Shelbyville Local Charities
Community Development Center
Provides support and services to children, families, and individuals with disabilities while addressing the health and well-being of all persons in the communities in which we serve.
Feed One
Strives to nourish both the body and spirit of community members by distributing food, clothing, hygiene products, and other essential items through GTWY Outreach, a ministry designed to bless and serve the community.
Clothe Our Kids Bedford County
Provides at-risk children with needed clothing and shoes.
Good Samaritan Association of Bedford County Inc.
Helps with various needs in the community, such as financial distress or food scarcity.
Bedford Builds Habitat for Humanity
Serves alongside community members and businesses to build affordable homes for eligible families.
Moms Loving Moms
Provides postpartum recovery kits that provide tools and resources to help new mothers in Coffee, Cannon, DeKalb, Rutherford, Davidson, Bedford, Marshall, Williamson, and Wilson Counties.
Boys & Girls Club of Bedford County
Provides a safe place to learn and grow through mentorship.
Haven of Hope
Provides emergency and community-based support to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association
Strives to educate the public in responsible pet ownership, the importance of spay/neuter, and to give voice and shelter to all the unwanted, abandoned, abused animals in our community.
A Nutter Cat Rescue
Independent cat/kitten rescue trying to save the world one feline at a time.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Post 5019
Dedicated to the veterans and families of veterans in Bedford County and surrounding communities.
Bedford Cancer Foundation Inc.
Helps alleviate the financial burden of cancer for eligible patients.
Shelbyville Community Soup Kitchen
Provides food and other necessities to the homeless individuals of Bedford County.
Bedford County Arts Council Inc.
Seeks to encourage, promote, foster, sponsor, and develop the cultural arts for the benefit of the general public via The Fly Arts Center. The center strives to educate and engage the community in creative art-making, to encourage participation in art-related activities, and to enrich through meaningful, inclusive, art experiences.
Community Clinic of Shelbyville and Bedford County Inc.
Provides free, caring, and compassionate health care to the uninsured and low-income (at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level) adults of Bedford County.
Blended and Blessed Foster Closet
Serve foster, adoptive, kinship families, and relative caregivers by providing items such as clothing, shoes, comfort items, and other needed items as children come into custody.
Community Development Center Foundation
Provides support and services to children, families, and individuals with disabilities while addressing the health and well-being of all persons in the community.
Middle Tennessee Treasures
Saves pets from Tennessee’s high-kill shelters.
Caregiver Relief Program of Bedford County
Provides support, consultation, and respite support to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
United Way of Bedford County
Funds 20 partner agencies providing services and also coordinates a Child Safety initiative, a Stuff the School Bus supply drive, and prescription drug discount cards.
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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.