Material Needs - Utilities

Digital Inclusion Goals

Resource Title
Digital Inclusion Goals
Source/Organization
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Description
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County has three main programs associated with their Digital Inclusion Goals. Primarily, low-income Nashvillians are eligible for the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program to help pay for internet services and devices. Additionally, Information Technology Services of Nashville trains nonprofit staff to aid residents with digital needs, and collects data on on the current state of digital inclusion in Metro Nashville.
Type of Service
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
700 President Ronald Reagan Way Suite 301, Information Technology Services Nashville, TN 37210
Phone Number
(615) 862-6300
E-mail

Not applicable

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/23/23

Energy Assistance Programs

Resource Title
Energy Assistance Programs
Source/Organization
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Description
Energy Assistance Programs are offered by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County. One program provides financial assistance in payments of electric, gas, propane, or other energy resource bills. The second program offers fans and/or air conditioning for residents who are elderly, have young children, or are disabled.
Type of Service
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
800 2nd Ave N Nashville, TN 37201
Phone Number
(615) 862-8860
Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/23/23

FiftyForward

Resource Title
FiftyForward
Source/Organization
FiftyForward
Description
FiftyFoward addresses the social, supportive, and nutritional needs of adults aged 50 and older. Services include a licensed adult daycare, meals on wheels food distribution, supportive services related to daily life, in-home social services, and group travel and entertainment outings. Programs are also available to offer assistance with housing, safety and domestic violence, transportation, and substance abuse counseling.
Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
174 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 743-3400
Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

Ladies Charity of Nashville

Resource Title
Ladies Charity of Nashville
Source/Organization
Ladies Charity of Nashville
Description
Ladies of Charity is a Catholic-run volunteer organization that provides emergency assistance for Davidson county residents in need. The organization offers food distribution programs, clothing, payment assistance for rent, utilities, medical prescriptions, and college scholarship opportunities for area high school students.
Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
2216 State St. Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 327-3453 or (615) 327-3430 [Emergency Assistance Office]
E-mail

Not Applicable

Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

Martha O'Bryan Center

Resource Title
Martha O'Bryan Center
Source/Organization
Martha O'Bryan Center
Description
Martha O’Bryan Center offers programs and services for Nashville individuals and familes under economic burden. Programs include child and adult education (e.g. GED and college entrance), life skill preparations, technology skills, training for employment and job referrals, counseling for domestic violence and other life stressors, parenting education, development of social support networks, and crisis assistance related to food, utilities and other needs.
Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
711 S 7th St., Nashville, TN 37206
Phone Number
(615) 254-1791
Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

Metro Action Commission

Resource Title
Metro Action Commission
Source/Organization
Metro Action Commission
Description
Metropolitan Action Commission services include programs to help individuals and families with financial hardships gain economic stability. The Commission offers adult education programs, general equivalency degree (GED) preparation classes, and college application assistance. In addition to training and employment services, the Metropolitan Action Commission provides support for safe housing, including payment with electric and gas bills, rent, mortgage, property taxes, rental deposits, and medical prescriptions, and prescribed food/medical equipment. Also, meals for children are available throughout the year via the “Summer Food Service Program.”
Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Free
Address
800 2nd Ave N., Nashville, TN 37201
Phone Number
(615) 862-8860
E-mail

Not Applicable

Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

NeedLink Nashville

Resource Title
NeedLink Nashville
Source/Organization
NeedLink Nashville
Description
NeedLink Nashville provides financial assistance for rent, water, and gas payments. Eligible residents in Davidson County are encouraged to apply for this service online.
Type of Service
In-person
Virtual
Fee
Free
Address
3900 West End Avenue Nashville, TN 37205
Phone Number
(615) 269-6835
Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/23/23

Operation Stand Down - Tennessee

Resource Title
Operation Stand Down - Tennessee
Source/Organization
Operation Stand Down - Tennessee
Description
Operation Stand Down offers social services and support to veterans and their families. In addition to transitional housing, job placement help, legal assistance, utility payment assistance, and transportation, Stand Down assists veterans to receive all their due benefits.
Type of Service
In-person
Telephone
Fee
Free
Address
1125 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone Number
(615) 248-1981
Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/14/2023

Project Return

Resource Title
Project Return
Source/Organization
Project Return
Description
Project Return assists people who have been incarcerated to enter back into the community. The Project offers job preparedness classes, assistance with job searches, help keeping employment, help with housing, and provides an environment for transitional employment. The Program Services team can provide assistance to individuals with utilities, medical and dental services, substance abuse services, counseling, child care, voting rights analysis, identification documentation, food, clothing, bus passes, transportation services, and child support services.
Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Free
Address
109 Lafayette Street Nashville, TN 37210
Phone Number
(615) 327-9654
Targeted Population(s)
Geographic Location
Date of Last Record Review
3/13/2023

Salvation Army - Nashville Area Command

Resource Title
Salvation Army - Nashville Area Command
Source/Organization
Salvation Army
Description
The Salvation Army is a faith-based nonprofit that provides transitional housing for single men, single women, and families, in addition to other service programs- including utility and rent support, outreach to those living unhoused, and disaster services.
Type of Service
In-person
Fee
Some programs may require a fee. Contact the organization for more information.
Address
631 Dickerson Pike Nashville, TN 37207
Phone Number
(615) 242-0411
E-mail

Contact form for the organization available on the website.

Targeted Population(s)
Date of Last Record Review
5/20/2023