About Us

Current Project
This house is nestled in the surrounding Nashville area and will serve as a refuge, providing not only shelter but also access to essential resources like counseling, job training, and support to help survivors transition into stability and independence. We need the support of compassionate individuals like you, who understand the importance of this work and the difference it can make. Consider making a contribution by selecting donate here.

Welcome to The Ark Family Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe transitional housing and support services for survivors of domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, sexual assault and human trafficking in Nashville, Tennessee. Our mission is to provide safe housing to survivors of domestic violence as they transition into violence free, self-sufficient lives. Our vision is to see communities become physically, emotionally and socially safe for all. Our values are Courage- we believe in the moral courage to advocate for survivors. Compassion- we believe in being kind and compassionate towards survivors while they are facing difficulties on their journey towards healing; Empowerment-we believe in equipping survivors with the tools they need to make autonomous decisions; and Integrity- we believe in treating survivors with dignity and fairness.
Board Members
Frangelle Francois, President, CEO, Founder
Dr. Johnny Holliday, Vice-President, Retired School Superintendent
Jackie Hanna, Treasurer
Chicoya Smith-Gallman, Member, Attorney
Wanda Langford, Member, Family Nurse Practitioner
Marleena Debrough, Member, Pastor, Physical Therapist
Jessica Rivers, Member, Director of Safe Haven
April Fortune, Member, Realtor
Staff
Frangelle Francois, CEO/Executive Director
Lorraine Wade, Program Manager
Charmaine Cobb, Housing Advocate
Erica Houston, Housing Advocate
Carolyn Boyer, Intake Coordinator
Wednesday Ajavon, Life Skills Coach
Vanessa McPhee, HR
Jackie Hanna, Payroll
