We Are There – About Us

For over 60 years, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville has been a beacon of love, hope, and healing for Middle Tennessee. We are committed to serving neighbors in need—regardless of their faith tradition—with compassion and care during their most challenging times, helping them regain stability and dignity.

Our Mission

Following Christ’s example, we recognize the dignity of all people and serve our neighbors.

Our Impact

  • 26,000 neighbors served annually across 8 locations in Middle Tennessee
  • 60+ years of service as a trusted presence in the community
  • 175 staff members delivering compassionate care

What We Do

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of life-giving programs and services tailored to the needs of our community:

Emergency Assistance

  • Emergency housing and stability support
  • Hot meals, food assistance, and other basic needs essentials

Emotional Support

  • Counseling and life skills programs
  • Support to help individuals and families achieve self-reliance

 Employment Services

  • Job training programs to restore dignity
  • Job placement assistance to rebuild lives

Join Us

As the demand for our services continues to grow, we rely on donors and volunteers to sustain and expand our outreach.

  • We have a $2 million fundraising goal to meet the increased needs in our community.
  • Approximately 85% of all support goes directly to serving our neighbors in need.
  • Your support can make a difference in the lives of our Middle Tennessee neighbors.

Ways to Help

  • Donate: Support our life-giving ministries.
  • Volunteer: Share your time and talents.
  • Advocate: Spread the word about our mission.

We Are There: A National Campaign

We proud to be part of the We Are There campaign, a national initiative celebrating the life-giving work of Catholic Charities agencies across the United States and five territories.

As part of the Catholic Charities USA network, we contribute to a united mission of service that includes:

  • 168 independent agencies
  • 3,900 locations nationwide
  • 15 million people served annually
  • 30 million meals provided each year
  • 215,000 volunteers supporting dedicated staff

This campaign highlights the profound, tailored impact each agency has on its community—whether through food assistance, housing support, counseling, or job training—while raising awareness of our collective efforts to bring love, hope, and healing to those in need.

For more information about this initiative, visit WeAreThere.US.

Together, we can bring hope, love, and healing to those who need it most. We are there—for our neighbors, for our community, and for you.