March 27, 2020

Local organizations to support during COVID-19


Many Nashville area residents and businesses are suffering, as the arrival of COVID-19 followed just weeks after two tornadoes devastated the area. Recovery will take time and resources, and our community will need all the support it can get.

The following organizations are doing their part to serve our local community during this difficult time. If you know of other local groups who are helping out, please let us know in the comments. We’ll update this list as we learn more. 

GraceWorks Ministries is located right here in Franklin, and they have four program areas that make up the acronym FISH— family support, instructional programs, seasonal needs and hunger prevention. 

During this time of concern regarding COVID-19, GraceWorks is committed to serving Williamson County residents in need of assistance with food, rent, or utilities. Due to health concerns, their thrift shop and donation center are temporarily closed, but those in need of food can visit them at 104 Southeast Pkwy between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday through Saturday. 

If you’re looking to support GraceWorks during this time, volunteering is not currently an option based on CDC recommendations. GraceWorks plans to return to its normal hours on April 6, and they will certainly require volunteers at that time. In the interim, financial donations are greatly appreciated and a safe and simple way to make an impact. For the most up-to-date information on GraceWorks’ offerings, follow them on social media @graceworkstn.

You’ve heard us talk about them before, and we really can’t say enough about the good NFP is doing in our community.

In addition to serving food and providing groceries (with clean hands and at a distance), NFP has gone out of its way to lift up areas of our community who are suffering and partner with other organizations to spread its impact even further. 

As with GraceWorks, NFP has made the difficult decision to suspend volunteer activity for the time being, but financial donations are always appreciated. Follow NFP on social media for the most up-to-date information about donation needs. 

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