Potential for non-profit start up in Tennessee? (Jackson, Central: fit in, quality of life)

[veganwriter]

I'm thinking about opening a non-profit in either Oklahoma or Tennessee. My questions are:

1. Is Tennessee a state where a new non-profit is likely to find funding?

2. How are the attitudes about actually CHANGING the status of the Homeless, and caring for the needs of Veterans?

3. Can an "outsider" actually be effective in working with some of the problems (i.e. Criminal Kulture, lack of PERCIEVED opportunity, and economic self-sustainability?)

I haven't been to Tennessee enough to fully grasp the place, but I do know the populations I wish to work with.

Many of the things I've been reading paint a picture of almost insurmontable problems in a place where so many GOOD hearted people live.

In short, is there a "insider/outsider" attitude or a “good old boy” system of funding in Tennessee that would prohibit outsiders working to raise the quality of life for a few members of the above mentioned groups?

Oh ... and I was initially looking to work in a more rural setting and thought that the Jackson area would be good. Now I'm not so sure. What other rural areas can you think of that aren't crippled by either racism nor intense crime?

Comments?

[Capt. Dan]

I think you may have better luck in E or Central Tenn than here in W Tenn. We are still a bit clannish here and are leary of outsiders at first. We tend to take care of our own rather than relying on charities. Good luck though and i appreciate what you are trying to do!

[Eat]

You just posted about jobs here. Now you are talking about starting a non-profit?

[GatorTrout]

Originally Posted by Eat

You just posted about jobs here. Now you are talking about starting a non-profit?

Must be a democrat.

[alleycat]

Originally Posted by GatorTrout

Must be a democrat.

I see more legislation in our future . . .

;-)