2-1-1
201 23rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203
1-800-318-9335 or 615-269-4357
www.211tn.org
Provides free and confidential information and referral service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Nine hundred plus program listings are available; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties.
ALIVE HOSPICE
1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 202 Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 896-4663
www.alivehospice.org
Provides loving care to people with life-threatening illnesses, support to their families, and service to the community in a spirit of enriching lives; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties.
AMERICAN RED CROSS, HEART OF TENNESSEE CHAPTER
501 Memorial Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-4272
www.midtnredcross.org
Provides blood services, first aid, CPR, disaster relief, and services to armed forces; serves Rutherford and Cannon counties.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA- MIDDLE TENNESSEE COUNCIL
3414 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 383-9724
www.mtcbsa.org
It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. Serving boys 6 -20 and girls 14-20 years of age.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY
820 Jones Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 890-2582
198 Culbertson St, Smyrna, 37167
(615) 984-4087
www.bgcrc.net
Uses planned programs for youth ages 6-18 to guide development of citizenship and leadership in Murfreesboro and Smyrna serves Rutherford County
CANNON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
609 Lehman Street, P. O. Box 336 Woodbury, TN 37190
(615) 563-5304
www.cannontimes.com
Provides activities, opportunities, and services for the senior population of Cannon County to promote independence, self-sufficiency, health, and the overall quality of life; serves Cannon County
CASA OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY
447 North Front Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6996
www.casaofrutherfordcounty.org
Provides trained volunteers to serve as objective third parties in court cases of child abuse and neglect to advocate for the child's best interest in court; serves Rutherford County
CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY
1040 Samsonite Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 867-9000
214 West Water Street, Woodbury, TN 37190
(615) 563-9915
The Child Advocacy Center works as a multidisciplinary team with Department of Children's Services, law enforcement, mental health counselors, and the District Attorney's Office to investigate and prosecute child abuse, child sexual abuse, and drug endangered children cases, and help children and their families heal from the trauma; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
COMMUNITY FOOD PARTNERS: A PROGRAM OF SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
331 Great Circle Rd Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 329-3491
www.secondharvestmidtn.org
Provides food to agencies that feed senior citizens, poor children, struggling parents,
the homeless, the disabled, and those recovering from addiction, allowing the
agencies to devote more resources to caring for people and fewer resources on food; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
COMMUNITY HELPERS
1453 B Hope Way Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 898-0617
Provides emergency assistance with rent, utilities, medicine, wood, kerosene, and emergency tooth extractions.
DISCOVERY CENTER AT MURFREE SPRING
502 Southeast Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-2300
www.discoverycenteronline.org
A hands-on museum that helps children learn more about themselves and the
world around them; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM
826 Memorial Blvd., Suite 205 Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Main Line:(615) 896-7377
Crisis Line: (615) 896-2012
www.dvpshelter.org
Provides services to victims of domestic violence and elder abuse including emergency safe shelter, crisis hotline, walk-in crisis counseling, court advocacy and support groups;serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
EXCHANGE CLUB FAMILY CENTER
115 Heritage Park Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 890-4673
http://www.familycentertn.org
Provides Supervised Visitation for children and non-custodial parents in a safe environment; Teaches parenting skills & child development; educates the community on types and aspects of child abuse, and provides support services; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES
201 23rd Avenue North Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 320-0591
www.fcsnashville.org
Family and Children's Services provide a continuum of child welfare, counseling, mental health, crisis intervention, and school based services. In addition, they operate the United Way 2-1-1 Information and Referral Service; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
GIRL SCOUTS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
303 West Burton Street
Suite 6
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 890-2451
www.gsmidtn.org
Works with girls ages 5-17 to build character, conduct, patriotism and service so they may become confident and contributing citizens; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
GUIDANCE CENTER- PATH PROGRAM a division of Volunteer Behavioral Health
2126 North Thompson Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 898-0771
www.vbhcs.org
Provides outreach and case management to persons who were homeless and have a severe/persistent mental illness or co-occurring disorder (mental illness and drug or alcohol addiction); serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
JOURNEYS IN COMMUNITY LIVING (FORMERLY RUTHERFORD COUNTY ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER)
1130 Haley Rd. Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 890-4389
www.journeysincommunity.org
Provides vocational training and placement; OT, PT, and speech therapies; social work services; training in community living skills and supervised living settings for adults with intellectual disabilities; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
KIDS ON THE BLOCK OF STARS NASHVILLE
1704 Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-0058
(615) 279-0056 (Fax)
www.KOBNashville.org
Uses puppets to educate children from grades K-6 as well as the broader community about health and social concerns that affect their lives; serves Rutherford County
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND THE CUMBERLANDS
526 North Walnut Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-0905
www.las.org
Provides legal advocacy and education to obtain basic necessities or protection from family violence for persons of low-income and elderly people; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
MID-CUMBERLAND HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY-MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM
325 St. Clair Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Murfreesboro: (615) 895-1870
Smyrna: (615) 459-2227
www.mchra.com
Provides hot, nutritional meals to the elderly in Rutherford County as a means of assisting persons age 60 years and older in maintaining their dignity, health, and independence; serves Rutherford County
MID-CUMBERLAND HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY-HOMEMAKER PROGRAM
1101 Kermit Drive, Suite 300 Nashville TN 37217
(615) 850-3909
www.mchra.com
Provides assistance for elderly and disabled adults to help gain or maintain self-sufficiency and independence, prevent or remedy neglect, abuse or exploitation of those unable to protect their own interests; serves Rutherford County
MID-CUMBERLAND HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY-YOUTH CAN
204 Uptown Square Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 217-6823
www.mchra.com
Provides assistance to help young people enter the workforce; academic and occupational skills training, as well as the attainment of a healthy work ethic; serves Rutherford County
MCS-FRANKLIN HEIGHTS TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP
2552 South Church St., Suite 100 Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 893-2313
www.cityschools.net
A program of Murfreesboro City Schools; provides tutoring and home
work help to children within the Murfreesboro City school system;
serves Rutherford County; serves Rutherford County
NURSES FOR NEWBORNS OF TENNESSEE
50 Vantage Way, Suite 101 Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 313-9989
www.nfnf.org
Serves as a safety net for at-risk families by helping to prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect through in-home nursing visits that provide health care, education, and positive parenting skills; serves Rutherford County
PRIMARY CARE & HOPE CLINIC
1453 A Hope Way Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-9390
www.hopeclnc.org
The Primary Care and Hope Clinic is a not-for-profit health care clinic providing quality, affordable family health services for medically uninsured, underserved, Medicare and TennCare families in Rutherford and Cannon Counties. The clinic operates on a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. Private insurances are also accepted; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties.
PROJECT HELP
PO Box 413 MTSU Murfreesboro, TN 32132
(615) 898-2458
www.mtsu.edu/projecthelp
Project Help is a "best practices" preschool for children 15-36 months of age. Two important functions are served:
- as an early intervention center for families of young children with delays or disabilities
- as a stimulating, progressive preschool for families of young children who are developing typically; a program that promotes diversity, creativity, and cultural experiences.
Practical outcomes are developed for all children in a play-oriented natural environment; serves Rutherford County
PROJECT PASS
PO Box 330056 Murfreesboro, TN 37133
(615) 893-7303
www.uwrutherford.org
RUTHERFORD COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD BANK
211 Bridge Avenue Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-1148
Relieves hunger in south Rutherford County by serving persons who are temporarily unable to provide for themselves; serves Rutherford County
http://www.rcfoodbank.org/
RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS' CHARITY FUND
2240 Southpark Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37128
615-893-5812
www.rcs.k12.tn.us
Provides clothing and shoes for needy students enrolled in the Rutherford County School System; serves Rutherford County
THE SALVATION ARMY
1137 West Main St., PO Box 791 Murfreesboro, TN 37133-0791
(615) 895-7071
www.salvationarmyusa.org
The Salvation Army provides aid to persons in need in Rutherford County including shelter, food, hygenie items, clothing (as donations allow), disaster relief, and other emergency assistance as funds permit. Special assistance is provided during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Back-to-School for individuals and families in need. The Salvation Army also conducts weekly youth character building programs to teach children essential core values.; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM
826 Memorial Blvd., Suite 201 Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Main Line: (615) 494-9881
Crisis Line: (615) 494-9262
www.dvpshelter.org
Provides services to victims of sexual assault including crisis hotline, hospital accompaniment, counseling, court advocacy and emergency safe shelter; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
SMYRNA-LAVERGNE FOOD BANK
130 Richardson Road Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 355-0697
www.smyrnafoodbank.org
Provides emergency food to people in the northern part of Rutherford County, specifically households where children are zoned for Smyrna or La Vergne schools; serves Rutherford County
ST. CLAIR STREET SENIOR CENTER
325 St. Clair St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 848-2550
www.murfreesborotn.gov
Offers services designed to promote fellowship, encourage artistic and
social development, and promote physical well-being for seniors over 60 years of age; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
STARS (STUDENTS TAKING A RIGHT STAND)
1704 Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 279-0058
(615) 279-0056 (Fax)
www.starsnashville.org
Provides prevention and intervention programs for Rutherford County students that help them make healthy lifestyle choices; serves Rutherford County
SUCCESS BY 6®
PO Box 330056 Murfreesboro, TN 37133
(615) 893-7303
www.uwrutherford.org
www.bornlearning.org
Success By 6 provides educational resources to parents and early education programs to the community to ensure all children are ready for kindergarten.
TENNESSEE POISON CENTER
1161 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37232-4632
1-800-222-1222
www.tnpoisoncenter.org
Operates a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week medical hotline for any type of poison emergency and information regarding poisons. All calls are confidential and free of charge; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
WEE CARE DAY CARE CENTER
510 South Hancock St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-4317
Provides childcare for children 6 weeks old to school age, serving two nutritious meals and a snack each day. Fees are determined by household income; serves Rutherford County
WEST MAIN MISSION
1400 B West College St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-8912
www.westmainmission.org
Provides aid to needy people in Rutherford County through the distribution of food, clothing, household items, furniture, and Christmas gifts. Assistance is also provided for meals, gasoline, and bus tickets for transients as funds permit; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT PARTNERS
The purpose of the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Community Investment Grant Program is to provide funding up to $5,000 to those 501(c)3 agencies who are not partner agency applicants. These agencies have priorities that are aligned with United Way’s community impact priorities but do not participate in the allocations process. The community investment grant program was created in 2011 in order to expand the number of those served through agencies and programs supported by United Way.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
415 North Maple Street, Suite 301 Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-329-9191 www.mentorakid.org
Provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever; serves Rutherford County
CANNON COUNTY 4-H CLUBS
614 Lehman Street Woodbury, TN 37190
(615) 563-2554
www.utextension.utk.edu
Provides educational experiences designed to stimulate young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills, and form positive attitudes to prepare them to become capable, responsible, and compassionate adults; serves Cannon County
CANNON COUNTY S.A.V.E.
615-563-6690 www.cannoncountysave.org
Provides services to all victims of domestic violence to include but not limited to court advocacy , counseling, shelter, food, clothing, and job readiness; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties.
HOLLOWAY HARBOR CHILD CARE CENTER
619 South Highland Avenue Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615)890-6004 www.rcs.k12.tn.us
Provides a child care program for infants and toddlers which provides teen parents an opportunity to complete the educational requirements for graduation, in order to become productive citizens and responsible parents; serves Rutherford County
GREENHOUSE MINISTRIES
615-494-0499·www.greenhousemin.org
Provides basic needs to the underserved, including assistance with food, transportation, clothing, housing, furniture, and adult
Education; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties
MID-CUMBERLAND HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY-OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
600 Small Street Suite 102-D Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-5259
www.mchra.com
Assigns volunteers to nursing homes and assisted care living facilities to provide advocacy for the elderly residents; serves Rutherford County
VANDERBILT BILL WILKERSON CENTER
1215 21st Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 936-5000
www.vanderbiltbillwilkersoncenter.com
Provides evaluation and treatment for hearing, speech, and language disorders; serves Rutherford and Cannon Counties