Nashville State Students to Benefit from New “Folded with Care” Laundry Program, Thanks to Nashville Predators Foundation and United Way of Greater Nashville Grants

The Nashville Predators Foundation and the United Way of Greater Nashville have again demonstrated their strong commitment to community empowerment and engagement.

The Nashville Predators Foundation provided $2,500 through its 2025 Helper Grants, awarded in a celebratory event at Bridgestone Arena. The United Way of Greater Nashville awarded an additional $2,500, seeding $5,000 into a program to support Nashville State Community College students. 

The Nashville State Community College Foundation is launching Folded with Care, a new pilot program debuting in Fall 2025. This innovative initiative will provide free weekly wash-and-fold laundry services to students—reducing stress and helping them focus on academic success.

The idea was sparked by Nashville States Student Government Association, who saw laundry access as a key barrier for many students. Cory Cross, the Associations President turned that vision into action through a partnership with The Clothesline Laundry and the Nashville State Foundation.

Participating students will receive one laundry bag per week, with services available at the Clarksville, North Davidson, Southeast, and White Bridge campuses, supporting up to 40 students weekly.

Folded with Care is more than clean clothes—it’s about dignity, support, and student success. We celebrate the leadership of our students and the generosity of the Predators Foundation in making this meaningful initiative possible.