www.ONENashville.org Scroll down for a full release. <a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=0421432e99">ONE Nashville</a> The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, the Mayor’s Office, PENCIL Foundation, the Nashville Alliance for Public Education, Stand for Children and Alignment Nashville, has launched ONE NASHVILLE, a new initiative to bolster support for Nashville’s public schools. “The Nashville Chamber initiated this effort because we understand that the success of our public schools affects us all,” said Ralph Schulz, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. “For Nashville to continue to be a great city for families and businesses, we all must take responsibility for making sure we have great public schools.” ONE NASHVILLE encourages all Nashvillians to get involved in Metro Schools by donating, advocating or volunteering. The initiative’s website, www.onenashville.org, allows visitors to explore the different options and decide which is best for them. Once decided, the website directs visitors to the corresponding organizations. To volunteer, visitors to the ONE NASHVILLE website are directed to the PENCIL Foundation’s volunteer portal, www.schoolvolunteers.org, or the Nashville Alignment or Academies of Nashville websites. Visitors interested in making a donation are directed to the Nashville Alliance for Public Education for monetary donations and to the LP PENCIL Box for donations of school supplies. To advocate, visitors are directed to Friends of Metro Schools. The ONE NASHVILLE website also has a page with parent resources that connects parents to MNPS parent programs. “The launch of ONE NASHVILLE is a big step toward making our public schools even better,” said Mayor Karl Dean. “Nashvillians now have one resource to learn about the many great education-based nonprofits in town and can figure out what kind of involvement is right for them. It has never been easier to support our public schools.” The ONE NASHVILLE website also includes a Spanish page and a “Community Spotlight” page showcasing the variety of ways people can get involved through success stories from volunteers, donors and advocates. The spotlights illustrate how every contribution, both large and small, can impact a child’s life. “There are a lot of great things happening in Metro Schools, and community support makes all the difference in maintaining that positive momentum,” said Dr. Jesse Register, MNPS director of schools. “ONE NASHVILLE is about inspiring all Nashvillians to take action and be a part of improving our city and our schools.”