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Help Us Build the First Home

This doesn’t exist yet — and that’s exactly why it matters.

Right now, REACH Chattanooga is in the launch phase.

We are raising the funds, securing resources, and building the partnerships needed to open our first structured recovery home in Hamilton County by early 2027.

Until that happens, the gap remains.

Men are being released from jail and treatment with a shortage of safe housing options in our community. And too often, that leads right back to relapse, re-incarceration, or worse.

Your support helps us change that.

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You’re not just giving — you’re building something that saves lives

Recovery housing changes outcomes.

  • Completion rates nearly double with stable housing

  • Relapse rates drop significantly

  • Families begin to heal

  • Men return to the workforce and their communities

But none of that happens without a place to start.

REACH Chattanooga is building that place.

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There are more ways to give than cash

We are actively seeking support in multiple forms to bring our first home to life.

Financial Contributions

Direct donations help cover:

  • Property acquisition or leasing

  • Insurance and licensing

  • Utilities and operational costs

  • Furnishings and household setup

  • Program development and infrastructure

Property & Housing Opportunities

Do you own property in Hamilton County?

We are looking for:

  • Homes suitable for recovery housing

  • Rental or lease opportunities

  • Donated or discounted property options

A single property can become the foundation for dozens of transformed lives.

The Van Project

We are seeking 10-12 passenger vans to support our daily operations. Contact us to discuss how your donations can receive a major tax write-off.

  • Daily employment transport for our residents.

  • Access to recovery and support meetings.

  • Essential travel for healthcare and legal appointments.

Business & Workforce Partnerships

We are building a pipeline from recovery to employment.

We’re looking for local employers willing to:

  • Offer job opportunities to residents

  • Partner in workforce development

  • Support long-term reintegration into the community

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Make an Impact Today

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Not until we are lost do we begin to find ourselves.

— Henry David Thoreau

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. REACH Chattanooga is a 501 (c) (3) organization and your donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a donation receipt for your records after donating.

  • Your donation helps us provide housing and other recovery services to residents making the transition to a new life in recovery.

  • Yes, please check out our Volunteer page for more information about opportunities within REACH and the Chattanooga community.

  • If you are interested in making an in-kind donation, please reach out to us at donate@reachchattanooga.org and we can discuss what that can look like.