Room In The Inn provides food and shelter for up to 225 people each night in over 150 area congregations from November 1st to March 31st.
As we reflect on those who have made Room In The Inn such an effective program, we are amazed at the tremendous support of the over 150 congregations and their volunteers who offer the gift of hospitality, through their time, energy, and resources.
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Room In The Inn
In the past year,
28,522 beds were provided to
1,033 different individuals
(46% first-time guests)
More than 150 congregations served 72,217 meals
16,804 snacks and offered
12,658 showers
29,373 volunteers provided
11,030 hours and drove 155,242 miles in order to offer safe shelter for the homeless in Nashville.
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Through their help, the program runs smoothly each night. It is such a renewing joy to see such dedication in serving the guests who visit with them. These "houses of the good" are a blessing to the men, women, and children who receive a safe place to rest during the coldest months of the year.
We give our thanks. The need remains great, and all of us are humbled by it, but we are rewarded by the chance to work with such a strong cadre of people invested in enhancing the life and peace of mind of the homeless. What each volunteer provides is never simply a place to stay. What each offers is a chance for people to feel respected and cared for when they often feel invisible or ignored. There is an abiding gratitude for the roof and food and services that each congregation supplies, but the real warmth comes from the fellowship they experience with each volunteer.
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