NUMBER OF BED NIGHTS AT CRITI IN 2018
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS BECAME EMPLOYED IN 2019
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS AT CRITI IN 2019
GRADUATES REMAINING IN PERMANENT HOUSING IN 2019
STORIES OF HOPE
Women with children are the fastest growing homeless group in our area. Chattanooga Room in the Inn provides housing and services at no charge, giving them the time they need to get back on their feet. Read the success stories of our amazing women.
CRITI showed me that I am not just a homeless person, but a human being, and how amazing I am! I know that I can get different results by making different choices. I'm happier than I have ever been.KATHRYN
CRITI Alum
After a few weeks at CRITI, my mom found a job. Being homeless was really motivating for me. It made me want to push harder, not only for me but for my mom. You know what CRITI does? It gives women hope!CHRISTINA
CRITI Alum
Without CRITI, I don't know where I would have ended up. CRITI gave me the chance to become a productive member of society. Most importantly, the staff believed in me so that I could believe in myself.TERESA
CRITI Alum
CRITI helped me establish a nest egg so that an emergency expense won't lead to homelessness again. For the people who support CRITI: You are giving us the will to keep going!CARLA
CRITI Alum
The scariest part about being homeless was wondering how it will affect my son. The other day he told me 'I don't give up because you never give up.' I never said that to him. He learned that by watching me.MONIQUE
CRITI Alum
My biggest blessing here was learning to love myself. I found home in me and I didn’t know that before. Sometimes you’ve got to leave everything you know to find out who you areCHRISTINE
CRITI Alum
NEWS & UPDATES AT CRITI
A big thank you goes out to Chick-fil-A for their donation to Chattanooga Room in the Inn. The women and children enjoyed their meals and are so appreciative to this wonderful franchise.
Thank you, Chick fil A You are the best!
That is so awesome!
Y'all, it's not too late! Even though our first virtual event was Saturday, we are still accepting donations for the dollar-for-dollar match. Even if you can only afford $10, it will be matched!
Watch the video if you haven't already. Monique gave the best testimony of how CRITI helps women and children so if you haven't seen it, go for it!
We owe a huge thanks to all that helped make this happen. Check our feed for the event sponsors and know that there are a lot of people behind the scenes (actually too many to count here!) who helped. We will be featuring them in our Thank You Thursdays coming up. SOUND FORCE, PASHA SALON, Orangetheory Fitness, Lindsey Lowe Photography, Mitchell Robert Studio Salon, Let Us Light Your World, elea blake cosmetic studio, Peet's Coffee, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Norspring Cryotherapy and Rejuvenation Center are just a few. We appreciate their generosity 🙂
We love CRITI❤️❤️❤️ teaching women the skills to support themselves and thrive is the best gift that can be given! Thank you for all you do for women!!👊🏻❤️🙌🏻
What a wonderful event! A great success for CRITI! Thank you to all our donors who made the virtual Kentucky Derby Julep Jubilee an event to remember.
Erin Creal, Executive Director is being interviewed by Kim Carson from Sunny 92.3 during the live event at the Acropolis Grill. What great energy and excitement as the live event took shape. Thank you Monique for sharing your story!
Our thanks goes out to our sponsors for their support. Chattanooga Whiskey, HHM Certified Public Accountants, First Horizon Bank, Sunny 92.3, Transcard, Shaw Floors, Linda Brock Homes - Chattanooga, TN, Ringgold Telephone Company, EPB, Tennessee Valley Authority , Pinnacle Financial Partners, Unum, Acropolis Grill
2020 Julep Jubilee Virtual Event, live from the Acropolis Restaurant, Chattanooga, TN
Love this derby hats ladies!!
Monique’s story is beautiful! So proud of her and the work CRITI does!
Thanks for the Julep demo! Delicious!
Oh Yay!
So much fun!
Join us tonight as early as 5:50 p.m. for the Kentucky Derby Julep Jubilee virtual event on our website, www.chattanoogaroomintheinn.com or on facebook and learn how we empower women and children to overcome homelessness and be self-sufficient!
Bid today at our online auction, www.auctionCHA.com, see who wins the best hat contest prize and learn how to make the best mint Julep. You will also have an opportunity to text to give to help support or mission.
Thank you sponsors for your support: Chattanooga Whiskey, HHM Certified Public Accountants, First Horizon Bank, Sunny 92.3, Transcard, Shaw Floors, Linda Brock Homes - Chattanooga, TN, Ringgold Telephone Company, EPB, Tennessee Valley Authority, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Unum, Acropolis Grill
