How can we help?
Below you’ll find answers to questions we get asked most about Nashville Rescue Mission.
Volunteering
There are three ways you can volunteer:
- Sign up online
- Email the Volunteer Department
- Call the Volunteer Hotline: 615-312-1544
All children must be at least 10 years old and anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Because of the sensitive nature of some of our guests’ situations, all those interested in volunteering are subject to a background check prior to volunteering. This is for the safety of our guests.
Fundraising
Send us an email or call 615-255-2475.
Send us an email or call 615-255-2475.
Downloadable files are also available to assist with any fundraising event.
You can download our logos, branded photos, and access our brand guide here. We appreciate your efforts to raise awareness and funds for the Mission and aim to make it easy for you to do so.
General Questions
Send us an email at donorservices@nashvillerescuemission.org; please include your mailing address.
A copy of our 990 form can be downloaded here.
Current Needs & Donation Center
Our Donation Center is located at 616 7th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203. It is open Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for your convenience.
We accept food, gently-used clothing, toiletries, home goods, and more. Download a list of our current needs. Please note, we are unable to accept donations of furniture, used toys, opened or expired food items.
With limited resources, we are unable to pick up individual donations. You are welcome to bring your donations to our Donation Center, which is located at 616 7th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203. It is open Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for your convenience.
Recovery Programs
"First Name, Last Name”
c/o Nashville Rescue Mission Life Recovery Program
639 Lafayette Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Nashville Rescue Mission cannot confirm or deny if someone is a guest or program participant for their privacy and protection. You can call us at 615-255-2475 and request to leave a message for someone. The message will be posted publicly and if that individual is here and chooses to look at the board, they will receive it.
Nashville Rescue Mission operates an emergency shelter where we provide food, clothing, and shelter to those in need. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You are welcome to stay at the Mission as a guest for a long as you want. Learn more about our emergency services.
We also operate a residential life recovery program. The life recovery programs at Nashville Rescue Mission provide the Christian support and guidance for those seeking to recover from self-destruction and addiction. Learn more about our life recovery programs.