Franklin County Local Charities
Animal Harbor
A limited-admission animal shelter facility committed to animal welfare by rescuing and caring for abandoned or abused animals.
United Way of Franklin County
A community-focused organization that collaborates with local agencies to address critical needs.
Franklin County Arts Guild
Supports local artists and promotes arts and culture in the community.
The Franklin County Educational Foundation for Excellence
Invests in today’s youth, tomorrow’s leaders, and the future of our community by providing funds and resources not ordinarily provided to the Franklin County School System.
Raise a Reader in Franklin County
Affiliated with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, this program mails free books to children from birth to age 5, fostering a love for reading.
Franklin County Veterans Services
Assists veterans with benefits, resources, and advocacy.
Franklin County Tennessee Historical Society
Preserves and shares local history through exhibits and educational programs.
Cowan Railroad Museum
Exhibits approximately 1000 interesting, valuable, and historic railroad and city of Cowan artifacts pertaining to railroading, mainly in and around Cowan.
Good Samaritan Ministries of Franklin County
Provides essential services to the community such as food, clothing, and utility assistance.
Folks at Home
Coordinates services such as transportation, day-to-day tasks, and access to activities to empower individuals to live and thrive in their homes.
Campora Family Resource Center
A one-stop shop for families offering classes, a clothing closet, a food pantry, and much more. Serving families of the Franklin County School District.
The FullMoon Healing Project
Advocates for trauma survivors, offering peer-to-peer support, and resource allocating.
New Life TN
Provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Early Literacy Ambassadors
Offers free, evidence-based reading interventions to children in south-central Tennessee to break the cycle of poverty through literacy.
Franklin County Rescue Squad
A group of dedicated volunteers providing essential rescue services.
Friends of Tims Ford State Park
Continually helps Tims Ford State Park improve visitors’ experiences through volunteer and financial assistance.
Almost Home Transitional Housing Program
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Awake My Soul Coalition
Assists in lessening the effects of mass incarceration by offering the restorative justice framework for individuals with new criminal charges and who have been in the criminal justice system prior to incarceration.
Kiwanis Club of Franklin County
Helps provide students with scholarships and provides for charities in the community.

Old Jail Museum Inc.
LHouses a collection of artifacts from the Civil War and pioneer eras, as well as memorabilia from hometown girl turned global celebrity Dinah Shore.
The Multi-County Cancer Support Network Inc.
Provides financial assistance for food and utilities to individuals with cancer.
Ressurection Ministries
Provides a therapeutic community for formally incarcerated women who desire a holistic transition into society.
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Statewide Charities in TN
Blue Monarch
18-24 month residential recovery community for women and children suffering from abuse and addiction.
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Provides captive elephants with individualized care, the companionship of a herd, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven. Educates the public on the complex needs of elephants in captivity and the crisis facing elephants in the wild.
The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project
Assists other nonprofits in securing funds to help causes that benefit veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Advances cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Distributes donated food to hunger relief agencies and programs across Middle Tennessee.
American Red Cross Tennessee Region
Volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis to helping them be prepared to respond in emergencies.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation
Supports the conservation efforts of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency through youth outreach, land acquisition, and wildlife management initiatives.
FINDINGbalance
Provides easily accessible, Christ-centered resources for those seeking freedom from food and body image issues.
Soles4Souls
Turning unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunities by keeping them from going to waste, providing relief, creating jobs, and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.
Exotic Avian Sanctuary of Tennessee
Offers sanctuary to unadoptable parrots, and lifetime care to parrots whose guardians wish to give their companions sanctuary for life. Provides natural environments for enrichment, flight and togetherness of a flock, and outside aviaries for fresh air and sunshine. Provides adoption services for well-socialized parrots who desire human companionship.
Friends Of The Troops
Supports deployed and stateside service members by sending cards and care packages, helping their families in times of need. Sends cards to veterans and serves those who are homeless by providing hygiene kits and other items of comfort.
Wolf PAWS Inc.
Rescuing abandoned and abused wolf-dogs, providing a permanent sanctuary for them, and educating the public about responsible and humane care of wolf-dogs as pets.
Listening Hearts
Horse Haven of Tennessee
Advocates for, rescues, protects, and defends equines from abuse and neglect in Tennessee.
Project K-9 Hero
Assists with medical costs, rehabilitation, rehoming, food, and end-of-duty services to ensure the best quality of life for retired police K-9s and military working dogs.
Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
Statewide organization promoting awareness and providing education and resources related to suicide prevention.
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Nationwide Charities
American Heart Association
The largest not-for-profit funding source for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease research next to the federal government.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
Fulfills life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Fighting cruelty, rescuing and securing adoptions for animals in need, and driving significant legislative change that protects their lives and welfare.
Disabled American Veterans
Provides services and advocacy to injured military personnel.
Feeding America
The largest charity working to end hunger in the United States.
American Cancer Society
Improving the lives of cancer patients and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Special Olympics
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Collects new, unwrapped toys and distributes those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas.
Patient Access Network Foundation
Providing financial assistance that helps people afford their prescription medications. Serving as a critical safety net for people who are living with chronic and rare diseases and who, despite their insurance coverage, need more help.
American Civil Liberties Union and Foundation
Fights to defend various individual rights listed in the U.S. Constitution.
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Devoted to providing high-quality specialty medical care to children and families, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status.