.stringsforhope@gmail.com
Devon Rideout
GENERAL MANAGER
Having been a sales rep for the company back in 2015, Devon is excited to be back as Strings for Hope's General Manager. With a strong background in sales, management, and non-profit work, she is ready to utilize her talents and passions to facilitate growth within Strings for Hope! She hopes that her experience and guidance will allow the company to employ more women in recovery and reach new heights.
Contact: Devon.stringsforhope@gmail.com
GENERAL MANAGER
Having been a sales rep for the company back in 2015, Devon is excited to be back as Strings for Hope's General Manager. With a strong background in sales, management, and non-profit work, she is ready to utilize her talents and passions to facilitate growth within Strings for Hope! She hopes that her experience and guidance will allow the company to employ more women in recovery and reach new heights.
Contact: Devon.stringsforhope@gmail.com
SARAH KEARNEY
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH & OPERATIONS/INVENTORY MANAGER
Sarah is our success story. She started making jewelry for Strings for Hope while she, herself, was in a facility and is now employed full-time. Sarah serves as our direct link to the community of woman in need and also maintains our inventory and online orders. She states that her favorite part about Strings for Hope is being able to share her experience with the women she works with.
Contact: Sarah.stringsforhope@gmail.com
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH & OPERATIONS/INVENTORY MANAGER
Sarah is our success story. She started making jewelry for Strings for Hope while she, herself, was in a facility and is now employed full-time. Sarah serves as our direct link to the community of woman in need and also maintains our inventory and online orders. She states that her favorite part about Strings for Hope is being able to share her experience with the women she works with.
Contact: Sarah.stringsforhope@gmail.com
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