Catholic Charities of Tennessee: A Brief Overview
Assisting neighbors-in-need in making adjustments to their lives, adjustments which, for many, will lead to personal and financial self-sufficiency.
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Our Mission: Following the example of Christ, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Nashville advocates for and provides services which enhance and enrich the quality of life for people in need. Currently serving clients in Bedford, Davidson, Humphreys, Montgomery, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson Counties
75%: Clients living below the poverty line (2015) 62%: Clients receiving public assistance $17.2MM — FY17-18 Budget 2.8%: Bishop’s Annual Appeal/Other Diocesan Grants (FY16-17) 1.3%: Fundraising Share of Expenses
Core Competencies: Counseling • Case Management
995 clients from 66 countries Served by our Immigration Services team last year
4471: Catholic Charities Volunteers (FY16-17) Our services are available to all in need, regardless of: Faith Tradition Race, Age or Sex Country of Origin or Nationality
Our Values: Service to the poor Respect Integrity Compassion Dignity “Our region still has homelessness, lack of transportation, and affordable housing as issues to address. Our region still has hunger and lack of basic reading, writing, and financial literacy skills as issues to address. And, let’s not forget joblessness.” Executive Director Pamela Russo Charities News, Winter 2017-18
We’re not here to serve just Catholics. We’re here to serve because we’re Catholic. Serving our neighbors in need since 1962 Catholic Charities of Tennessee 2806 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214 615-352-3087 • www.cctenn.org