Welcome and thank you for visiting the Catholic Charities of Tennessee website. We hope that you easily find the information you are seeking, whether for yourself or for someone you know who is in need. If you are seeking to find a way to give back, we would be grateful if you chose to become a volunteer, a donor, or both.
We are proud of our work in the community. Our goal is to enable people to rise above barriers and to achieve self-sustainability. We do that with a broad spectrum of services in various locations in the mid-state area–one day at a time, one person at a time, and one family at a time. Our tagline inspires us: ““Love, Hope, Healing.”
Our Catholic Charities staff is an ecumenical one, comprising professionals of various faith traditions, who are experts in their fields. Our remarkable staff exemplifies our mission every day: Following Christ’s example, we recognize the dignity of all people and serve our neighbors. We serve all, without regard for faith tradition.
Catholic Charities is recognized as a top 25 nonprofit and the largest social services provider in the region. We rely on charitable donations from the community, as well as funding from multiple local, state, and federal agencies.
Judy Orr
Executive Director
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville Senior Leadership Team
Judy K. Orr, LSMW, Executive Director, Biography
Annabelle Cruz-Orengo, Deputy Executive Director, Administration
John Michael Ford, Deputy Executive Director, Programs
Debra Morrow, Deputy Executive Director, Finance and Business
Paola Beltran, Communications Coordinator
Angela Evans, Community Engagement Manager
Lisa Fisher, MSSW, County Expansion Program Director
Heather Mencke, BSW, New Americans Program Director
Louisa Saratora, Tennessee Office for Refugees Director
Cindy Tipler, Executive Projects Manager
Dr. Deanna Webster, PHD, LMFT-T, LSW Clinical Services Director