Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville

The Putnam County Family Resource Center, in partnership with hosted a wonderful Baby Fair for the community! We were thrilled to provide vital resources, essential baby items, and snacks to 70 families in the Putnam County area.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Cookeville for generously allowing us to use their parish hall to host this event. 🤝

Thank you as well to all of the wonderful volunteers from Good News Co. and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Cookeville who gave their time and energy to help make the day a success.

We would also like to thank our incredible community partners. We truly could not do this without your support:

UCHRA Public Transportation

HART - Homeless Advocacy for Rural Tennessee

Omni Community Health

Renaissance Dental

Tennessee Tech CAPS

UT Extension - Putnam County

Putnam County Health Department (Cookeville, TN)
Goodwill Career Solutions Center (Cookeville, TN)

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennesseee

Putnam County Emergency Management Agency

Catholic Charities would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to .columbia for their incredible generosity and support of the Family Resource Center in Columbia. CPWS has made a meaningful impact through their donation of food pantry items, hygiene supplies, diapers, and financial contributions to help the families we serve.

Thanks to their kindness, we are better equipped to serve families in need throughout the Maury County area. Our Family Resource Center provides assistance to people in need through our food pantry, hygiene and household essentials, connections to community resources, and opportunities to engage through community events. We also offer a home visiting program that supports mothers who are pregnant or caring for children under age three.

We are truly grateful for community partners like CPWS who help us strengthen and uplift families every day.

For a full list of holiday closures for 2026, please visit https://cctenn.org/contact/

What a wonderful day for families in Maury County! 👶💙

Our Catholic Charities Family Resource Center in Maury County, in partnership with Mother To Mother, recently hosted a Baby Fair that welcomed more than 100 mothers and families.

A special thank you to Matthew McKnight and Edge Church in Columbia for graciously providing the event space and volunteering alongside church members throughout the day. We’re also grateful to Muletown Coffee Roasters for donating delicious coffee and to First Horizon Bank for providing breakfast for attendees.

Shout out as well to our many community partners, including Maury Regional Health, Mental Health Cooperative, Centerstone, the American Job Center, the Maury County Health Department, Tennessee Department of Children’s Services Resource Linkage, Legal Aid Society, Relative Caregiver Program, Firefly, Tennessee Voices, UT-TSU Extension of Maury County, Pregnancy Center, and Kids Place, for sharing valuable resources with participating families.

Events like this are only possible because of the generosity and collaboration of our community. Thank you to everyone who helped make the Baby Fair such a success!

Interested in supporting our Family Resource Centers? Visit https://cctenn.org to learn more about ways to volunteer, donate, and get involved.

A heartfelt thank you to the Hispanic Catechism group at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Iglesia Santa Catalina de Siena for their generous support of our pantry in Maury County.

Students, parents, and teachers came together to collect hygiene and household items that will help families and individuals in our community facing difficult times. We are deeply grateful for their compassion and for putting their faith into action.

Interested in supporting our Family Resource Centers? Visit https://cctenn.org/volunteers/ to learn more about ways to volunteer and get involved or head to https://cctenn.org/locations/ for details on how to donate to our pantries located throughout Middle Tennessee.

Are you bilingual and interested in a career in banking and finance?

Catholic Charities is offering a free 8-week online Bilingual Banking Training program for Nashville-area residents who are ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in financial services.

Participants will receive:

• Foundational knowledge of banking and financial services
• Resume and interview preparation
• Ongoing support with job applications and professional development
• Direct access to professionals in the finance industry

If you’re ready to invest in your future, request more information today at https://cctenn.org/causes/job-training/unidos-in-banking/

Please note that Loaves & Fishes will be closed this Saturday, May 16, 2026.

A huge expression of gratitude to the Knights of Columbus W.P. Morris Council 6645 from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Cookeville 🙌

Their Lenten food drive and generous financial donation will help support our food pantry and the neighbors who rely on it during difficult times. Thank you for putting faith into action and helping care for our community 💙

Interested in supporting our Family Resource Centers? Visit cctenn.org to learn more about ways to volunteer, donate, and get involved.

Community partnerships in action 🙌

The Maury County Prevention Coalition, Maury County Sheriff’s Department, Maury Regional Health, and Catholic Charities in Maury County recently came together to host a Drug Take Back and Wellness Fair—bringing resources, education, and support directly to the community.

From safe medication disposal to connecting families with vital services, this event was a great example of what can happen when organizations unite with a shared purpose. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make it a success and to all who came out to participate.

👉 Want to learn more about efforts like this in your community and discover all the work that our Family Resource Centers perform on behalf of neighbors in need? Visit us at https://cctenn.org/locations/

Maury County Prevention Coalition Maury Regional Health Care Foundation Centerstone Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands UT / TSU Extension - Maury County Columbia Lions Club

You’re invited to an Intergenerational Town Hall in North Nashville—bringing together community voices to build the resources and support needed for families to thrive.

Presented by Black Mental Health Village, a co-locating partner at the Catholic Charities Family Resource Center at C. E. McGruder, and the All Children Excel Nashville Parent & Community Engagement Workgroup, this gathering is an opportunity to connect, share, and grow together. Lunch will be provided, and all are welcome.

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Catholic Charities Family Resource Center at C. E. McGruder
2013 25th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

Learn more: https://www.bmhv.org/event-details/intergenerational-town-hall