Meet the Chattanooga Nonprofits
Another year and another fantastic set of nonprofits selected in Chattanooga and across Tennessee. We’re excited to be creating printed materials, websites, brands and strategies for those that are serving our community in the most powerful and significant ways.
Now is your chance to meet these nonprofits before the Chattanooga Make-a-Thon on September 29th at The Edney.
Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer
The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer was formed by Jim and Amy Jo Osborn after losing their two month old son. The mission of the Austin Hatcher Foundation is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life. They provide programming and activities to bring light and joy to the children suffering and their families. Learn more.
Center for Mindful Living
The Center for Mindful Living works to empower people to decrease their stress and increase their mental health and well-being. They are launching a
new pilot program in three elementary schools this year called PAUSE — Practices in Awareness and Understanding for Sustaining Teachers to help support one of the most stressful professionals in our country, teachers. Learn more.
ChattaNeuter
ChattaNeuter provides professional, subsidized spay/neuter services to eliminate the unnecessary euthanasia of cats and dogs due to overpopulation and lack of resources, while empowering communities to care responsibly for their pets. The organization is helping residents in our community who are underserved by helping them care for their pets. Learn more.
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy + Chattanooga Preparatory School
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy + Chattanooga Preparatory School provide rigorous single-gender education to students from traditionally underserved areas in Chattanooga. These schools work diligently to create environments for quality education in the city while sharing staff and resources. Learn more about Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy + Chattanooga Preparatory School.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County provides a coordinated and comprehensive response to child sexual and severe physical abuse with a trauma-informed approach for more than 600 children each year. Their staff acts as a continual support system and a stable sounding board for victims and their families. Learn more.
Downside Up
Downside Up was formed by Theresa Nix when her son was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, but she was unable to find the resources, network and support that she was searching for as a parent. Downside Up is a family for families of children with Down Syndrome. Together they find joy in the happiest and hardest moments — because when life is turned upside down, they choose to live downside up. Learn more.
Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee
The Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee works to ensure that people with seizure disorders are able to participate in life experiences and overcome the challenges created by life with epilepsy. The organization offers free support services to assist individuals fighting epilepsy, their families, and others who may have contact with them. Learn more.
H*Art Gallery Tennessee
The mission of H*Art Gallery is to create hope and opportunity through art. H*Art began as outreach to the homeless population, but after realizing that there are numerous communities in need of creative expression, their programs grew to include low-income seniors, those with physical or mental challenges, refugees, and inner-city and at-risk youth. Learn more.
Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee
Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee works to prevent the abuse and neglect of children in Tennessee. No matter where parents are on their journey through parenthood, PCAT is there to support them. Their Parent Helpline is a 24/7 toll free helpline that is available to parents in times of stress and uncertainty. Learn more.
Second Life Tennessee
The mission of Second Life Tennessee is to end human trafficking through prevention, policy and survivor services. The organization exists to see the formerly-enslaved live free, full lives. They assist in finding safe places for survivors, as well as partnering with agencies that want to offer their services. Learn more.
The Net Resource Foundation
The Net Resource Foundation serves the families in South Chattanooga with quality programs that help curtail crime, build self-image, and promote self-esteem. They accomplish this through youth development, feeding programs, education, job training, collaboration with community partners, and health & wellness programs. Learn more.
Welcome Home of Chattanooga
Welcome Home of Chattanooga provides shelter, healing and compassionate end of life care for those in need. For those who are homeless, have a mental illness, criminal record, substance abuse, there are very limited options for shelter for end of life care. Learn more.
“Our residents have an impact on us, teaching us about love, forgiveness and gratitude as they face dying,” Sherry Campbell, Co-Founder and Director.
Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga
The Women’s Fund of Greater Chattanooga unites efforts for social change that improve life for women and girls across the region. Through advocacy and philanthropy, they catalyze movement toward a just society that is safe, nurturing, and full of opportunity for women. They leverage advocacy, philanthropy and a robust network of partners to address the root causes of inequity and to create lasting change for the women of TN. Learn more.
Thank you to our generous supporters!
A special thank you to Causeway and the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga for supporting our efforts.
Thanks to all of our local sponsors: Make Beautiful, Caroline Jewell, Society of Work, The Edney, Dish T’Pass, Lupi’s Pizza Pies, Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint, FEED Co., Chattanooga Whiskey, Oddstory Brewing, Frothy Monkey, Velo Coffee Roasters, Bread & Butter, Juice Bar Northshore, Bluegrass Grilland more coming soon!
And our organizational sponsors: Abstract, Balsamiq, Sketch, Real Thread, Mindsense and Sticker Mule.
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