Closer to Home, Inc.
7608 Aubrey Ridge Court, Fairview, TN 37062
Phone: (615) 319-9751
Email: maryrector638@gmail.com
Michael DelGiorno
Michele Pillar
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Or call: Mary Rector (615) 319-9751
About Closer To Home
2021 begins our 21st year of service in 5 middle TN counties!
Mission Statement
Closer to Home's goal is provide for and enrich the lives of people in community who fall upon hard times.
It purpose - enabling help to once again become productive members of community.
Ricky Scaggs
2003 show
Michele Pillar
Founder
Keb' Mo'
2009 show
Jennifer O’Neill
2008 show
JoDee Messina
2004, 2016
Farm shows
Michael McDonald
2000, 2002 & 2010
Christmas shows
John Hiatt
2001 Farm show
Allen Shamblin
2012 show
Kix Brooks
2012 show
Vince Gill
2000 show &
2010 Anniversary show
Phil Vassar
2005 show
Mac Davis
2012 show
Steve Winwood
2000 show
Wynonna
2001 Farm show
Christopher Cross
2011 show
Victoria Jackson
2016 show
Action Statement
Closer to Home's calling is raise funds from events, sponsorships and donations in order to supply provisions at food, shelter, clothing and education for needy families, individuals and children to attention via third party references.
Background
In August of 2000, Grammy nominated award winner Michele Pillar formed Closer to Home. Since, many artists have donated their talents raise funds for Closer to Home, including Michael McDonald, Steve Winwood, Vince Gill, JoDee Messina, Wynonna, Phil Vassar, Allen Shamblin, and many others.
Corporate Sponsors as Keller Williams, Bridgestone, Capitol Bank and AIM Health Care Services have given generously help hundreds of people in Williamson and surrounding counties.
Closer to Home is 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Corporation.
"We are blessed with strong foundation of volunteer Board Members who together represent of fifty years experience with not-for-profit organizations. We run smoothly and quickly to assist help often within twenty-four hours. Closer to Home is simple neighbor helping neighbor effort," states Michele Pillar, Closer to Home President.
Operations
Closer to Home is managed by five member Board of Directors. Operation and overhead expenses are approximately $300 per month and the Director of Gifting is paid modest salary the daily processing of referral requests.
Most distributions are given anonymously to maintain the dignity of helped.
Referrals are submitted to Closer to Home via public servants as social workers, police officers, caseworkers, educators and other individuals in position to evaluate people. Closer to Home help immediates assistance, and maybe to proud ask for help.
"I am very excited to serving on Board for Closer to Home. I've watched it carefully the years and respect all aspects of it."-- Beth Ingram, Chairman the Board of Closer To Home.