Safe Haven is one of the only shelter-to-housing programs in Middle Tennessee that accommodates families experiencing homelessness. Our mission is to lead our community’s efforts to house, support, empower, and advocate for families experiencing homelessness in Middle Tennessee. We are a housing-first organization that begins working with families on a housing plan as soon as they enter shelter. We serve around 275 families annually. Once families are in safe and stable housing, we provide services and resources based on their unique needs. These can include case management, workforce development, financial literacy, children’s enrichment and education programs, access to healthcare and childcare, and more!
TVC has supported Safe Haven since 2007, serving as the organization’s first congregation to become a Guardian Angel, covering the costs of a family to receive services in shelter and housing. Since then, TVC has been a tremendous advocate for the organization, helping in various capacities from volunteerism, increased funding to meet critical needs, and assisting with donation drives. Safe Haven is incredibly grateful for our partnership with TVC, as we partner to give families in need a place to call home.
The best days at Safe Haven are when a family signs a lease and moves into their own housing. Our biggest ongoing need is the donation of new, essential household items for families as they make their new place a home. Please visit safehaven.org for a current needs list.
We also have ongoing volunteer opportunities to help set up families’ apartments (setting up beds, stocking pantry, etc.) every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. And we often have volunteer opportunities onsite to put together bookshelves, lamps, etc. Please visit safehaven.org for all of our volunteer opportunities.
