Funded Organizations

For over four decades, the Avalon Center has proudly served multiple counties across Tennessee, providing critical, life-saving services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Our mission is to end power-based violence and support survivors as they rebuild safe, independent lives. We offer a comprehensive array of services - including emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, court advocacy, professional counseling, hospital accompaniment, prevention education, and transitional housing - all provided free of charge.

The Rhea County Unit is dedicated to addressing critical community needs by providing a safe, positive environment where youth can access high-quality programming focused on academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles. Our programs are open to all school-aged youth in Rhea County, with a particular emphasis on supporting at-risk children who need structured, reliable support outside of school hours.

The Dayton Church of God Rhea of Hope wants to serve as a vehicle to share the overwhelming abundance of God with those in our community. It is our intention that they receive not only food to meet their physical hunger, but by generous portions of kindness and grace to feed their spiritual and emotional hungers.

Rhea of Sunshine provides residential and day services, including supported employment for adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities. Rhea of Sunshine’s mission is to assist adults to make their own choices as much as is possible, as well as maintain independence as much as is possible. We want people to be healthy, happy, and lead meaningful lives every day.

The primary purpose of Rhea Richland Senior Neighbors is to create an inclusive environment that serves as a resource hub for seniors in our community. Our goals are focused on improving the quality of life for seniors and creating a supportive, safe, and engaging environment for all participants.

Since 1989, the Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga has been the region’s leading resource for kidney-related support including patient assistance, education, awareness, and prevention that improve the community’s quality of life. As an independent foundation not affiliated with any national association, 100% of all funds raised stay within our local community.

We Care is nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the residents of Rhea County. For over 40 years, we have worked to provide support and resources for individuals and families who are struggling to achieve self-sufficiency. From emergency housing to financial assistance, and access to essential goods, our programs are designed to offer more than just a temporary solution. We are here to help people build better lives, restore their sense of dignity, and promote self-reliance, fostering a stronger, more resilient community.

The Rhea County Community Center (Rc3) mission is to build a healthy community with Christ as our cornerstone through fitness, youth programs, sports, youth and family development, and community health initiatives and partnerships and more. The organization helps people of all ages, abilities, and incomes reach their full potential offering everything you would expect and so much more including financial assistance.

Helping Hands Helping Hearts is dedicated to assisting individuals and families in Rhea and Bledsoe communities by consistently offering a helping hand to those who require assistance and emotional support during difficult times. Helping Hands Helping Hearts provides emergency services by assisting those in need of food, clothing and medical equipment.

The Mission of Tennessee 4-H, conducted through the University of Tennessee Extension, is to empower young people with the knowledge, skills and values needed to become capable, responsible, and engaged citizens. Through experiential learning built on the principles of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health, 4-H provides youth with opportunities to lead, serve, and grow. Participants develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities while learning the importance of teamwork, citizenship, and community involvement. By fostering confidence, curiosity and compassion, Tennessee 4-H equips youth to become self-directing, productive members of society who contribute positively to their communities and the world.

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and generosity of donors. Disaster Response and Recovery allow the Red Cross to help people and communities prepare for, respond to and recover from more than 60,000 disasters each year. This includes providing food, shelter, relief supplies, emotional support, recovery planning and other assistance, as well as supporting the vehicles, warehouses and people who make that possible. United Way funds allow us to prepare for and deliver help to Rhea County residents who need it - anytime, anywhere.