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A Holiday Reflection for caregivers
This end-of-year reflection is a reminder that showing up, even on the hardest days, is worth celebrating. It’s about rest, gratitude, and entering the new year grounded and refreshed.
Our ChanceTN Hosts Winter Meet & Greet for Caregivers
Smiles, shared meals, family photos, and a night of community, our Holiday Meet & Greet had it all.
Hear from our Peer Ambassadors about their favorite moments from an unforgettable night.
New Partnership Expands Essential Support for OCTN Caregivers
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between Our Chance TN and Mother to Mother, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides car seats, diapers, cribs, and hundreds of other essential items so that under-resourced children in our community can be safe and healthy.
Our ChanceTN Connects with Women Preparing for Reentry
Earlier this fall, Our ChanceTN and the Martha O’Bryan Center (MOBC) had the opportunity to participate in the Re-Entry Resource Fair at the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center, Tennessee’s primary correctional facility for women.
Cody’s Automotive Partnership Q&A
Learn more about the exciting new partnership between Our ChanceTN and Cody’s Automotive!
Friendly Tips for Having Tough Talks with Your Kids
As a single parent of three lively girls, I totally get that having tough conversations can sometimes feel overwhelming. But don't worry! I've picked up some helpful tips through a training class that I think can make these chats a little easier and more comfortable for both you and your little ones.
Holiday Help Hub
As the holiday season approaches, many of us gather around tables overflowing with love, laughter, and a warm meal. But for many people that may be experiencing food insecurity in our communities this season, we have some resources that could help with your needs at this time.
Our ChanceTN hosts Caregiver Affinity Group
One month ago, on Friday, September 26, the Our Chance Tennessee team held its Affinity Group for caregivers, teaming up with partner organization the Martha O'Bryan Center and the Tennessee Alliance for Economic Mobility (TAEM) backbone team to host an inspiring and informative night of health, wellness, belonging, and learning.
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.
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!
meet danielle
Meet Danielle and her amazing story. She’s one of Our ChanceTN’s Ambassador from Dickson.