CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Dozens of nonprofits in Clarksville support everything from hunger relief to youth mentoring to animal rescues. They are now gathered under one banner – Clarksville Strong – to connect donors and volunteers with organizations, and to connect people in need with the agencies that can help them.
This page is provided by Clarksville Now as an information warehouse so nonprofit supporters, volunteers and potential clients can see all of Montgomery County’s charity organizations in one place. Let’s continue to make Clarksville Strong!
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Activism and advocacy
Education Foundation, Clarksville-Montgomery County: Support the improvement of public education by providing the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System additional funding for programs and initiatives. This includes the Teacher Warehouse, providing supplies for teachers and students. Call 931-920-7955.
Friends of Dunbar Cave: Dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving Dunbar Cave State Park. Email friendsofdunbarcave@gmail.com.
Friends of Fort Defiance: Dedicating supporting Fort Defiance through public presentations and historical demonstrations. Email msbrit@bellsouth.net for membership information.
Friends of the Library: Supports the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library with volunteers and financial contributions. Call 931-648-8826 or email cmcplfriends@gmail.com.
Manifest Magic: Looking to create a culture shift that removes the obstacles that prevent Black women from being their authentic selves and thriving without barriers. Text 931-340-7411 or email admin@manifestmagicbgc.org.
Mt. Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society: Maintains and preserves the Mt. Olive Historic Cemetery and works to educate and engage the public on the history and contributions of African Americans in Clarksville. Email mtolivecemetery.hps@gmail.com.
Sierra Club, Clarksville-Montgomery County: Supporting actions for sustainability in our community through increased awareness of environmental issues and their connection to economic, social, and personal well-being. Text 931-338-2530 or email joann.mcintosh@tennessee.sierraclub.org.
Animals
Cats Are Us: A non-profit all volunteer cat adoption agency dedicated to giving homeless animals the care they need until a permanent shelter can be found. Call 931-503-0053, email melissa.catsareus.tn@gmail.com or visit the shelter at 119 Providence Blvd.
Finders Keepers Cat Rescue: A volunteer organization on a mission to help the stray cat and kitten population of the Clarksville-Montgomery County community find loving, lasting homes. Call 931-305-0421, email finderskeeperscatrescue@gmail.com or view adoptable cats on their website.
Humane Society, Clarksville-Montgomery County: A high quality, low cost spay-neuter clinic, open to all families and rescue groups regardless of income or location. Call 931-648-8042.
Mikaela’s Mutt Motel: Fostering rescues providing love, care, and training until they are prepared for adoption into the families they deserve. Leave a voicemail at 931-342-2526, email info@mikaelasmuttmotel.org or view adoption materials on their website.
Tender Paws Clarksville: Therapy Animal Group with registered teams that provide love on four legs. They visit schools, Tennova hospital, nursing homes, and participate in the “Read With Me” program for kids at the Public Library. Call 931-436-4001 or email info@tenderpawsclarksville.org.
Arts
Artlink: A nonprofit community art studio that strives to provide everyone with a creative outlet. Call 931-218-3022, email artlinkclarksville@gmail.com or visit them at 89 Franklin St.
Arts and Heritage Council, Clarksville: Create a web of support for arts and heritage groups, strengthening their capacity to entertain, inform and bring arts and heritage to life in the community. Call 931-551-8870 or email ahdc@artsandheritage.us.
CAST and Crowns Performing Arts Center: CAST and Crowns is a faith-centered performing arts center offering classes in dance, voice, theater, tumbling, cheer and pageantry. Call 931-206-4050 or email info@castandcrowns.com.
Roxy Regional Theatre: Delivers quality productions and provides educational and outreach programs. Call 931-645-7699 or email roxy@roxyregionaltheatre.org.
Civic Groups
Bourbon Society, Clarksville: Transformed from a group once focused on sourcing great bourbon at reasonable prices, the mission is to create a community on the foundation of America’s spirit through charity, outreach, education and the empowerment of others.
Bikers Who Care: Motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to supporting Dream Factory for Camp Rainbow, which provides camp for children with medical needs. Call 931-551-9878 or email webmaster@bikerswhocare.org.
Clarksville Civitan Club: A community service club founded in 1922. Our club’s goal is to build good citizenship by providing an organization of volunteers dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
General Federation of Women’s Clubs: An international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. Email gfwcclarksvillewc@gmail.com.
Education
Adult Literacy Council, Clarksville-Montgomery County: Encourages and educates adult learners of all ages. Call 931-542-5046 or email adultliteracycouncil@gmail.com.
Altrusa International Inc.: Global nonprofit organization dedicated to making communities better through service, leadership and fellowship. Locally, Altrusa members volunteer their time and resources to support literacy, education, and a variety of community improvement projects. Call or text 931-206-5178 for more information.
Military and Veterans
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289: American Legion ‘CSM Gary W. Crisp’ Post 289 strives to support area veterans and communities by supporting the four pillars: Veterans assistance and rehabilitation, national security, children and youth, Americanism. Call 931-624-8564 or email AmericanLegion.Post289Adjutant@gmail.com.
AUSA Fort Campbell Chapter: The Association of the United States Army is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America’s Army and supporters of a strong national defense. Call 931-444-3668 or email fortcampbell@ausa.org.
Healing Flames Forge: The purpose of Healing Flames Forge is to give veterans, first responders, frontline workers, and others a place to relieve stress through blacksmithing techniques. Call 610-750-0924 or email info@healingflamesforge.org.
Operation Stand Down Tennessee: Proudly supporting veterans and their families inclusive of all military branches and circumstances with transitional housing, career services and help with urgent needs and accessing VA benefits. Call the Clarksville campus at 931-896-2184 or email info@osdtn.org.
SAFE: Soldiers and Families Embraced: Provides confidential counseling free of charge to those affiliated with the military and first responders. Call 931-591-3241 or email info@safetn.org.
Outreach
American Mobility Project provides equipment, resources and adaptations to enhance independent living for people living with disabilities. Email mlinfoot@americanmobilityproject.org or call 931-320-0995.
Bella’s Closet: Strives to provide goods and services to help women met their life goals through free professional clothing, resume building and workshops for interview skills or credit repair. Call 931-624-6716 or schedule an appointment at their website.
Caleb Cares Project: Our mission is to show love and help meet the needs of under-resourced children, youth and families in our community. We see people for the child of God they are and will show that we love them just as he does. Call 931-542-8410 or email thecalebcaresproject@gmail.com.
Catholic Charities of Montgomery County: As a living example of Christ, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville, is widely recognized and respected as a leading charitable organization, delivering sustainable impact throughout Middle Tennessee. Call 615-352-3087 or email contact@cctenn.org.
Cleaning Hands for You: Our mission is to give the gift of free home cleaning to women, men and or, the family of children undergoing treatment for any type of cancer, especially the terminally ill. Call 931-291-3689 or email doris.chfy@gmail.com.
Community Action Agency, Clarksville-Montgomery County: Community Action Agencies are private non-profit or public organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964 to combat poverty in geographically designated areas. Call 931-896-1800 or email community@cmccaa.com.
Covenant House, Clarksville: This Christian-based program assists adults who have aged out of the foster care system and helps them learn necessary skills while introducing them to Jesus Christ. Call 931-378-0072 or email bradford.smith3@hotmail.com.
Family Outreach Ministries: Aid in feeding the hungry, providing clothes for those that have need, spiritual encouragement and sharing the gospel through various outreach ministries. Call 931-444-7205 or email familyoutreachministries@aol.com.
FUEL Ministries: The mission of Project F.U.E.L. is to relieve hunger in school-aged children, and to enhance spiritual, physical and emotional health. Call 931-624-3181 or visit their website.
Good Samaritan Ministry: Good Samaritan Ministry aims to spread the love of Jesus by providing free medical and dental care for the uninsured. Call 931-648-2444 or email goodsam@fbct.org.
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Call 931-645-4222 or email info@habitatmctn.org.
Loaves and Fishes: Loaves and Fishes endeavors to end hunger in our area by serving as a leader in a united community effort to bring food, dignity, and hope to anyone suffering from food insecurity and poverty in our region. Call 931-645-9020 or email info@loavesandfishestn.org.
Manna Cafe Ministries: Manna Café Ministries serves people in need in Montgomery and Stewart Counties through hunger relief programs, material provisions, shelter, casework services, and other vital resources. Call 931-933-0970 or email info@mannacafeministries.com.
SafeHouse, Urban Ministries: Provides inclusive and trauma-informed advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence and their minor children. SafeHouse staff are available 24 hours daily to assist anyone in need through the crisis hotline: 931-552-6900. You can also visit 217 S. Third St. or call 931-648-9100.
Salvation Army: Provides emergency shelter for the homeless and others in need, serving men, women and families. They are located at 210 Kraft St. Call 931-553-8494.
United Way of Greater Nashville: Mobilizes partners throughout the greater Nashville area, including Montgomery County, in a united effort to identify the needs of the community and respond. Call 615-255-8501.
Urban Ministries Grace Assistance Program: Provides emergency assistance with utility bills, food, medication, clothing and more to those with proof of need. Call 931-648-9090 or go to 217 S. Third St.
YAIPak: Aims to meet the needs of those who are neglected, hurting, or affected, wherever they are, in order to provide support, comfort, and resources. Call 615-559-8272 or email info@yaioutreach.org.
Support groups
Association for Down Syndrome, Clarksville: Aims to educate and create a support network for individuals with Down Syndrome, their families, and the community. Call 931-624-1693 or email cadstn@hotmail.com.
ChemoGuardians: Making sure no one fights alone by providing transportation for patients undergoing cancer treatments. Call 931-622-4825 or email info@chemoguardians.org.
Jonell’s Journey: Dedicated to supporting breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers with emotional encouragement, community outreach, special deliveries, and wellness education. Email info@jonellsjourney.com or call 931-716-5110.
Youth
Beautiful Spirited Women: Uplifting women and girls to higher spirits, rebuild, fellowship and assist worldwide with a focus on academic and life enrichment, and mentorship. Call 901-443-7496 or email beautifulspiritedwomen@gmail.com.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville: Creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Call 931-647-1418 or sign up through their website.
Buddy Ball Special Needs Athletic League: Strives to provide non-competitive sports and special events to individuals who have physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to give them an opportunity to play sports, regardless of their disabilities. Call 931-980-7451 or email buddyball@progressivedirections.com.
Camp Rainbow: A summer camp for children whose medical problems keep them from attending regular camps. Call 931-647-9865.
Characters of Character NFP: Organization providing tools and resources to educators and parents to help teach children nine positive character traits: Behavior, perseverance, friendship, healthy habits, manners, respect, responsibility, self-esteem, and kindness. Call 815-403-0217 or email joni@charactersofcharacter.org.
The Kindness Objective: Combats cruelty and bullying through the promotion of empathy, kindness, self-defense and self-confidence. Call 615-720-4129 or email melissa@thekindnessobjective.org.
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