For over 68 years, Nashville Rescue Mission has provided thousands of women, men, and children with meals, a safe place to stay, and life-changing programs that help with various issues they face.

Unfortunately, the Mission’s current facility reached capacity and was no longer able to serve additional women and children. The pressing affordable housing crisis has only worsened the homeless problem within Nashville and other communities nationwide. Families with one or both parents working are no longer guaranteed to make ends meet and keep their homes due to rising housing costs and inflation. In addition, illness, unemployment, accidents, criminal records, and evictions often limit a person’s ability to secure stable and affordable housing.

Many of Nashville’s homeless are children. They sleep in cars, shelters, or stay with friends and family. According to Metro Nashville Public Schools, nearly 3,500 students experienced homelessness in the last school year.

Nashville Rescue Mission used NMTC allocation to build a new facility that will provide housing and services to the most vulnerable women and children of the community. Amenities includes common areas, classrooms, computer lab, laundry rooms, life coach offices, private and/or semi-private bedrooms, emergency shelter housing, and an outdoor courtyard.