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
Join us on December 1st in celebration of Giving Tuesday! We will welcome your generosity during this holiday season in support of our mission on this day!#GivingTuesday is next week and we all have gifts to give.
With social media, online giving, delivery, mail, and phones, there are limitless ways to use your generosity to support others this #GivingTuesday.
#GiveKindness #CHAgives #GivingTuesday #Iamgenerous
We would like to welcome two new employees to Chattanooga Room in the Inn.
Tiffanie Wilson our new Case Manager for Prevention will start, Tuesday, December 1st and will be providing assistance to those in danger of losing their housing. She will identify, screen and accept referrals for homelessness prevention services, internal programs and resources, and connecting clients to external resources.
Jill McBee our new Case Manager for Outreach will be going out to the homeless camps and talking with individuals and families in the camp areas to see what their needs are and taking supplies. If you would like to donate to help assist our Outreach program, we are in need of the following supplies:
Ramen noodles
Vienna
Saltine Crackers
Beanie weenies
Oatmeal
Mac and Cheese
Fruit grain bars
Chewy granola bars
Cracker
Maruchan cup of soup
Water
Potted meat
Fruit Cups
Mac and Cheese
Manual can openers
Trash Bags
Small bags
Plastic Silver Ware
Wet Wipes
Toilet Paper
Cough Drops
First Aid Kits
Sanitizer
Rain Poncho
Socks
Gloves
Hot Hands (hand warmers)
Tent
Tarps
Sleeping Bags
Small Blankets
Book Bags
For more information, or to schedule drop off times, please call the Chattanooga Room in the Inn at our main office number 624.6144.
Are you taking clothing donations?
Welcome Tiffanie and Jill! Thank you for your service to our community!
We all prosper when we show kindness to those around us. Giving Tuesday is December 1st.#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
Chattanooga ranks as the 15th most generous city in America and we know that won’t stop this year! Let’s #GiveKindness on December 1st!
#CHAgives #GivingTuesday #Iamgenerous
Giving Tuesday is coming soon! Tuesday, December 1st is the big day! Reflect on how much change giving can bring to our community!#GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.
Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Join us in 28 days by giving and showing #kindness in Chattanooga through actions, words, and donations.
#GiveKindness #CHAgives #GivingTuesday #Iamgenerous
We are excited that Chattanooga Room in the Inn received a grant from Walmart Giving! We are committed to empowering homeless women and children to become self-sufficient and we are glad to have Walmart join us to advance that mission. 2020 Gunbarrel Road Chattanooga, TN gives back to the community through their support. Thank you Walmart for your generosity! #WalmartGiving
