While October heralds the harvest season and a wave of gratitude for our abundance, many of our neighbors increasingly face hunger, housing insecurity, or financial hardship. Often their needs go deeper.
I am heartened by strong support from our donors to answer the call to help. By sharing your abundance, you make a difference for those in need—a family searching for safe, affordable housing, a young couple learning to manage their finances, or a young adult determined to gain new job skills. Simply put, Catholic Charities can’t provide these vital ministries without your help.
In any given month, around 2,000 people across Middle Tennessee from all faiths turn to our family resource centers. There, through our holistic care model, Catholic Charities helps remove barriers to self-reliance with:
- Emergency assistance such as housing and hunger relief, in a crisis
- Emotional support and life-skills counseling like financial literacy, to encourage stability
- Employment services and training to restore dignity and open doors to sustainable employment with benefits
Please consider a tax-deductible gift to our $2 million campaign. Together we can ensure struggling individuals and families do not go without food, shelter, or hope.
As Scripture reminds us: “We have been called by love to serve one another.” (Galatians 5:13)
God bless you for bringing love, hope, and healing to those most in need.
A Silver Lining: Volunteers Bring Hope
We’re grateful for a recent surge in volunteers just when recent funding reductions have increased the need for every helping hand.
One shining example is Alan Robertson, a retired architect and member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, who wanted to serve Spanish-speaking neighbors in need. He volunteers twice a week at our South Nashville Family Resource Center. Alan says, “I love it. It gives me a great sense of purpose.”
Join us! We’re currently seeking volunteers with skills in accounting, project management, and other professional fields to help grow our programs and impact.
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Imagine Sleeping on the Floor
Imagine sleeping on the hard floor of a small apartment for months. That was the reality for a father and son in Middle Tennessee—until Mattress Firm stepped in. Through a new partnership with Catholic Charities, the company has agreed to donate dozens of new beds each year, helping families gain comfort, dignity, and a better night’s sleep.
The family first came to a Catholic Charities food distribution event and quickly learned they qualified for multiple services: immigration assistance, monthly food boxes, hygiene supplies, help with medical bills—even school shoes for the little boy.
Now, with a safe, comfortable place to sleep, the family has renewed hope and stability. They are deeply grateful for the community’s love and support—and are inspired to give back in return.
P.S. As Judy Orr prepares to retire next year, the search for her successor is underway. (View the job posting here.) Our Board and Judy are focused on a seamless handoff, and our team is energized to advance the agency’s mission.