On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Judy Orr, executive director of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville, in coordination with the Catholic Charities board of trustees, made the following announcement about a restructuring of the organization.  Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville is undergoing a major restructuring, necessitated by recent federal funding cuts that have effectively dismantled the U.S. […]

Family-friendly celebration joins national effort to unite communities across differences NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 14, 2025)—Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville, invites the public to its second annual Kaleidoscope celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 2800 McGavock Pike. The free, family-friendly outdoor event serves as a […]

Ashley came to our Family Resource Center in Coffee County in crisis. Exhaustion and desperation were evident on her face as she walked in. She had lost custody of her older child after struggling with addiction and was finding it difficult to care for her newborn on her own. Her baby was not properly secured […]

The recent executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program has immediate consequences for the families Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville serves. Without your support, recently-arrived individuals will suffer due to this unprecedented freeze on aid. Every person resettled through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program undergoes thorough vetting and receives approval from the Department of […]

Georresha first came to our Family Resource Center in December 2023, seeking assistance with food. She had recently moved to Tennessee from another state, leaving behind an abusive relationship to protect herself and her children. At the time, she was working as a DoorDash driver to make ends meet and had just found a place […]

One year ago, Blue was homeless and uncertain about his future. He felt lost, weighed down by a cloud of uncertainty, and the road ahead seemed impossible. Like many facing similar struggles, he came to Catholic Charities’ Family Resource Center at C.E. McGruder looking for food. But what he found was far more than just […]

From Judy K. Orr, Executive Director: As our new fiscal year began last month, we simultaneously embraced a bold, new vision for our work: “By 2029, Catholic Charities will be the leader in Middle Tennessee in assisting people in need to achieve persistent self-reliance.” This vision is at the heart of our new five-year strategic plan, […]

From Judy K. Orr, Executive Director: Our long tradition of assisting expectant and new mothers has received a boost, as we were selected to implement a new program initiated by the State of Tennessee. We will be working hard to address challenges and support moms through a whole-person approach to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. […]

From Judy K. Orr, Executive Director: We are very grateful for the presence of everyone who joined us at our Festival of Hope 2024. We are left with our hearts full of gratitude and love. We were very happy to share the achievements of some of our graduates in our job training programs and to […]

From Judy K. Orr, Executive Director: I am excited to invite you to our annual fundraiser, Festival of Hope, a fun and joyous celebration of the accomplishments of our neighbors who allow us to walk alongside them towards a brighter future. Our Latino/Cuban-inspired breakfast event will take place at the Catholic Pastoral Center Tuesday, April […]