7974
NUMBER OF BED NIGHTS AT CRITI IN 2018
76%
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS BECAME EMPLOYED IN 2019
4986
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS AT CRITI IN 2019
100%
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
We are still on the hunt for a recliner for one of our graduates whose moving out early next week! Please message us on here if you have one you would be willing to donate or if you’ve seen any good deals on them. We’ve gotten her set up with everything else, but she could really use this last item. 😊 ... See MoreSee Less
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We have a yellow one available at 4784 highway 58 (Humane Educational society Boutique & Thrift)
On Day 7 of our 12 days of Christmas, we are asking you to consider making a monetary gift to help women and children facing homelessness. Tomorrow, we have two families moving in who have been living in their cars, and we are so thankful to provide them with warm, stable shelter. With their addition, we are at capacity with over 25 people currently residing here. Your gift, no matter how big or small, makes an impact!
You can donate online at chattanoogaroomintheinn.com or by sending in a check to 230 N Highland Park Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404. ... See MoreSee Less
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How sweet! Ms. Pinter’s second grade class from Silverdale Baptist Academy donated Build-A-Bears with handwritten notes for our children for Christmas! 🎄 ... See MoreSee Less
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We had a jolly good time at our staff holiday party. Special thanks to Kenya, our admin assistant extraordinaire, for planning such a lovely evening! ... See MoreSee Less
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A special thanks to our friends with the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 203 for presenting us with a check as part of their holiday give back efforts. We are thankful for their support and their service to our country! ... See MoreSee Less
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Good Job Brianne Thanks To All The Veterans
Yay! One of our residents found permanent housing and is moving out this week! While we have many items to get her new place setup, she could really use a couch or recliner and a set of queen sheets with pillowcases. If you have these items and would like to donate them, please message us on here or email Brianne at blalor@chattanoogaroomintheinn.com to coordinate.
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What a treat! Crystal with Common Ground Massage spent part of her day pampering the ladies with complimentary brow services. Everyone was so excited to have a refresh before the holidays. 🎄 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you so much for having me! What a great community of women. ❤️
One of our youngest supporters celebrated his 3rd birthday by asking his friends to bring blankets for residents instead of presents! Would you like to collect items for your birthday or Christmas celebration? Contact blalor@chattanoogaroomintheinn.com for more information. 🎄🎅 ... See MoreSee Less
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Wow! Our friends with Dealers Auto Auction of Chattanooga donated thousands of dollars in gift cards and presents for our women and kids to shop from during our Santa’s Workshop. During Santa’s Workshop, the kids get to shop for the moms and the moms get to shop for the kids. 🎅
We LOVE partnering with Dealers Auto and are so thankful for their generosity. ... See MoreSee Less
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