316 W. Lytle Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-0338
Contact: Rev. Doug Dezotell, director
This program provides a 9-12 month residential Christian discipleship training for those seeking recovery from addictions. A strict daily schedule is adhered to with 24-hour supervision.
First Step OUTreach offers Discipleship Counseling, Support Groups, Rallies, Training Seminars, and Support Groups for families.
Greenhouse Ministries
410 W. Lytle Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 494-0499
Contact: Cliff & Jane Sharp
Greenhouse Ministries is open Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 8038
Murfreesboro, TN 37133-8038
(615) 890-5877
Email: rchfh22@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.habitat.org
Contact: Beth Smith
Habitat for Humanity constructs basic homes for families in need who meet the requirements. The Partnering Group volunteers provide support and advocacy services to individual families that have been assisted by Habitat for Humanity.
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Hope Center (Salvation Army)
714 W. Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-3262
Contact: Spence Creasy
The Hope Center offers the following services:
- Free certified counseling for those struggling in areas of drug/alcohol addictions, domestic violence, victims of abuse, suicidal thoughts and more
- All God's Children Ministry-ministering to the needs of troubled children and teens
- Prison Ministry-adult and juvenile
- Community Café-every Thursday 11:00-1:00; free, hot meals
- Clothing Closet-adult and children's clothing available by appointment or on Thursdays 11:00-1:00
- Food Boxes-misc. food items by appointment only
- Used furniture distribution
- In-house day labor and job placement
- Thanksgiving-serving a hot Thanksgiving meal (held at the Salvation Army facility)
- Christmas Parade-distributes gifts and candy to children in need
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Hospice of Murfreesboro
726 S. Church Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 896-4663
Fax: (615) 907-1397
Contact: Marilyn Brownlow
Hospice provides support groups and grief education classes as well as medical care and support for terminally ill patients and their families in their homes.
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Meals on Wheels
303 W. Burton Street
Suite 11 Alsup Building
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-1870
Contact: Debbie Willis
For Smyrna/LaVergne area
(615) 459-2227
Contact: Sheyy Nowlin
Fax (615) 895-4683
Email: mchrasn@mindspring.com
This program provides delivered meals to homebound elderly citizens. It also provides congregate meals at local nutrition sites, outreach, nutrition education, supportive services and recreational activities. St. Claire Street Senior Center is the host site.
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Pregnancy Support Center
745 S. Church Street
Suite 801
Mail:
P.O. Box 2305
Murfreesboro, TN 37133
(615) 893-0228
Fax: (615) 893-0442
Web site: http://www.boropregnancy.org
Email: pregnancy@skyquest.net
Contact: Vickie Edwards
This program provides free pregnancy tests, information about pregnancy, abortion procedures, parenting, and adoption. Other services offered are ongoing emotional and material support to women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, one-on-one peer counseling is available to women who would like to explore options of parenting and adoption, support to parents whose daughter or son is experiencing a crisis pregnancy, as well as an extensive referral network. Volunteer training is provided.
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Primary Care and Hope Clinic of Rutherford County
Belmont Park
745 S. Church Street
Suite 601
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-9390
Fax: (615) 893-4162
Email: culvershane@hotmail.com
Contact: Lisa Pewitt
The Hope Medical Clinic provides medical services to those who are homeless or without medical insurance. The Primary Care Medical Clinic program provides low cost health care to Tenncare and low-income residents in Rutherford County. Family healthcare is provided for minor illnesses, burns, physical exams, pap smears, and immunizations.
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ReConstruct
605 Limestone Court
Nolensville, TN 37135
(615) 776-2266 (800) 485-2038
Fax: 776-5606
Email: jmiller@reconstruct.org
Web: http://www.reconstruct.org
Contact: Josh Miller, Program/Promotions Director
ReConstruct is Christian organization that equips and prepares students and adults for a lifetime of mission service by providing opportunities to assist low-income residents in the repair and rehabilitation of their homes. ReConstruct recruits, coordinates, and supervises volunteer labor from youth groups, churches, and various other organizations to paint, roof, and perform minor repairs to homes of disadvantaged residents. ReConstruct assists it's participants in learning skills needed to accomplish these tasks while providing them and opportunity to put their faith into action.
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Room in the Inn
640 W. Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 896-7016
Contact: Christine Huddleston
Room in the Inn is a cooperative effort of numerous churches to assist homeless people in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County.
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Salvation Army
1137 W. Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-7071
Mail:
P.O. Box 791
Murfreesboro, TN 37133-0791
Fax: (615) 890-5922
Contact: Katie Martin (ext. 15)
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Special Kids
202 Arnette Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-1003
Fax: (615) 890-6499
Email: skids@bellsouth.net
Web site: http://www.specialkidstn.com
Contact: Libby Raymond
Special Kids provides nursing and respite services for medically fragile children who cannot attend school full-time or are unable to attend regular preschool or child care centers due to their medical needs. Outpatient rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy to children ages birth - 21 years old with special needs. STEP Training classes introduce parents to the special education system and educated them about their disabled or learning disabled child's educational rights.
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Toenail Ministry
324 S. Bilbro Avenue
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 896-7535
Ministry Website:
http://www.toenailministry.com
Contact: Tim & Bethany Malugin
Toenail Ministry is a ministry of First Baptist Church. A neighborhood Bible study is held every Tuesday night at 5:00 p.m. with dinner provided by meal teams from the church. Approximately 30 low-income children ages 8-18 are served by this ministry.
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West Main Mission
315 N. Front Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 893-8912
Contact: Rev. Jim Hargrove, Director
This program provides clothing and houseware items at no cost to families in Rutherford County. Other programs offered include emergency meals, Christmas gifts for needy families, transient aid, and utility assistance. Open Monday- Thursday, 8:00 - 4:00 and Friday, 8:00 - 3:00.
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For more information about any of these ministry opportunities, contact the agency directly, or contact Kristina Brown in the church office or via email at kbrown@fbcmboro.org.