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Community Helpers of Rutherford County

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1809 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

EIN Number: 58-1483422

contact information

Phone: (615) 898-0617

Hours: Closed

Mon Closed

Tue 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Wed 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Thu 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Fri Closed

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: https://chorctn.org/

Email: chorc@chorctn.org

NTEE Code: P20: Human Service Organizations

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

To provide emergency assistance to Rutherford County residents who meet eligibility guideline of low income in the areas of shelter (rent), warmth (utilities), and health (medicines and dental).

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Emergency Rent & Utility CHORC provides emergency assistance to Rutherford County residents. On the average, CHORC provides assistance to 1,450 people each year. Emergency Medication CHORC provides emergency medication assistance for Rutherford County residents. On the average, CHORC assists 1,200 families annually. Middle Tennessee Customer Care, Inc. CHORC provides administrative and program infrastructure for MTCC. CHORC oversees Project Help and disaster services for MTE. Recipients of these services must be customers of Middle Tennessee Electric. Atmos Energy Share the Warmth CHORC is a clearinghouse for Atmos Energy. CHORC pays clients gas bills through vouchers sent to Atmos Energy Share the Warmth Program, maintained by donations from their customers. Referral Service CHORC assess an applicant's needs and provides referrals/resources to other non-profits in the community like: Greenhouse Ministries for budget counseling, Outreach Thrift Store for clothing, and Dispensary of Hope for medications. Referrals are also made to MCCA for the LIHEAP/CSBG Programs, St. Clair Senior Resources, St. Louise Clinic for family medicine, TN Career Center-employment, Goodwill-Career Solutions and Rutherford County Food Banks-Murfreesboro/Smyrna for emergency food. Elderly & Disabled Assistance Program The Elderly Assistance Program enables persons 60 plus years maintain their current home, through financial assistance for rent, utilities, health (medication assistance/items), coordination of services and connective referral to other agencies in a one-on-one interview with a knowledgeable staff who will assess the household needs. The elderly population in Rutherford County’s average income is often less than $800.00 a month with a rental cost burden in the range of $600-$1,100 per month which exceeds 30% of their income. This leaves very little funds for other basic needs and places the household at risk for homelessness. With CHORC’s assistance the household has the opportunity maintain their home and connection to other valuable resources within the community who will also provide assistance to maintain the home. The Family Empowerment Program-UW Davidson Co The Family Collective initiative to prevent homeless & end family homelessness with crisis intervention, identify goals, case management with wraparound services toward financial stability. HUD-CV Homeless Prevention/Diverson This program provides case management to residents of Rutherford County to prevent homelessness with rental and wrap around case management assistance.