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Our Purpose

Community Helpers is a non-profit, United Way partner, who provides Rent, Utility & Medication financial assistance with community referrals for Rutherford County residents during a monetary crisis

Our Story

Community Helpers of Rutherford County (CHORC), non-profit and partner agency of United Way Rutherford/Cannon was established in 1981 by Ms. Jo Call a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Murfreesboro, TN. She, a small board, and a few community volunteers saw a need to help others when struggling financially and served 100 families the first year. After 40 years, CHORC continues to serve Rutherford County’s citizens during an economic hardship with the community’s support. CHORC helps prevent homelessness, maintain a healthy home, and connect people to local resources for the opportunity of long-term financial stability. With every client, we attempt to go beyond solving their immediate need, connecting to resources to provide long-term solutions.

Our Mission

To help prevent homelessness, maintain a healthy home, and connect people to local resources for the opportunity of long-term financial stability.

With every client, we attempt to go beyond solving their immediate need, connecting to resources to provide long-term financial solutions.

We serve the low-income population, older citizens, and disabled people of Rutherford County.

Our Programs

Emergency Crisis Assistance-rent, utility & deposits (homeless only)
Dental-tooth extraction
Prescription medication & medical items

Case Management Programs

The Emergency Solutions Grant

Rental arrears & perspective financial assistance

Case management w/connection community resources

Volunteer Opportunities

You can connect with the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties.

If you want to directly volunteer with Community Helpers of Rutherford County, you can find out more here.

Our Partners

We meet immediate needs when possible, but partner with other community agencies for help and for long-term solutions to the client’s situation, if appropriate. The partnerships used by Community Helpers include: