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After‑school NAZA program seeks funding for summer slots focused on MDHA communities

3476295 · May 23, 2025
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Nashville Afterzone Alliance, housed at NPL, asked the budget committee for $200,000 to sustain a part‑time coordinator, a leadership pilot and 100 additional summer program slots; a larger request to cover 400 additional slots was only partially funded and remains on the library's wish list.

Anna Haratunyan, who oversees the Nashville Afterzone Alliance (NAZA), told the budget committee that NAZA needs additional funds to expand summer programming in Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) communities and to continue piloted partnerships in juvenile justice and alternative learning centers.

Luke said NPL is requesting $200,000 for NAZA in FY26. "NAZA…

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