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A hand up, not a handout: Devin’s journey from surviving to thriving

When Devin moved to Tennessee with her kids, she believed stability was just around the corner. But without housing, healthcare, or income, she faced unimaginable challenges. Her kids slept in the same bed as her in a crowded house… and hope was slipping away.

That’s when she found Our ChanceTN.

Through personalized coaching, a free CNA course, career support, and help accessing a mobility scooter for her COPD, Devin began to rebuild. She passed her state exam, enrolled in an LPN program, and is now on a path to independence with dreams of owning land, opening a farm, and launching a domestic violence shelter.

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Committed to Empowering Families

Empowering Families, Transforming Futures

At Our ChanceTN, we’re breaking down barriers and helping families achieve self-sufficiency through the Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative (TOPI). By providing personalized support, education, and mentorship, we’re creating real change—reducing reliance on state assistance and opening doors to brighter futures.

Learn more about our impact and watch the first video in our TOPI series!

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meet briana

Meet Briana and her amazing story. She’s one of Our ChanceTN’s Ambassador for Maury County.

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meet danielle

Meet Danielle and her amazing story. She’s one of Our ChanceTN’s Ambassador from Dickson.

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