Join the Work in Progress
Let's End Homelessness Together
Below, you will find a variety of ways to join the work in progress to end homelessness in Chattanooga. Use the "volunteer" icon to sign up for specific intiatives, with more to be added soon!
The Housing Forward Fund is designed to provide rapid, one-time assistance to people experiencing homelessness in the Southeast TN region. Housing Forward is a cost-effective way to help our neighbors living on the streets, homeless children, and anyone fleeing domestic violence to access safe, stable housing. You can help end homelessness in Chattanooga by donating to the Housing Forward Fund here.
The Chatt Foundation regularly has in-person volunteer opportunities including:
- Food service
- Clothing program
- Community center
- Welcome center
- Men's and Women's shelter
- Family shelter host
- Group volunteer opportunities
Find more information here.
Volunteer opportunities with Northside Neighborhood House range from working in the CommUNITY schools and thrift stores to supporting the Good Neighbor Fund.
Sign up to volunteer here.
Mobile showers and personal care for those experiencing homelessness all across Chattanooga. Volunteers can sign up as individuals and groups to support this effort.
Find more information here.
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Here's How to Get Involved
This is an ongoing project to inform residents about innovative solutions for homelessness, and connect folks to volunteer opportunities and periodic updates from the City's Office of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Email List Sign-Up
3 participantsSigning up for this cause will add you to an email list to receive periodic updates from the City's Office of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Do you have vacant housing units for rent?
no participantsYou can help end homelessness in Chattanooga by partnering with the City's Office of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to provide affordable rental units for those in need of housing stability. Benefits of working with OHSH include a stable rental income, 12 months of post-housing case management, and a suite of resources and programs to ensure the long-term viability of your affordable units.
Partner Agencies
no participantsIf you work for a homeless services agency in the Chattanooga area and would like to see your volunteer opportunities posted on this site, please sign up for this engagement. An OHSH staff member will reach out to you for more information.