Room In The Inn began in the winter of 1985, when their Founding Director, Father Charles Strobel, opened the doors of his parish to individuals seeking sanctuary in the church parking lot. This simple act of kindness marked the beginning of Room In The Inn. In December 1986, four congregations committed to sheltering people experiencing homeless through March 1987. By the end of that winter, 31 congregations had joined. Now, they have nearly 200 congregations from a wide variety of traditions and over 7,000 volunteers who shelter almost 1,500 men and women from November 1 through March 31 each season.
Room in the Inn’s mission is to provide programs that emphasize human development and recovery through education, self-help, and work, centered in community and long-term support for those who call the streets of Nashville home.
TVC has been a partner with Room in the Inn for many years, serving on Super Bowl Sunday. TVCers prepare food for the evening meal, volunteers host the guests for dinner and the game and then provide a safe night’s rest and breakfast in the morning. We invite you to pray for these Nashville neighbors and for our volunteers as they serve on Sunday, February 11. For more information, visit: https://www.roomintheinn.org/mission-history-values