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Alzheimer’s Association, Mid South
Chapter, Rim Office — Supports the estimated 1,000 Franklin County residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease through sitter reimbursement, education, support groups, safe return program, telephone reassurance and education of professionals. 931-455-3345 toll free 800-272-3900 www.alz.org/altn |
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American Red Cross, Coffee-Franklin-Moore CountyChapters — Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist residents in the event of local disasters, such as single-family fires, tornados, etc. and military personnel. Offers various volunteer programs such as service at blood drives and disaster services. Courses in community aid and safety are held monthly. 931 -455-2501 www.midtnredcross.org |
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Boy Scouts of Serves 376 youth and 118 adult volunteers in |
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Campora Family Resource Center — Seeks to strengthen children and families by empowering them through anger management, life skills and parenting classes. 931-967-7825 |
Contact Life Line of the Highland Rim
— An accredited 24-hour confidential help line offered free of charge to all
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Franklin County Chapter —Providing summer camps, school programs and drug prevention programs as alternatives to pressures faced by young people today. 931-759-4231 |
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Franklin County Humane Society — Operates Animal Harbor, providing temporary shelter and health care for abandoned dogs and cats; finds new loving homes for these pets; reduces pet overpopulation by promoting spaying and neutering and by offering a subsidized spay program for low-income residents; works to prevent cruelty to animals and to educate the community about animal welfare. 931-962-4472 www.animalharbor.com |
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Franklin County Rescue Squad — An all volunteer service that performs land search and rescue as well as specializing in water rescue dive and recovery operations. 931-967-8618 |
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Franklin County Salvation Army — Provides food, clothing, funds for medicines, rent, utilities and transportation for those in need. Provides back to school supplies and also summer camps for children ages 6-12. 931-962-0580 |
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Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley— Teaching scouting through traditional troop setting, Studio 2B and customized membership program. Provides quality innovative age appropriate programs to any girl wanting to be in scouting. 931-723-1562 www.gsmidtn.org |
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Good Samaritan Ministries of Franklin
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Haven of Hope — Provides crisis counseling, emergency shelter, safety planning, education, resource development and individual/group support services for victims of domestic violence. 931-728-1133 |
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Habitat
for Humanity of the Highland Rim — Works in partnership with
families in need to build decent affordable houses in Coffee and |
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Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands — For 40 years, the Legal Aid Society has been a place for low-income families to find a helping hand with legal issues involving money, family, housing, health care and domestic violence. 931-455-7000 or 1-866-898-0171 www.las.org/ |
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PEN Foundation —
Strengthening the quality of family, economic, and community life through
education. Supports tutoring programs at several elementary schools, assist teachers with continuing education funds,
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Raise a Reader — Provision
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St. Theresa’s Outreach Ministry — Sharing in meeting the needs of the poor and the sick in our community. Providing aid and comfort to those in crisis including food, clothing, shelter, utility and rent assistance. Also provides financial assistance, medical counseling and medical referral, plus facilitates multicultural people in adjusting to their new home. 931-962-2551 |
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Tennessee Poison Center— Statewide comprehensive poison resource center that provides a medical hotline for poison emergencies and poison prevention education. 615-936-0760 www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=poisoncenter&doc=7347 |
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Trinity Care Center (TCC) — A state licensed non-profit adult day care and activities program. Providing supervised care on a daily basis, for the past eleven years, to adults unable to stay home alone. Provides an opportunity for participants to socialize and make new friends. 931-455-0755 www.cafes.net/tcc |