Closer to Home Non-Profit Organization

CLOSER TO HOME INC.

FAIRVIEW , TENNESSEE 615-319-9751

CLOSER TO HOME INC. | FAIRVIEW , TENNESSEE | 615-319-9751 | EMAIL US

Open Hearts on a Mission

Closer to Home is 100% privately funded, helping thousands of individuals in Middle Tennessee for over 25 years. When the unexpected happens to hard-working people, Closer to Home is contacted by professional onlookers. We provide help within 24 to 48 hours.

Our third-party contacts (Referral Sources) include: social workers, health care professionals, juvenile courts, other public servants and more.

Mission Statement

Closer to Home anonymously provides for and enriches the lives of people in Middle Tennessee who fall upon hard times, enabling them to, once again, become productive members of the community.

Action Statement

Closer to Home raises funds via our Annual Circle of Supporters and Matching Corporate Sponsors, as well as donations from the community. We supply essential needs such as food, shelter, clothing, fuel funds, electricity bill payments, education and professional counseling in times of need.

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Mary Rector

Mary lives in Fairview and has more than fifty years of experience serving charitable organizations. As our Director of Gifting and sole employee, Mary facilitates and processes Closer to Home applications daily. She works alongside our trusted Third-Party Referral Sources who apply for help from CtH each day. Mary has been invaluable to Closer to Home for over twenty years.

Darcy Anderson

Darcy has a heart for helping people. She is a professional strategist to a former world-class athlete turned entrepreneur, advising the team in the complex world of messaging, social media and professional development. After a 20-year career in government and politics as Campaign Manager and Chief of Staff, Darcy offers a deep knowledge in fundraising and non-profit experience to the Board of Closer to Home.

Lisa George Parrott

“Born and raised in Franklin, I am honored to be part of Closer to Home.” –Lisa. Giving back to the community comes naturally to Lisa. As a cherished Williamson County public school teacher, she finds it a pleasure to serve her ‘kiddos’ and families in our close-knit community with passion and enthusiasm. We are thrilled to have her on the Board of Closer to Home!

The Board of Directors

Michele Pillar / Founder

Michele is a 3-time Grammy Nominated recording artist, published author and public speaker. In 2021, Michele appeared on The Dr. Phil Show to talk about her book Untangled, The Truth Will Set You Free. She shared her own story of emotional healing to help others find power, purpose and hope. Michele founded Closer to Home in 2000, in honor of her single mother Florence who raised 4 daughters on a shoestring budget and found a way to make poverty an adventure.

Who We Help….

A Sampling of Those We’ve Helped:

• A young man was provided counseling following a history of being in foster care due to inappropriate behavior by family member.

• Provided a bed and bedding for child who was missing school due to sleeping on floor of his grandparents’ home.

• Funded a medication program at Mercy Children's Clinic called Christmas 365 – helping families who cannot afford their children's medication.

• After a senior in high school was left homeless following the death of his mother, CtH provided clothing and other essentials.

• Provided help with medical bills for a hearing-impaired child.

• Family needed assistance after taking over the care of four abused young children.

• Foster parents of an autistic child needed help with Autism Services.

• Husband and wife, both with cancer needed help with rent and fuel costs to drive to chemo treatments.

• Single Mom needed assistance with electric company deposit after leaving a domestic violence shelter.

• Cancer patient needed help with rent after missing work for 3 months due to chemo treatments.

Closer to Home Referral Sources

Williamson County School District

Mercy Community Healthcare

Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute

Franklin Special School District

Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center

HCA Healthcare System

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How You Can Donate

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Circle of Supporters

Dr. Lee & Cheryl Wright, DDS

Dr. Michael & Martha Hueneke

Donation in honor of Betty Viehmann

Matt Rettick & Michele Pillar

Darcy Anderson

Angela & Jesse Lee

THREE WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR MISSION.

• Join our Annual Circle of Supporters

• Your $5,000 annual gift will be matched by our Premier Corporate Sponsor.

• Your name (individual or business) featured on our website, press releases and interviews, unless you choose to remain anonymous.

• Become Closer to Home’s Annual Premier Matching Sponsor

• Hank Parrott’s Weekly TV & Radio Ads on News Channel 5 Plus & WLAC

• Donate Any Amount to our General Fund

• We honor: Personal Checks, Credit Cards , Pay Pal

Make check payable to:

Closer to Home, Inc.

Mail to:

7608 Aubrey Ridge Court, Fairview, TN 37062

Phone: 615-319-9751