Help End Homelessness in Southeast Tennessee

Every day, countless individuals and families across Southeast Tennessee face the harsh realities of homelessness. At the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition, we empower frontline organizations by providing essential resources, ensuring they can focus on what truly matters- serving their clients and changing lives.

Your generosity supports impactful programs that deliver critical support, paving the way to stable housing. Together, we can create lasting change— your donation today has the power to transform lives. No contribution is too small, and every dollar brings us closer to ending homelessness in our region.

Thank you for being the hope our community needs! Learn more about the programs you can support below!

Housing Forward Fund

For many families and individuals, one unexpected expense— a car repair, a missed rent payment, or an overdue utility bill— can spiral into homelessness. But you can stop it before it starts.

Through the Housing Forward Fund (HFF), we provide essential, last-mile financial support to help people gain stable housing.

Your donation directly funds:

  • First/Last Month’s Rent

  • Security and Utility Deposits

  • Application Fees

  • Pet Deposits

  • Moving Costs

By giving today, you are investing in a stronger community. Even a small contribution can mean a forever home for someone in need.

Eviction Prevention Fund

Every day, families and individuals in Southeast Tennessee face the devastating reality of eviction— a crisis that can lead to instability and homelessness. We believe no one should have to choose between keeping a roof over their head and meeting their basic needs. The Eviction Prevention Fund serves as a lifeline for individuals and families on the brink of losing their homes.

We use the Eviction Prevention fund to help families and individuals stay in their homes and avoid eviction.

Your donation directly funds:

  • Arrears

  • Prospective Rent

  • Late Fees

  • Relocation Fees

Help us stop homelessness before it happens!

Youth Centralized Diversion Fund

The Centralized Diversion Fund helps 18- to 24-year-olds facing housing crises— whether they’re homeless, staying in shelters, couch-surfing, at risk of losing housing, or stuck in unsafe living situations. The fund focuses on getting them housed quickly by breaking down barriers, creating new housing opportunities, making current homes safer, resolving housing conflicts, or helping young people transition into permanent housing.

Your donation directly funds:

  • Security Deposits

  • Rental Arrears

  • Utility Deposits and Arrears

  • Kinship Payments to Secure Housing with Friends or Relatives

  • Food or Utility Assistance

Help our youth and young adults stay housed!