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Total Funds Raised
$6M

FrankTown Open Hearts is on a mission to change the trajectory of the future for Franklin's inner city youth

There are a number of ways you can help build A Home for FrankTown. The strategic plan is to complete our $9.2 million project. God has blessed FrankTown richly for nearly two decades, and FrankTown firmly believes that God will send the resources needed to successfully reach this goal. The at-risk youth of Franklin need your generosity and support to make this a reality. A Home for FrankTown is a community effort that will need the investment of more than 300 supporters. EVERY gift, large and small — helps it reach the goal and will have an impact on kids.

FrankTown’s Reach in Action

We couldn’t have achieved this impact without the generous support of donors like you!

170

Kids served each year.

600

hours in 35 classes.

32

graduates from past 2 years.

1,500

meals provided.

10,400

rides given to & from programs.

88

teens accepted Christ since 2020.

1,000+

volunteers

78

cars given away to families and grads.

FrankTown’s Reach in Action

We couldn’t have achieved this impact without the generous support of donors like you!

170

Kids served each year.

600

hours in 35 classes.

32

graduates from past 2 years.

1,500

meals provided.

10,400

rides given to & from programs.

88

teens accepted Christ since 2020.

1,000+

volunteers

78

cars given away to families and grads.

Campus $1,000,000
Multipurpose Hall $500,000
Automotive Bay $250,000
Vocational Training Center $250,000
Grounds and Garden Space $150,000
Culinary Arts Kitchen $250,000
Classrooms (6) $50,000 each
Computer Science Lab $75,000
Dance/Performing Arts Studio $75,000
NO. OF GIFTS $ GIFT AMOUNT $ CUMULATIVE AMOUNT % OF TOTAL
1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 14%
1 $750,000 $1,750,000 24%
2 $500,000 $2,750,000 38%
3 $250,000 $3,500,000 48%
9 $100,000 $4,400,000 61%
29 $50,000 $5,400,000 86%
33 $25,000 $6,225,000 86%
50 $10,000 $6,725,000 86%
MANY Above $10,000 $7,250,000 100%
Student Scholarship $470,000
Computer Science Program $55,000
Automotive Program $55,000
Vocational Training Program $50,000
Dance/Performing Arts Studio $50,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is "A Home for FrankTown" campaign about?
Why is a new facility needed?
What programs does FrankTown offer for youth?
How will the new facility impact FrankTown's mission?
What is the current status of the A Home for FrankTown Capital Campaign?
Where will the new facility be located, and what opportunities does it present?
How are board members contributing to the campaign, and what impact will it have?
Why is the new facility essential, and how will it benefit at-risk youth in Franklin?
How can I contribute to the A Home for FrankTown campaign?
Are donations tax-deductible?
Are there flexible pledge options, what currency options are available for contributions? Can donations be made through stock, cash, or real estate?
Who are current “A Home for FrankTown” campaign partners?
What is "A Home for FrankTown" campaign about?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

Why is a new facility needed?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

What programs does FrankTown offer for youth?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

How will the new facility impact FrankTown's mission?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

What is the current status of the A Home for FrankTown Capital Campaign?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

Where will the new facility be located, and what opportunities does it present?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

How are board members contributing to the campaign, and what impact will it have?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

Why is the new facility essential, and how will it benefit at-risk youth in Franklin?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

How can I contribute to the A Home for FrankTown campaign?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

Are donations tax-deductible?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

Are there flexible pledge options, what currency options are available for contributions? Can donations be made through stock, cash, or real estate?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

Who are current “A Home for FrankTown” campaign partners?

“A Home for FrankTown” is a fundraising campaign aimed at securing a new facility to enhance and expand our programs, providing a supportive environment for under- resourced youth to learn and thrive. A facility for FrankTown to call home will be a tremendous vehicle through which the organization can serve the community.

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Franklin, TN 37064






    Testimonials

    LaQuisha Waters, the most recent recipient of a vehicle from FrankTown Automotive is a single mom of five children – 4 boys and 1 girl, all of whom are under the age of ten. This past month, LaQuisha received a 2001 Caravan that had been generously donated to Franktown Automotive to be fixed up and given to one of our families. LaQuisha’s two oldest children attend Franktown and transportation has been a long time issue for the family.

    LaQuisha recently got a job and was having difficulty getting back and forth to work; she had to rely on friends, neighbors, and coworkers to help her get around. “I was always worried that something would happen to one of my kids and I couldn’t get to them” she says.

    Timmy came to FrankTown at age 10, mostly because some of his friends were going. “It was something to do, and I got something to eat,” he reflects. He met Wayne at FrankTown, a man who listened to him, cared about him and encouraged him. As Timmy grew to trust him, Wayne taught him to “listen and learn, to show up on time and to not quit.” A pivotal moment came in his mid-teens when Timmy had an opportunity to earn big money – illegally – and he told Wayne, the man he affectionately calls “Pops.” Wayne thought for a moment and said, “Well, Timmy, you can have that, or you can have Someone who loves you more than I do.” And with that, Timmy made a decision for life and relationships instead of certain destruction. He has learned that life is not easy, but “anything worth fighting for doesn’t fall in your lap.”

    “I don’t know where to start. It means so much to have trusted people who love Lainysha, who care about her and she’s safe with them. She is learning so much, like cooking and sewing and knitting. I can’t put a price on my daughter’s face lighting up when she gets to see a lion or acrobats at the circus – the extras I can’t give her because I’m more worried about having food on the table and a roof over our heads. FrankTown has made life so much easier for me. As a single mom, it’s all on me, all the responsibility.”

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    Chris Barnhill, Executive Director

    Chris Barnhill was born and raised in the great state of Texas. He is an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoys playing golf when time allows. He has two grown children and has been married to his wife Jo for 37 years. Chris has been a member of the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ for 21 years, where he currently serves as an Elder. His undergraduate degree was from Oklahoma Christian University, and he served as a youth minister for several years at churches in Kansas City and Atlanta. He earned his MPA degree (in Nonprofit Management) from Tennessee State University, and was the Executive Director of Youth Encouragement Services, and CASA before accepting the position as the Executive Director of FrankTown Open Hearts. Under Chris’ leadership, FrankTown has developed new & more effective ways to generate revenue through diversified and sustainable sources. This includes new donor cultivation, increased monthly donors, new fundraising events, additional foundational support, targeted church appeals, intentionally increasing awareness through media relations, social media, board recruitment and focused programming. Chris is a selfless and hardworking Executive Director whose relentless effort in helping those less fortunate has propelled FrankTown to greater heights. He inspires others to act and has an innate ability to get things done by asking the right questions. He does all of this with the mission of FrankTown in mind. He truly inspires, empowers, and equips FrankTown students, staff, the board, and everyone he meets.

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    Janell Fadler, Senior Program Director

    Janell Fadler was born in Missouri and moved often during childhood as her father pursued a career with IBM. These early experiences instilled in her a love for exploration and a heart for service. Alongside her family, she has traveled extensively; from Europe and the Amazon to the Himalayas on vacations and mission trips. She is driven by a passion for sharing the gospel and serving others through the Holy Spirit. Janell holds a bachelor’s degree in Private/Commercial Recreation from Missouri State University and a master’s in Christian Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She came to faith in college and became active in CRU, sparking a lifelong passion for student ministry. Since 2001, she has called Franklin, TN, home. Her professional background includes hospitality roles with Hyatt Hotels and ministry positions at Eastside Baptist Church in Georgia and Brentwood Baptist Church in Tennessee. At Lifeway Christian Resources, she served in B&H Publishing, Church Leadership Training & Events, and Retail Marketing. A formative experience in her career was a two-year mission in Russia with the International Mission Board, where she taught English to college students using the Bible. She is currently volunteering in the student ministry at her church, The Church at West Franklin. Most recently, she was Project Management Team Manager for Marketing and Communications at Envision Healthcare. In April 2025, Janell joined FrankTown Open Hearts to continue her calling of serving youth and families in Franklin, now overseeing programming staff, volunteer engagement, and community relationships in support of the mission.

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    Amy Dominguez, Finance & Operations Manager

    Amy Dominguez grew up in Memphis, Kansas City, and Madison, Tennessee where her parents were involved in church ministry. She played all the sports growing up and in her teen years developed a love of music, intimacy with God, and seeing people come to know the love of Jesus. Amy graduated high school from Goodpasture Christian School and got her bachelor’s degree from Harding University in Spanish Education and Missions. It was there she met her husband Leoncio. They have been married since 2001 and have been involved in various ministries throughout the years. Wellspring Franklin has been their church family for over a decade. Amy speaks fluent Spanish, loves to travel and eat good food from around the world, and makes a mean salsa. She enjoys quiet walks, diving deep into God’s Word, encouraging others, and connecting people. Her greatest joys are her family and cheering on her children in all their sporting and artistic endeavors. Amy’s role with FrankTown serves behind the scenes to keep the organization running smoothly. Her skills with numbers, love for people, and determination to see things run efficiently have advanced FrankTown’s administrative functions and streamlined the effectiveness of operations.

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    Amy Dominguez, Finance & Operations Manager

    Amy Dominguez grew up in Memphis, Kansas City, and Madison, Tennessee where her parents were involved in church ministry. She played all the sports growing up and in her teen years developed a love of music, intimacy with God, and seeing people come to know the love of Jesus. Amy graduated high school from Goodpasture Christian School and got her bachelor’s degree from Harding University in Spanish Education and Missions. It was there she met her husband Leoncio. They have been married since 2001 and have been involved in various ministries throughout the years. Wellspring Franklin has been their church family for over a decade. Amy speaks fluent Spanish, loves to travel and eat good food from around the world, and makes a mean salsa. She enjoys quiet walks, diving deep into God’s Word, encouraging others, and connecting people. Her greatest joys are her family and cheering on her children in all their sporting and artistic endeavors. Amy’s role with FrankTown serves behind the scenes to keep the organization running smoothly. Her skills with numbers, love for people, and determination to see things run efficiently have advanced FrankTown’s administrative functions and streamlined the effectiveness of operations.

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    Nicole McIntyre, Director of Programming Logistics

    Nicole McIntyre, Director of Programming Logistics Nicole McIntyre grew up in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, with stints in three Texas cities, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Orlando, Florida by the time she was thirteen. The variety of people and cultures in those formative years gave her an appreciation for the beauty of God’s creation and people. She has been married to her husband, Nathan, since 2001 and they have two sons. She loves traveling to places she’s read about and will choose a historical city over a beach vacation every time; usually with a crochet project on hand. Nicole graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She decided she wanted to be an educator when she was seven years old and began volunteering in children’s ministry when she was fifteen. Since then she has been working with children in some capacity, whether it’s teaching in a variety of classroom settings, tutoring students, teaching Bible classes, leading AWANA, or making bad balloon animals. She is currently leading the Wednesday night children’s programming at 4th Avenue Church, as well as volunteering in the preschool ministry since 2007. Teaching children they are loved, valued, created beings of God is her most important thing. Nicole has been at FrankTown since 2022. She loves finding solutions for problems, usually with a color-coded spreadsheet. As the Director of Programming Logistics, she works to find the best spaces for volunteers, finding engaging opportunities for students, and making sure all of the many pieces of the puzzle work together.

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    Raymond Waymon, Director of Programming Operations

    Raymond Waymon Jr was born in Los Angeles, California. Raymond has lived in Franklin, Tn for 30 years. Raymond has been married for 19 years and is a member of Limestone Missionary Baptist Church. Raymond graduated from Franklin High School and was a part of multiple sports teams. Raymond played collegiate football at Lambuth University and University of Memphis. Raymond has a Bachelors degree in Business Economics and Administration. Raymond has worked professionally at Vanderbilt Medical Group where he was the satellite clinic office supervisor for several years. Raymond most recently worked at Williamson County Juvenile Court and was the Intensive Probation Supervisor. Raymond is a Leadership Franklin alumni. Raymond has served on several state and national committees in vast capacities. Raymond is the founder of United Front, an event/mentoring sole proprietary business. Raymond has coached young men and women in football and basketball. Raymond last coached as an assistant coach at Spring Hill High school in 2019. Raymond has a deep love for community and the development of tomorrow's future generations. Raymond has received community awards and recognition for his service within the Franklin community. In his free time Raymond loves the outdoors and grilling and spending time with his loved ones. Raymond is committed to living a life of service and believes it's vital to be a part of the solutions not the gossip.

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    Karen Brockington, Senior Programming Assistant

    Elder Karen Brockington was born and raised in the inner city of Baltimore, Maryland. She attends Aspen Grove Christian Center in Cool Springs TN. Karen has a passion for sowing into the lives of young people and has served as a mentor for over 20 years. Having survived childhood abuse in various forms, Karen knows God has taught her not only how to teach young people how to navigate through their own challenges, but also how to walk with them through life. Karen was ordained as an Elder over youth and music by the late Bishop Veronica Watson of the Bethesda Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she was a member for 23 years. She is the founder of the Washington Semester Student Association at American University in Washington DC where she worked for 15 years before God instructed her to move to Franklin, Tennessee. Upon her move to Tennessee she served under the ministry of Christian artist Nicole C. Mullen’s Baby Girls Club, here in Franklin and then in the Country of Belize. Every Saturday, she connected with youth in Belize who had experienced the same adversity she went through, and helped them overcome their challenges through the performing arts, her teaching, mentoring and immense love for them. She was called back to the U.S. mission field by God and has been involved with the Franktown Open Hearts Ministry for 6 years where she is the Senior Programming Assistant and volunteers as the performing arts coordinator. She currently works with and proudly serves Nicole Mullen as her assistant and Road Manager. If you ask Karen what she wants people to know about her she will say “I love the Lord with all my heart, all my soul and strength. I have traveled the world and still my favorite place to be is in the presence of my Father, the lover of my soul who’s I am and whom I serve.”

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    Jennifer Greenberg, Senior Programming Assistant

    Jennifer Greenberg, Senior Programming Assistant Born and raised in Oklahoma, Jennifer Greenberg spent a decade in Southern California before settling in Franklin, Tennessee, where she has lived for the past 23 years. A nature enthusiast, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time outdoors. She is the proud mother of three grown children—graduates of Centennial High School—and a Nana to two granddaughters. Jennifer holds a degree in Early Childhood Development and began her career as a preschool teacher while raising her children. Her passion for ministry began early in life, serving in both high school and middle school ministries at churches in Ada, Oklahoma, and Ventura, California. She has also led worship for churches and women’s conferences across California and Tennessee. Her heart for service has taken her around the world—she has traveled to eleven countries for both ministry and leisure, and has lived abroad as a missionary in Monterrey, Mexico, and Johannesburg, South Africa. Jennifer currently works in the Professional Development Department at the Williamson County Schools Central Office. She first learned about Franktown while on staff at Centennial High School and has been involved with the organization for the past seven years. She cherishes her evenings spent with Franktown students, especially leading devotions—her favorite part of the night. A close second is overseeing dinner time, which she sees as a meaningful tradition that brings people together like family. Jennifer’s life reflects a deep commitment to faith, youth, and community. She considers it a blessing to be part of what God is doing through Franktown.