CLOSER TO HOME INC. | FRANKLIN , TENNESSEE | 615-812-6889 | EMAIL US

CLOSER TO HOME INC.

FRANKLIN , TENNESSEE

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Open Hearts on a Mission

Mission Statement

When the unexpected happens to hard-working people, Closer to Home anonymously provides help within 24 to 48 hours of application, enabling people to once again become productive members of the community.

Our Model

Closer To Home's unique operating model allows us to maintain exceptionally low administrative costs. Our trusted onlookers, our Referral Sources, fully understand the circumstances and needs of the individuals and families they refer to us. Their expertise enables Closer To Home to quickly provide the right assistance to bring relief, restore dignity and a sustainable path forward. Our third-party Referral Sources include: social workers, school counselors, health care professionals, juvenile courts, other public servants and more.

Action Statement

Closer to Home raises monthly and annual support from individuals and corporations via our Saddle Ridge Farm events (near Leiper's Fork) featuring celebrity performances.Over 90% of all donations supply essential needs such as food, clothing, gasoline, electricity bill payments, educational support and professional counseling in times of need.

Closer to Home is 100% privately funded, helping thousands of individuals in Middle Tennessee for over 27 years.

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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.

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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!

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.

Matt Rettick

Matthew an Advisory Board Member at Closer to Home as well as a founding partner of Virtue Capital Management located in Brentwood, Tennessee. With more than 30 years experience in financial advising and wealth management, he brings seasoned leadership, sound judgment, and valuable financial expertise to the Board of Closer To Home.

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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

A HISTORY OF CELEBRITY SUPPORT FOR OVER TWO DECADES.

THREE WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR MISSION.

HOW TO DONATE.

• Become a Monthly or Annual Donor (this helps expand our reach )

• Attend a Saddle Ridge Farm Celebrity Event & Bring Friends

• Become a Premier Title Sponsor at Our Next Celebrity Event

• Make Checks Payable to Closer to Home, Inc.

• Mail Donations to 3981 Casparis Road, Franklin, TN 37064

• We honor personal checks, all major credit cards, PayPal and Venmo.

• Call us for more information or if you need assistance at 615-812-6889

Simply click the button below to donate with a credit card, PayPal or Venmo

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