Northside Neighborhood House
The Impact You’ll Make: For a century, the Northside Neighborhood House has been a beacon of hope for our neighbors north of the Tennessee River. By joining in their mission, your support goes beyond just today – it transforms lives for generations to come. Your generosity helps house families with essential utilities, empower individuals on their journey to stability, and shape the future through CommUNITY School programs. Together, we can continue building a stronger community. Learn more at nnhouse.org | 423.267.2217
How to Donate:
Mail: P.O. Box 4086, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Online: nnhouse.org/donate
Erlanger Foundation
The Impact You’ll Make: Attendance or a corporate sponsorship of the Believe Bash, one of Chattanooga’s most anticipated annual fundraising galas, raises funds to support Erlanger’s essential programs and services. Previous Believe Bash events have aided in supporting projects such as the construction of the Kennedy Outpatient Center, the acquisition of life-saving medical equipment, and the enhancement of services at Erlanger hospitals. Last year’s event raised over $1 million. Support this year’s initiatives with the purchase of a package or sponsorship. Learn more at erlanger
foundation.org/believe-bash
How to Donate:
Online: erlangerfoundation.org/believe-bash
Signal Centers
The Impact You’ll Make: If Signal Centers is the home of fostering lifelong learning and independence in Chattanooga, Hart Gallery is its open front door. Inside, you’ll find nontraditional artists creating artwork to exhibit and sell, along with healing art therapy and community classes. The nonprofit program helps those living with mental and physical disabilities, experiencing homelessness, fleeing abusive situations, and many other underserved populations find their voice through art. Learn more at hartgallery.org
How to Donate:
Mail: 110 E. Main Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Online: hartgallery.org
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
The Impact You’ll Make: Food is a powerful thing. It has the power to change lives, to provide hope. With your help, we can provide these powerful meals for families, individuals, and seniors facing hunger in our communities this holiday season. We work with our vast partner network to deliver groceries right where they’re needed most, directly into communities across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. For every $1, we can provide up to three meals for our neighbors. Learn more at chattfoodbank.org
How to Donate:
Online: chattfoodbank.org
Mail: 2009 Curtain Pole Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Orange Grove Center
The Impact You’ll Make: Financial gifts to Orange Grove guarantee the success of their mission to recognize, support, and celebrate the qualities of the individual. Orange Grove’s goal is to maximize the opportunities each individual has to participate fully in every aspect of our community. Serving 1,000 people in Tennessee and North Georgia, Orange Grove’s person-centered programs are holistic in their approach to helping people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) build the lives they want to live. As a community, everyone’s lives are enriched by investing in the success of others. Learn more at orangegrovecenter.org | 423.629.1451
How to Donate:
Mail: 615 Derby Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Online: orangegrovecenter.org
The Generosity Trust
The Impact You’ll Make: The Generosity Trust is centered on empowering Christian generosity. The heart of their work is guiding and encouraging individuals along their personal journeys of generosity. This is done through four primary initiatives: donor-advised funds, simple, tax-advantageous ways to give to nonprofits and charities; building multi-generational generosity among families; connecting donors with community needs that align with their passions; and collaborating to meet the critical needs of the community. Learn more at thegenerositytrust.org
How to Donate:
Online: thegenerositytrust.org
Call: 423.266.5257
Goodwill
The Impact You’ll Make: Goodwill repurposes gently-used items for the good of the planet and for the good of the community. Whether you choose to donate items at your nearest Goodwill Donation Xpress Center or make a financial contribution online, your donations are used to fund training, education, and employment right here at home. When you choose to shop and donate with Goodwill, you choose to change lives. Learn more at
goodwillchatt.org
How to Donate:
Online: goodwillchatt.org/financial-donation
Un-Teal
The Impact You’ll Make: One in 78 women is affected by ovarian cancer – now the fifth most common cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States. The Karen Collins “Un-Teal” There is a Cure fund was established in 2012 to promote ovarian cancer awareness and raise money for lifesaving research. All donations made to “Un-Teal” go directly to ovarian cancer research projects. Learn more at unteal.org
How to Donate:
Online: unteal.org
RiseUP Cooperative
The Impact You’ll Make: Currently, the RiseUP Cooperative is 100% private-donor funded, with your donations directly changing the lives of teenagers and young adults in your own community. The RiseUP Cooperative hosts life and leadership workshops, covering topics like financial literacy, job readiness, mental health, and leadership. These workshops equip teenagers and young adults with essential skills needed for a bright and successful future. With your donations, we RiseUP together! Learn more at riseupcooperative.org
How to Donate:
Mail: 5928 Hixson Pike, Ste. A #156, Hixson, TN 37343
Online: riseupcooperative.org
Momentum Network
The Impact You’ll Make: It truly takes a village. The Momentum Network seeks to connect, empower, and educate single mothers in the Chattanooga community. Your generous donations help the Momentum Network provide housing, childcare, and other essential resources that pregnant students and single mothers need as they earn a college degree. Join the Momentum Network as they walk hand-in-hand with these women on their journey to empowerment. Learn more at momentumnetwork.org | 423.521.0071
How to Donate:
Mail: P.O. Box 3458, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Online: momentumnetwork.org/give
CADAS
The Impact You’ll Make: For 60 years, CADAS has relied on a community of support from local businesses through event sponsorship and individual contributions. These play a vital role in the CADAS mission of saving the lives of those struggling with the disease of addiction, regardless of their ability to pay, because everyone deserves a chance to get their life back and make their families whole again. By supporting their cause, you can help offer hope and bring families back to together again. Learn more at cadas.org | 423.384.0735
How to Donate:
Online: cadas.org
Mail: 207 Spears Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Public Education Foundation (PEF) of Chattanooga
The Impact You’ll Make: For over three decades, PEF has put Hamilton County Schools first, ensuring that every student and teacher has the tools to succeed. By investing in PEF, you’re not just supporting education – you’re empowering the future. Your gift fuels innovation, strengthens classrooms, and transforms lives. If you believe in the power of public education to build a thriving, equitable society, there is no better way to make an impact. Learn more at pefchattanooga.org
How to Donate:
Mail: 1651 S. Holtzclaw Avenue, Suite 201, Chattanooga,TN 37404
Online: pefchattanooga.org
Kidney Foundation
The Impact You’ll Make: As the holiday season approaches, many kidney patients are living on a limited income, with access to renal-friendly foods being costly. Join the Kidney Foundation of Chattanooga in their annual campaign, Adopt-A-Box, to help feed kidney patients and their families during the holidays. Your tax-deductible donation will spread holiday joy by delivering kidney-friendly foods, shopping lists, and meal ideas straight to a local patient’s doorstep, just in time for Christmas day. Learn more at kidneyfoundation.com
How to Donate:
Online: kidneyfoundation.com/adoptabox
Phone: 423.265.4397
Volunteers in Medicine, Chattanooga
The Impact You’ll Make: Your support makes an immediate impact on urgently needed health services for those in the greatest of need. Volunteers in Medicine, Chattanooga, has touched the lives of 80,000 uninsured neighbors since 2005. The value of the primary care provided by volunteers is greater than $28 million at clinic rates and $113 million at ER rates, costing nearly $11 million to VIM, along with $1 million annually for patients’ prescription assistance. Learn more at vim-chatt.org | 423.855.8220
How to Donate:
Mail: P.O. Box 81057, Chattanooga, TN 37414
Online: vim-chatt.org/donate
United Way of Greater Chattanooga
The Impact You’ll Make: Every dollar given to United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s A Hand for Hope campaign provides direct relief to local families in need. Their 211 helpline connects neighbors in crisis to food, rent, utility assistance, and more. Just $5 a week keeps the lights on for a family, while $20 a week helps a family stay housed. With 44% of children in Hamilton County facing financial hardship, your support is crucial this season. Learn more at unitedwaycha.org/hope
How to Donate:
Mail: 630 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Online: unitedwaycha.org/hope
Warrior Freedom Service Dogs
The Impact You’ll Make: Warrior Freedom Service Dogs gives the gift of life and reconnection to the American soldiers in our community. Your generous contributions change veterans’ lives by funding the training, care, and placement of highly-trained service dogs. These incredible dogs help veterans better cope with service-induced brain injuries, perform life-saving tasks, and offer veterans the freedom to reconnect with the communities they courageously defended. Learn more at warriorfreedom.org | 415.377.3368
How to Donate:
Mail: P.O. Box 31, Flintstone, GA 30725
Online: warriorfreedom.org/donate
Welcome Home of Chattanooga
The Impact You’ll Make: Welcome Home of Chattanooga believes no one should live or die without three essential needs – rest, shelter, and love. To support those facing serious illness or death, Welcome Home of Chattanooga partners with local agencies to provide in-home medical care and builds relationships with the residents to improve end-of-life care. Your support helps them create a community of hope, healing, and compassionate care for those who need it most. Learn more at welcomehomeofchattanooga.org | 423.355.5842
How to Donate:
Mail: P.O. Box 4247, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Online: welcomehomeofchattanooga.org/donate
The Moth Ball® by CityScope®
The Impact You’ll Make: The Moth Ball® by CityScope® is Chattanooga’s ultimate girls’ night out. Each year, the event benefits a different nonprofit in Hamilton County that supports women. A ticket to the Moth Ball® includes food, drinks, and a night filled with dancing to your favorite throwbacks. The 2025 beneficiary is Welcome Home of Chattanooga. Learn more at themothball.org
How to Donate:
Online: themothball.org