Progressive Directions was chartered by the State of Tennessee as a private not-for-profit organization in 1976. Our mission is to serve the people of Montgomery and Stewart Counties, acting in the public interest by providing mental retardation services to this catchment area. Watch the video below to get an inside look at all PDI has to offer.
In the News... 06/09/10
Since The Nashville Predators National Hockey league began in 1998 they have always held the belief that giving back to the community would be part of their game plan.
In 2010, they gave out over $300,000 to a total of 110 Non-Profit Organizations in Middle Tennessee. Among those notable causes is Clarksville’s own Buddy Ball Special Needs Athletic League. Buddy Ball received funding that was utilized for the Second Annual Buddy Ball Prom. The prom had a phenomenal turn out. The Goal for the Buddy Ball Prom is for Individuals with special needs to have a Prom each year they can attend in a fun, safe, and well-rounded environment.
“I am honored and humbled that the Predators would assist Buddy Ball with the Prom through their Foundation Program. I believe our athletes deserve the best.” Stated Margaret Davis, Buddy Ball Coordinator
Buddy Ball is proud to be a part of Progressive Directions, Inc. and the effort to continue offering athletic opportunities to individuals of all ages.
“We are so happy to have the support of such a notable team. The Predators do so much for the community already and to support Buddy Ball in our eyes is extraordinary”. Mr. Jay Albertia, Executive Director of Progressive Director
Information about Buddy Ball:
The Buddy Ball Special Needs Athletic League provides individuals who have a mental or physical disability the opportunity to play sports, regardless of their diverse abilities. Buddy Ball helps individuals learn teamwork and promote self-esteem; a valuable tool needed to help overcome the stigma often associated with a disability.
Buddy Ball was formed in 2001 and is under the umbrella of Progressive Directions, Inc. By attending one game, you will realize Buddy Ball is a special kind of league that has made a huge difference in many lives. Buddy Ball moves beyond a sport and becomes an affair of the heart for the athletes and their families, as well as, the buddies and all the volunteers.
Our Mission...
Improving the Lives of individuals served by:
Promoting a sense of PRIDE in themselves
Developing DIGNITY in accomplishing goals set and achieved
Increasing INDEPENDENCE through daily living experiences
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Buddy Ball provides individuals with a mental or physical disability the opportunity to sports, regardless of their limitations. Buddy Ball helps individuals learn teamwork and promotes self-esteem, one of the tools needed to help overcome the stigma often associated with a disability.
Established in 1999, Kids Depot is a state licensed facility
providing before and after school care for elementary school age
children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. We have a mini school bus for
transportation, and currently serve Sango Elementary & East
Montgomery Elementary.
Your donation to Progressive Directions supports all of the programs that we offer to our community including... More text to be written and added here asking people to support PDI and the programs that the offer.
