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Join us on Monday, November 11th as we spotlight Middle Tennessee Veterans Charities dedicated to supporting our nations military. We’ll feature organizations that provide crucial resources like housing, mental health services, job training, and family support for veterans. This special broadcast will provide a platform for the community to connect with these charities and contribute to their mission of uplifting and assisting our local veterans.
Gary Sinise Foundation – (615) 695-6384
The Gary Sinise Foundation serves the nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.
Songwriting With: Soldiers – Pairs veterans and active-duty service members with professional songwriters in retreat settings to craft songs about combat and the return home.
Operation Stand Down Veteran Services – (615) 248-1981
Operation Stand Down is a Veteran-serving agency in middle Tennessee connecting Veterans with careers, community, and crisis services.
Tennessee Fisher House Foundation – (615) 916-1310
Provides free lodging for families of veterans getting medical care.
Joshua Chamberlain Society – (615) 504-6678
Provides long term support to veterans from local areas that have sustained permanent combat injuries fighting the long war on terror for our nation. The Joshua Chamberlain Society also provides long term support to the children of local veterans.
Nashville Serving Veterans – (615) 478-6411
Empowers veterans with information on benefits and tools for success in life after the military. Nashville Serving Veterans also provides information on transition, housing, benefits, education, taxes, and healthcare.
Disabled American Veterans (Nashville Branch) – (615) 695-6384
Helps veterans and their families receive the benefits they’ve earned including healthcare, disability, employment, education, financial benefits and more.
Helps people overcome trauma through faith-based trauma healing courses, training, and online community. Recovery is open to anyone looking to move forward from trauma and tragedy into a better future.
Operation Song – (844) 967-7664
Empowers veterans and active duty military to tell their stories through songwriting.
Overwatch Alliance – (615) 851-0800
Overwatch Alliance helps caregivers do what they do best: serve military and their families.
Wounded Warrior Project – (615) 782-7226
WWP offers a variety of programs and services, including mental health support, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care.
Elder Veterans Legal Aid Group – (615) 800-8947
A zero-net profit law firm serving elderly veterans and and their families throughout the United States.
My Warrior Alliance – (615) 326-6096
Empowers veterans by providing comprehensive and compassionate support throughout the VA disability claims process.
We Are Building Lives – (615) 678-4967
Provides housing, furnishings, counseling and job assistance to needy and homeless veterans in middle TN.
Patriot Path – (833) 234-0200
Patriot Path is a specialized service provider dedicated to assisting veteran law attorneys in obtaining meticulously crafted VA Nexus Letters, essential in championing veterans’ rights and entitlements.
Working Dogs for Vets – (843) 647-4357
Provides service dogs and training to disabled heroes in need, empowering them as they return to civilian life with newfound independence; reducing suicide and overcrowding in animal shelters.