Oasis Center

Oasis Center

Programs for youth safety, belonging, empowerment

Overview

Oasis Center helps young people stay safe, feel valued, and grow through programs that connect them with caring adults and peers. It runs activities and services centered on four key areas: Safety, Significance and Belonging, Participation and Empowerment, and Generosity and Justice. Programs are designed so youth experience emotional and physical security, build meaningful community ties, take action to improve their lives, and work for others’ wellbeing. Success is measured by gains in these four areas across all activities. The center differentiates itself by adopting a holistic, four‑pillar framework that emphasizes youth leadership, real decision‑making, and community justice, rather than only offering isolated services. The goal is to ensure every young person they serve leaves with safety, connections, leadership experience, and a stronger sense of purpose, prepared for productive and fulfilling lives.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Oasis Center

Simplify's Rating
Why Oasis Center is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Social Impact

Education

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$60K

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Federal RHY funding remains active in 2025-2028, supporting core service continuity.
  • Updated 2026 programs still show emergency shelter, outreach, rapid rehousing, and prevention demand.
  • Urban Justice partnership for queer youth expands reach into a high-need, differentiated population.

What critics are saying

  • Mark Dunkerley stepped down June 30, 2025, creating leadership-transition risk.
  • The Prevention Demonstration grant ends in 2026, risking a funding cliff for prevention services.
  • Competitors and public agencies can replace Oasis in youth housing contracts, weakening long-term relevance.

What makes Oasis Center unique

  • Oasis Center runs 24/7 crisis services and youth homelessness programs in Nashville.
  • It holds federal RHY grants for Basic Center and Prevention Demonstration programs through 2028.
  • Its model blends shelter, rapid rehousing, diversion, and family reunification with Metro partners.

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Funding

Total Funding

$60k

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
The Vanderbilt Hustler
Dec 3rd, 2024
GUEST EDITORIAL: Leave the Vanderbubble, we need collective action now more than ever

To that end, Urbanjustice is partnering with the Oasis Center in Nashville to bring support and resources to queer and questioning youth.

KDRV
Mar 25th, 2024
Medford ratifies funding for Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley

In addition to the property at 522 East Main St, Oasis Center is also acquiring three transitional housing units at 516, 518 and 520 East Main St.

Business Wire
Oct 25th, 2022
Usa Today Network And Gannett Foundation Announce 2022 “A Community Thrives” National Grant Recipients

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The USA TODAY Network, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced the non-profit recipients of national grants from the company’s A Community Thrives program. Now in its sixth year, A Community Thrives awards grants to worthy causes and organizations across the United States aiming to improve their local communities. The program, with support from the Gannett Foundation, encourages non-profits to promote their ideas and efforts on a national platform leveraging USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network’s more than 200 local brands to garner attention and support through donations

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