OUR STORY

How We Got Started

Nashville Foster Love Closet was started by Kara Puckett and her husband, Justin Puckett, in the garage of their Antioch home in January of 2022. The closet started just as an idea to help provide clothing and toiletries for families receiving new placements. After a few months, it grew into helping families with all needs including clothing, toiletries, diapers, wipes, furniture, toys, homemade meals, and so much more. NFLC has also been able to host events for families and children including a Back to School Bash, Girls Day Out, and Christmas Shopping.

NFLC was growing so quickly that it was officially turned into a non-profit organization in September of 2022. With this new 501(c)(3) status, NFLC started receiving funding and was able to open a storage unit for items. NFLC hopes to continue growing and one day open an actual storefront for families to come and shop for needed items.

Meet Our Board

Founder and President

Kara Puckett

Kara Puckett is the founder and president of Nashville Foster Love Closet. Kara and her husband are Nashville natives that have been married since 2018. Kara has two biological sons and one foster daughter. Kara grew up in a family that was always helping others. Fostering is something that was on Kara's heart for a long time. Once Kara and her husband started the process of becoming a foster home, they saw the need for more support for foster families.

In her free time, Kara enjoys spending time with her family and three dogs or helping with the youth group at her church.

Vice President

Vacant Position

To inquire about being the VP for Nashville Foster Love Closet, please reach out via email to Kara Puckett at nashfosterlovecloset@gmail.com

Please note that this is not a paid position, and everyone on our board volunteers their time.

Treasurer

Heather Martin

Heather Martin is the treasurer of Nashville Foster Love Closet. Heather is a wife and mother with a fur baby named Wolfie and a son named Drew that was born in 2022. Married to her college sweetheart since 2002, Michael and Heather have lived in Texas, Florida and are happy to be back in Tennessee close to family and friends. Heather has over 10 years of teaching experience in both public and private schools. Working with different performing arts organizations, non profit boards, her church's parish council and in education, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge to NFLC.

In her spare time Heather enjoys crafting, playing her flute and spending time with family and friends.

Secretary

Lynn Anton

Lynn Anton is the Secretary of Nashville Foster Love Closet. Lynn has been married to her husband, Greg since 1988. They have three children and five grandchildren. One of her grandchildren is a child in foster care. Lynn has been a Registered Nurse since 1980. Lynn has worked in the ICU, cardiac cath lab, and currently does research for a pharmaceutical company. Lynn has organized and been on over 40 medical missions to Haiti. Her work in Haiti includes starting four orphanages, a full-time medical clinic, part-time dental clinic, a micro-credit program, school sponsorship program, and built a preschool. Lynn has a heart for caring and sharing. Giving back is a lifelong mission for her.

In her spare time, Lynn likes to ride her horses, kayak, work on her farm, go 4-wheeling, have bonfires, and spend time with family and friends.

Board Member

Todd Aquino

Todd serves as a board member for Nashville Foster Love Closet. He has been married to his wife, Jill, since 1991. They have four children together. Todd and his family have lived in six states and three countries. He is a US Army veteran, professional electrical engineer, and the Executive Vice President of Energy Delivery at Silicon Ranch.

Todd and his wife have volunteered to work with kids through many nonprofit organizations over the years and they enjoy giving back to the community in which they live.

Board Member

Denise Oram

Bio coming soon.