United Way of Williamson County

United Way of Williamson County brings together resources and people with passion and expertise to create innovative, positive and lasting change that improves lives. We are all interdependent and connected. It takes all of us to strengthen our community and prevent problems from happening in the first place.  We invite you to be a part of the change and LIVE UNITED.

The Lions Club of Williamson County

Community Volunteer Work that Makes a Difference

Right now, Lions are performing volunteer work to improve communities around the world. We're meeting to plan a local project. We're sponsoring international exchanges for young people. We're bringing clean drinking water to a remote village. We're building. We're sharing. We're repairing. And we're having fun.

The Angel Foundation

The Angel Foundation is a non-profit, (501C3) organization. IRS Status Your purchases and donations are tax deductible and you will be sent a tax receipt accordingly. The Angel Foundation also aligns itself with other organizations that provide goods and services to the family as a whole. The comforters provide a basic need and open the door to serving the family in many valuable ways.

Boys & Girls Club of Williamson County

Our Mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

The Franklin/Williamson County Unit was opened in 1989 as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee initiated its second major expansion since inception in 1903. The continued support of Williamson County United Way, local city and county government and the residents of Williamson County have truly developed the Williamson County Club locations.  The consistent involvement of the community helps make the club programs available to over 500 Williamson County youth annually.

GraceWorks Ministries

GraceWorks Ministries is a Christian-based, nonprofit ministry funded by individuals, businesses, civic groups, churches and the GraceWorks Thrift Store.

We supply the basics of life to help move families past a point of crisis. We also offer prayer and spiritual support, and do our best to help any resident of Williamson County regardless of their personal faith. Help will not be denied on the basis of faith.

Books from Birth of Middle Tennessee

To increase literacy and school readiness while strengthening the bonds of families. Books from Birth of Middle Tennessee wants to foster a love of reading in all Middle Tennessee children!

Sponsored by Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

WAVES

Since 1973, Waves, Inc. has provided a broad range of services for adults with developmental disabilities in Williamson County. In 1984, Waves added services for children. Now, our Early Childhood Learning Program serves children of all abilities including typically developing children and children with developmental delays and disabilities. Our non-profit organization began in Fairview, Tennessee by a group of citizens who wanted to ‘make Waves’ for people with developmental disabilities and three and half decades later, we’re dedicated to continuing that vision.

Brown Dog Foundation

Smock along with five friends and her sister, created Brown Dog Foundation as a 501c3 public charity that provides funding to families who find themselves in similar situations - a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to an unforseen circumstance, there is not enough money immediately available to make it happen.  EVERY DOG DESERVES ANOTHER DAY....EVERY CAT SHOULD HAVE 9 LIVES...

WE ARE BUILDING LIVES

Building Lives Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, was formed by a group of middle Tennessee business leaders, who recognized the severity of Nashville’s homeless veterans’ situation. Most regrettably, over twenty percent of Nashville’s homeless are honorably discharged veterans. Building Lives Foundation, Inc. is committed to assisting Nashville’s veterans by providing one on one mentoring, health and psychological care, employment, transportation, housing and financial education. Our singular goal is to support and transition each client to become productive members of our community.

"Our Thrift Store"

Our Thrift Store is a VERY unique Thrift Store. Unlike other thrift or community stores, Our Thrift Store serves a very special purpose-it has created almost 20 ongoing jobs for young adults with disabilities.

Not only does the community benefit from low-priced items from clothing to books and appliances, but the store employs the disabled young adults that we train and serve. So, when you shop at Our Thrift Store, you always get friendly service, great items, and superb prices.

Unlike other organizations, 100% of our proceeds go back into the GEAR Foundation's services allowing us to expand our programs and create more jobs as we grow in size and scope.

Walden's Puddle

Provides care and treatment to sick, injured and orphaned native Tennessee wildlife. We are the only professionally-staffed wildlife rehabilitation and education facility in Middle Tennessee. We do not charge for services and receive no federal or state funding at this time.

We are here to help you help wildlife in trouble. If you suspect an animal is orphaned, please observe to make sure its mother is not nearby. If you know the animal is orphaned or if you find an injured wild animal, call our Wildlife Admissions Line immediately at (615) 299-9938.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

The Master Plan for the new zoo is a great vision of the potential for Nashville's future. As with so many of the projects underway in our community today, the Zoo's goals are to serve our children and families while also drawing visitors to the city. Of course, Nashville Zoo hopes to do this in its own unique way while also providing the highest quality of care for our animals and contributing to the support of endangered species worldwide.