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UNITED WAY OF GREATER NASHVILLE
MOVING FAMILIES OUT OF HOMELESSNESS
The Family Collective (TFC) is dedicated to preventing
and solving the problem of family homelessness
in our community. We work to improve the current
system, transforming a collection of siloed services
into an ecosystem of coordinated support. When
a family is experiencing homelessness, they are
in crisis mode. Finding the programs and services
they need to get into stable housing feels like a
maze; there are multiple admission appointments,
transportation issues, confusing requirements and
hoops to jump through … and all on a ticking clock.
Rather than requiring families in crisis to hunt,
navigate and self-advocate for the services they need,
our framework brings agencies together to build a
personalized system of support around each family.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to build
a sustainable and ful昀椀 lling future. After stabilizing
housing, we guide parents through personalized
pathways to success, equipping them with the skills,
knowledge and resources they need to pursue their
dreams, realize their potential and create lasting
change in their family’s lives. As a backbone entity,
United Way provides the framework, data, funding
and guidance to help agencies address root causes
of homelessness and serve families faster, more
effectively and with better long-term outcomes that
will impact generations to come.
THE FAMILY COLLECTIVE (TFC)
In 2014, United Way of Greater Nashville
launched TFC to address homelessness, connect
families to sustainable opportunities and disrupt
cycles of poverty.
Since program inception:
Since 2014, United Way has served 4,615 families.
More than 1,400 families have been housed, and 1,186
families have been prevented from experiencing
homelessness. Over 5,500 individuals have received
employment and education services, and 360 have
improved 昀椀 nancial capability. In addition, over 350
mental health counseling sessions were provided,
and 275 families received 昀椀 nancial counseling. In
2023, TFC served over 1,200 families, housing 309
and preventing 198 from experiencing homelessness.
211 HELPLINE
ENSURING NO ONE GOES HUNGRY
In a thriving community, the worry of where the
next meal will come from should be an alien concept.
United Way of Greater Nashville, in collaboration
with partner agencies, addresses this fundamental
need through local food banks, hot meal providers
and meal delivery services. By bridging gaps and
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