CHATT Foundation

05/29/2026

It's Family Fun Friday! In this series, meet the staff, volunteers, and partners of the CHATT Foundation family. There is always room at the kitchen for you! ❤️

05/29/2026

Help us build support to better serve our unsheltered neighbors. Let's finally make the dream of a low-barrier shelter a reality!

Proposals for a large homeless shelter in Chattanooga are back on the table — and the city's elected officials have mixed feelings.

05/27/2026

Individuals who are chronically homeless have a life expectancy of about 20 years less than those who are not chronically homeless. Dr. Hannah Bujak joins Baron on the latest episode of the Give Me Shelter podcast to discuss street medicine and its impact among our unsheltered neighbors.

In this episode Dr. Hannah Bujak describes her experiences in provi...

05/26/2026

Meet Jeff! He is a military veteran that we have been walking alongside on his journey from homelessness to housing. Life continues to improve significantly for Jeff. He recently moved into a nicer apartment closer to downtown that better meets his needs and provides the amenities he required. He was also able to resolve his court related issues and is currently working toward increasing his income. Additionally, Jeff has reunited with his family and is excited to share that he plans to host a family gathering at his new apartment in the near future!

When you support the CHATT Foundation, you help veterans like Jeff find housing and the support they need to face each day. Thank you!

05/24/2026

"There are anywhere from 700 to 1,000 people who are homeless on a given day in Hamilton County, according to data from the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition. A Chattanooga Times Free Press analysis found that the county — and the broader Southeast Tennessee region — has about 3 temporary shelter beds for every 10 homeless people, with most service providers saying the majority of the region's homelessness is concentrated in Chattanooga."

The Chatt Foundation, one of the largest service providers to homeless people in the city, has identified four potential locations for a large low-barrier shelter and shared those proposals with city officials, the nonprofit's CEO, Baron King, said in an interview.

05/23/2026

"This decision to reactively police homelessness comes from a mindset that falsely sees homelessness as a personal failing. In reality, an inequitable economy exposes us all to the threat of finding ourselves forced to the streets."

Amid the rising number of people in Chattanooga sleeping on the street on any given night, the city finds itself in a politically fraught position: How should the government and the broader community handle the worsening issue of homelessness?

05/23/2026

We appreciate City Light Church for coming to visit our friends on 11th Street throughout the year... sharing food, toiletries, and love!

05/22/2026

It's Family Fun Friday! In this series, meet the staff, volunteers, and partners of the CHATT Foundation family. There is always room at the kitchen for you! ❤️

Today Linda and Bill share why, when, and what they donate to the CF on a regular basis. We are currently in need of men and women's summer clothing (pants, shorts, tshirts, sandals) and don't forget the underwear!

The Community Center would also love to have some fun items such as journals, notebooks, fake flowers and art supplies. We appreciate you!

05/21/2026

Thank you to Patina Film Co. for a fabulous job of capturing so many moments of the Journey of Hope Charity Gala as well as to everyone who came together to make it an inspirational night! Your support empowers those facing homelessness with the resources needed to achieve self-sufficiency. Help us reach our goal and continue this journey: https://chattfoundation.org/