Chatt Foundation

  • Basic Needs
  • Community
  • Crisis
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Family
  • Housing
  • Mental Wellness

Who We Are

Mission: To meet the most basic needs of vulnerable, hungry, and homeless individuals in Chattanooga while also providing a clear path to self-sufficiency.

We were known in the community as “The Chattanooga Community Kitchen” when we opened as a feeding program in 1982. Seven downtown churches partnered together in an effort to better meet the needs of Chattanooga’s growing homeless population. Since then, we have expanded to cover a city block, providing food and supportive services to the homeless and needy of Chattanooga seven days a week, 365 days a year. We changed our name in 2022 to better reflect our expensive services. Our name is an acronym for Center for Homeless Advancement for Today and Tomorrow.

What We Do

We serve three meals a day every day of the year – no questions asked.

Meals times (seven days a week):

  • Breakfast 7:00AM to 8:00AM
  • Lunch 11:30AM to 12:30PM
  • Dinner 3:30PM to 4:30PM

Clothing and basic goods are provided at no charge to those in need through our Consider the Lilies Clothing Program. Whether you are in need and receiving give-away or are a paying customer, you will shop from the same racks and check out at the same register.  Each year, give-away exceeds sales by at least 80%; proceeds from sales are used to provide employment opportunities for those we serve.

Whether immediate shelter is needed or a safe space to stay while transitioning to independence, we offer a variety of case managed supportive services to help ensure the greatest success in permanent housing

Case managers are onsite throughout the facility, offering initial outreach and assessment as well as engagement in educational and self-sufficiency programming.  In addition, outside agencies such as Veterans Affairs, Social Security, the Department of Human Services, Chattanooga Cares, and many more offer their services under our roof.  By offering our own services as well as those of partner agencies in one space, we are able to deliver services efficiently while breaking down barriers to success.

Day Center services include: restrooms and showers, telephones (to make local calls), mail (to receive correspondence/get identification), computer access, sitting area, washers/dryers, hygiene items, foot care, educational resources and programming (including artistic and musical programs), case management (including outside agency collaboration), meditation space, and much more.

Details

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Get Connected Icon Sadie Whitehead
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https://chattfoundation.org/