 Our programs begin with the grace of hospitality and are centered around an atmosphere of mutual respect. We provide a continuum of care that is both emergency and long-term, both residential and educational. Our variety of programs include:
- Room in the Inn works with 151 area congregations to provide food and shelter for 185-225 people each night during the coldest months of the year from November 1st through March 31st. Last year with the help of 27,232 volunteers, Room in the Inn congregations provided 26,737 beds and served 64,779 meals to their homeless guests.
- Educational Programs are at the center of Campus services. Classes include a Literacy Program called Expressways to Learning, GED Preparation, Job Skills, Word Processing, Organizational Skills, Basic Computer Skills, Developing a Resume, Survival Skills for Men, Hope, Anger Management, Bible Study, Prayer, Theological Reflections, Women's Issues, Alcohol and Drugs, Art, and Drama. We offered 1,670 classes last year and hope to offer even more this year.
- Respite Care offers homeless persons who are medically fragile a place to recover. When a homeless person is ill or released from the hospital, they need a place to recover and heal. Our Respite Care facility houses 26 people. Respite Care staff works with each individual in assessing future needs.
- Alcohol and Drug Treatment Case Management is provided as part of a collaborative HUD grant. Over the past year, 87 individuals entered into case management treatment, 51 people completed their treatment programs, and 32 people were placed into permanent housing.
- Guest House operates 24 hours a day offering shelter to individuals who are undergoing alcohol and drug addiction treatment through a partnership with the Metro Health Department and Veteran's Administration. Through a partnership with the Metro Police Department, we also offer a safe place for intoxicated individuals to sober up.
- Day Services are provided by our Campus Service Team to assist individuals in need of a shower, access to meals, clothing, work identification, case management, referrals to other programs, and a mailbox. Last year 9,000 showers were provided, 200 individuals were assisted with identification, 849 bus passes were provided for work, 9,000 social service appointment cards were distributed, and over 2,000 people came in for service and hospitality.
- Hispanic Services are provided through a grant from the State of Tennessee Emergency Shelter Program to assist the growing Hispanic homeless population.
- Congregational Helpline provides a screening service for area congregations who receive requests for benevolence assistance. This program processed 3,739 calls from 102 congregations, agencies and ministries.
Our service is based on a continuum of care that is both emergency and long-term, both residential, and educational. We seek to offer services, not impose them; invite, not compel; encourage, not demand, always maintaining the belief that each individual remains a sacred image of an invisible God.
If you wish to join us in this work of encouragement or learn more about the Campus, we welcome your interest.
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