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I’m an artist that's helped bring $17 million in infrastructure investments and direct payments to my community, after decades of neglect. I’d like to give you a FREE e-book to help community development in your neighborhood.
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It all started with a bus stop trash can. Then crosswalks and pedestrian signals.
Initial investments were small, but they kept growing…
Praise from Administrators and Executives
Simone Boyd’s strategic leadership at the McGruder Family Resource Center has been instrumental in securing and stewarding vital ARP funding to enhance this critical community hub. She not only helped direct newly allocated resources but also ensured the effective use of previously awarded funds, all while leading the creation and presentation of a compelling proposal to the Metropolitan Government. Thanks to her advocacy, McGruder is better equipped to continue its mission of empowering and uplifting North Nashville residents.
Brandon Taylor
District 21 Council Member
Simone has a gift, and it is guiding others, bridging conflict, and leading with kind strength. She led two teams, who were at odds with each other, to create something more than they could be on their own. The Bordeaux Collaboration came together because of Simone and her desire to understand the impact projects have on people and communities and share that understanding with others.
Sallie Hussey
CEO, FiftyForward
It was not by coincidence that I met Simone at a North Nashville neighborhood meeting. She courageously represents our community and cares for longtime residents, such as myself, by avoiding the pitfalls of gentrification and problematic zoning. She prioritizes her impactful storytelling gifts to maintain the legacy of our community. I'm grateful to have her as a neighbor and friend.
Cheryl McReynolds
North Nashville Resident
I dream of a day when my neighborhood will be free of violence, have thriving schools and connected neighbors.
M. Simone Boyd is a novelist, neighborhood organizer and speaker. Her advocacy helped secure $3 million dollars of infrastructure investments for her neighborhood. And at least once a month, people—some incarcerated—share that her novel, The Day Sonny Died, made them hopeful.
How I Can Help Your Neighborhood?
Connect Neighbors - Facilitate Meetings - Convince Administrators to Act
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