Friends of WTSD

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About "Friends"

Friends of West Tennessee School for the Deaf is a non-profit organization that was established in 1998 for the sole purpose of raising funds to help support special programs and special projects at the West Tennessee School for the Deaf. We formally received our 501(c)(3) status in January of 2000 and we abide by the rules and regulaions stated in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Since January 2000, we have raised approximately $35,000 to help with special needs at WTSD. Programs or projects we have funded are listed below. If you are interested in donating money to Friends of WTSD, then please contact Elizabeth Neff at (731) 423-5705 during school hours for more information. All donations are tax-deductible.

  • Jerry's Kids
  • Jump Rope for Heart Program
  • Student of the Month
  • Student Honor Roll
  • WTSD's Art Program
  • Times for Charity
  • Field Day
  • Built a playground for our preschool students
  • Graduation
  • Summer Language Camps
  • Writing Workshops
  • Summer School



    Governing Board


President: Libby Neff

Vice-President: Michael Strickland

Secretary: Shana Ward

Treasurer: Bret Christensen


Members At Large

Mrs. Barbara Bone Mr. Jerry Mitchell
Mr. Ralph Leverett Mrs. Kris Wolfe
Mrs. Teresa Rice Mrs. Kristi Lindsey
Mrs. Joy Weiss Mrs. Elaine Strickland
Mr. Daniel Mobley Mrs. Amy Flint