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Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in South Nashville. Established in 2005, we’ve had the privilege of serving refugees and immigrants with English classes, social services, immigration support, youth programs, and more.

Our Mission

To ensure refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come.

We accomplish this by:

Our Programs

We offer culturally-sensitive service programs designed to make self-sufficiency achievable.

Community Partnerships

Since our founding in 2005, we've developed strong partnerships with the local community that help our new neighbors achieve their goals.

Advocacy

We stand up for refugees and immigrants in our community by building relationships with local elected officials.

History of NICE

In 2005, the Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) was founded as a nonprofit organization by a group of Sudanese refugee men and women, including our President/CEO Dr. Gatluak Ter Thach, who desired to help other refugees and immigrants living in Middle Tennessee. 

Many of the center’s founders came to the United States in the 1990s from war-torn Sudan with the goal of finding a safe place to live, work, and raise their families. However, most Sudanese refugees had little educational experience due to the war, making their resettlement extremely difficult. 

The experiences of these founders prompted the creation of NICE, so they could help others with skills that would help them gain their independence and self‐sufficiency in their new home.

Funders

Thank you to each of our generous funders. We would not be able to change lives without your contributions.