The Family Center
931-388-3840
PROGRAMS
Helping where we can
Food Assistance
We offer a variety of food options for our homeless Monday-Thursday
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breakfast
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lunch
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snacks and water
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self-srevice coffee bar
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food bags once a week including items that are easy to open and shelf table
Financial Assistance
Rent or Utility Assistance
Maury County residents who need help paying their rent and utilities can receive assistance one time a year. There is no income limit, but you must have “a need”. To receive assistance, call 931.388.3840 and make an appointment with Lisa. You will need to bring ID, SS card, proof of income and benefits received and the utility bill or lease agreement.
Eyeglass Assistance
Maury County residents who need help paying for eyeglasses can receive assistance one time a year. We help 15 people a quarter. To be on the list, you must be one of the first 15 callers on the first Friday of March, June, September, and December. You will need to bring ID, SS card, proof of income for your interview.
Medication Assistance
Maury County residents who need help paying for medication can receive assistance one time a year. We will pay up to $250.00 on medication (No narcotics or pain medicine). It does not matter if you have insurance or do not. To receive assistance, call Lisa at 931.388.3840 to make an appointment. You must be willing to transfer your prescription to the pharmacy we use.
Homeless Assistance
Permanent Housing
We have several grants that allow us to help homeless individuals and families find permanent housing. We do not do hotel rooms! Assistance will depend on the grants and each person’s situation.
Tents, Blankets, Sleeping Bags
We keep a stockpile of items our homeless need to stay warm in the winter. You must be working with a homeless coordinator to receive these items.
Showers
We have a shower available for anyone to use that are homeless or without water. We provide towels and shampoo/soap if needed.
Laundry
Homeless individuals have the ability to wash clothing at our facility. It is limited, please call before you come.
Other Services
Back Packs
We provide Maury County students with a backpack and various school supplies. You must be a Maury County resident, have children in Maury County K-12 and have ID.
Thanksgiving
At the beginning of November, we will take applications for our Turkey Box. Every family will receive a frozen turkey and a box of sides PER HOUSEHOLD. You must be a Maury County Resident and have ID.
Santa’s Workshop
In December, we will take applications for Santa’s Workshop to give Maury County children toys for Christmas. Parents must complete an application, provide ID and Social Security cards for all the children.
Education
We offer various education opportunities such as Budgeting Class, Anger Management Parenting, Lunch and Learns and programs for our homeless.
OurChance
Our ChanceTN works towards increasing low-income families’ ability to exhibit self-sufficiency and upward economic mobility through community-driven wrap-around supports, family-centered coaching, equitable access to employment and education pathways, financial counseling, and benefit that mitigates the impact of the benefits cliff and increase caregivers' incentive to earn more.
