Come to our office
Visit during office hours so our staff can learn what happened and determine whether CHORC may be able to help.
DonateNeighbors helping neighbors since 1981
When a crisis threatens home, health, or stability, we help.
Community Helpers of Rutherford County provides emergency financial assistance, compassionate case management, and connections to local resources so families can move from crisis toward stability.
Start here
Do you need help with rent, utilities, or prescriptions?
Bring your documents
After the initial conversation, we will explain the forms and supporting documents required for your situation.
Attend your appointment
Once all documents are received, CHORC schedules an assistance appointment and completes the eligibility review.
Start with an office visit.
See hours and requirementsYou do not need to know which forms to complete before you arrive.
How we help
Immediate relief.
A path forward.
Our work goes beyond paying a bill. We look at the full situation, help stabilize the immediate crisis, and connect each household to resources that can support longer-term financial stability.
Housing Stability
Emergency rent assistance paid directly to landlords to help eligible Rutherford County households avoid homelessness.
Learn more →Essential Utilities
Support with electricity, water, and gas when a household is facing disconnection or loss of essential service.
Learn more →Prescription Access
Help obtaining urgently needed prescription medications through CHORC's community pharmacy partnerships.
Learn more →Supportive Stability Program
Expanded assistance and individualized support for older adults and households affected by disability.
Learn more →Case Management & Resource Navigation
Connections to benefits, employment resources, and trusted local partners that can help households move toward lasting stability.
Learn more →Our 2025–2026 impact
Local help with a measurable impact.
Every number represents a Rutherford County neighbor who reached out during a difficult moment—and a community that chose to respond.
Why CHORC
A crisis should not have to
become a catastrophe.
For more than four decades, Community Helpers of Rutherford County has helped local residents prevent homelessness, maintain a healthy home, and access critical medication.
We work alongside landlords, utility providers, pharmacies, nonprofits, churches, funders, and community partners because lasting stability takes all of us.
Meet CHORC →Stronger Together