Forgiveness Luncheon
The Forgiveness Luncheon is Dismas House’s signature event that raises awareness for our innovative programs and gives the community an opportunity to financially support our mission of improving lives and strengthening communities by providing the formerly incarcerated with holistic reentry programming that breaks the cycle of incarceration.
Tuesday, October 5th
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Broadcast live from the Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Remington Richardson
Emcee: Lelan Statom
Honorary Chair: Clarke & Kevin Byard
Co-Chairs: Kelley & Blair Durham and Karen & Brian Vingelen
For questions, please contact LoLita Toney, Vice President of Development, at ltoney@dismas.org.
Our Father Jack Presenting Sponsor
Our Impact Sponsor
Our Justice Sponsors
TOM & MARIDA STEARNS PATRICK & CECELIA THEOBALD MIKE RUSTICI
Our Corporate Table Hosts
DAVID YOUNG DAWN MASON
DONALD HOLMES 
JAYE CAROLE & BOB WAGONER LORI BELL MERCEDES BENZ OF MUSIC CITY
Last Year’s Event
Our 2020 Forgiveness Luncheon was held virtually on Tuesday, September 29. The keynote speaker was Robert Sherrill, founder of Imperial Cleaning Systems and CEO of The D.R.E.A.M. (Decreasing Recidivism through Education And Mentorship) Initiative. Robert knows first-hand the challenges former offenders face upon reentering society. As a young man, Robert’s chosen path led him to the federal penitentiary where he vowed to make a change for his family and himself.
And what a change he made. Not only did Robert become an entrepreneur, but he launched “Imperial Cares” to provide jobs and internships to area residents who are displaced or enrolled in a post-incarceration community reentry program. His work as an entrepreneur, influencer, and community figure has been recognized across Middle Tennessee with a long list of honors. Robert is also a graduate of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Catalyst Program.
We were also privileged to hear remarks from Governor Bill Lee, Sheriff Daron Hall, and former Dismas residents.
